GOOD TEAL UNLEASH EXPLOSIVE NEW SINGLE AND VIDEO “EXCUSING THE HURT”
Photo Credit: Jordan Mikhail
Hardcore newcomers Good Teal are making serious noise with their blistering new single “Excusing the Hurt,” accompanied by a gripping music video that captures the emotional intensity of the track in full force. Ferocious, vulnerable, and unrelenting, the song cements the band’s place as a rising force in the modern hardcore scene.
“Excusing the Hurt” opens with a volatile wall of sound—feedback-drenched guitars, thunderous drums, and vocals that sound like they’re being torn from the gut. But beneath the fury lies something more intimate: a raw exploration of pain, accountability, and the damage we justify to ourselves and others. It’s as much a personal reckoning as it is a sonic assault.
On “Excusing The Hurt,” Mason expands:
“Hardest song for me to write, lyrically. I’ve rewritten this one maybe 3 times, I want to say. I never felt that I had a proper place to talk about being a victim of abuse growing up. I trained myself to be quiet, as it was easier than risking being vulnerable. Then I found the words to say. I wanted to write about the day-to-day of having that hurt stewing in you and consciously rejecting it with intention. To not have that be an excuse to not contribute something good in society. The first verse follows me accepting the way that abuse has shaped me in my overall mistrust of people. Recognizing that living with that hurt will ultimately do no good and making the self-call to not be a product of the cliched “hurt people hurt people.” The second verse (featuring my longtime friend and collaborator GINI’) is from the perspective of someone who is still in that headspace to spread as much hurt as possible, in search of empathy. By the end of both verses, both perspectives land on the same word “excuse.” They don’t think exactly the same but recognize that they are on that same spectrum - The Hurt. That pain that dulls and turns into teal if left unchecked.”
The video, shot in stark, high-contrast tones, is a visual punch to the chest. Centered around themes of isolation and emotional release, it mirrors the track’s lyrical core without resorting to cliché. The band performs with conviction and chaos, channeling every ounce of their energy into each frame.
With “Excusing the Hurt,” Good Teal manages to strike that rare balance between aggression and meaning, crafting a track that hits hard in the pit and even harder in the heart. It’s a promising step forward for a band that’s not interested in holding anything back.
Good Teal EP Tracklist:
1. Parasites!
2. Lookout
3. Spouse
4. Newark Vs. Brimstone
5. Excusing The Hurt
6. Freefall!
7. Bittersweet
8. Good Teal