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Footballhead has officially joined the Pure Noise Records roster, and they're celebrating the announcement by releasing their new single, “Sharpen Your Words.”
The signing marks a major step forward for the band, bringing them to a label known for championing punk, emo, hardcore, and alternative music. It's a fitting home for an act carving out its own place in the modern alternative scene.
Alongside the announcement comes “Sharpen Your Words,” giving listeners a new release to dig into as Footballhead begins their next chapter. With backing from Pure Noise Records, the band now has the opportunity to reach a wider audience while continuing to build on the momentum they've established.
Pure Noise has developed an impressive reputation for supporting artists across the heavier and more melodic corners of alternative music, making Footballhead an interesting addition to its growing roster.
For fans of emerging alternative acts, this is a signing worth watching. Footballhead have a new label behind them, fresh music out in the world, and plenty of room to make some noise.
Listen to “Sharpen Your Words” below:
US TOUR DATES
16th November 2025 – Showbox SoDo – Seattle, WA
17th November 2025 – Knitting Factory – Spokane, WA
18th November 2025 – McMenamins Crystal Ballroom – Portland, OR
19th November 2025 – Hard Rock Live Sacramento – Wheatland, CA
21st November 2025 – Riverside Municipal Auditorium – Riverside, CA
22nd November 2025 – The Wiltern – Los Angeles, CA
24th November 2025 – Sunshine Theater – Albuquerque, NM
25th November 2025 – The Criterion – Oklahoma City, OK
28th November 2025 – Tabernacle – Atlanta, GA
29th November 2025 – Jannus Live – St. Petersburg, FL
1st December 2025 – The Ritz – Raleigh, NC
2nd December 2025 – Nevermore Hall – Baltimore, MD
4th December 2025 – The Fillmore Philadelphia – Philadelphia, PA
5th December 2025 – Agora Theater & Ballroom – Cleveland, OH
8th December 2025 – The Rave / Eagles Club – Milwaukee, WI
9th December 2025 – Royal Oak Music Theatre – Royal Oak, MI
11th December 2025 – Stage AE – Pittsburgh, PA
12th December 2025 – Palladium Times Square – New York, NY
13th December 2025 – Citizens House of Blues – Boston, MA
