{"id":311622,"date":"2025-10-17T20:36:43","date_gmt":"2025-10-17T20:36:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/311622\/"},"modified":"2025-10-17T20:36:43","modified_gmt":"2025-10-17T20:36:43","slug":"turnstile-keeps-the-hardcore-spirit-alive-at-panther-island-pavilion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/311622\/","title":{"rendered":"Turnstile Keeps the Hardcore Spirit Alive at Panther Island Pavilion"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\tEvery band spread incredibly motivating messages of positivity last night.<\/p>\n

Vera \u201cVelma\u201d Hernandez<\/p>\n

When Turnstile<\/a> started gaining more mainstream traction after the release of Glow On in 2021, there were questions about whether or not the band would abandon their hardcore beginnings. Don\u2019t be fooled by the soaring synths and sing-along moments this year from the band\u2019s fourth full-length album, Never Enough, because Turnstile is still turning it up to 11 and building upon the communal experience of hardcore<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

After years of toiling away performing at VFW halls and small clubs, they\u2019ve finally hit the big leagues of large outdoor venues. Turnstile is still leaving it all on the stage, just on a bigger scale than ever before. At the outdoor Panther Island Pavilion, the fans left it all on the field in return.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Since Glow On, Turnstile\u2019s supporting acts have become unpredictable, and this time was no exception. The selection is understandable, though, considering the band\u2019s expanded sounds into more alternative territory.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"\"Jane Remover had a good-sized crowd, especially for being the first band and had the crowd moving the entire set.<\/p>\n

Vera \u201cVelma\u201d Hernandez<\/p>\n

Jane Remover\u2019s inclusion on the bill was the most left-field choice of the night. Endless jumping and screaming along to glitchy hyperpop tracks, it was certainly a way to get the crowd\u2019s attention. There were some perplexed looks, but honestly, most people were there just to jump around and have a good time anyway (despite Jane Remover accidentally yelling out \u201cHouston\u201d).\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"\"Speed.
\n\"\"Speed.<\/p>\n

Vera \u201cVelma\u201d Hernandez<\/p>\n

The mosh pit opened up for Speed\u2019s set, and for good reason. The Sydney-based hardcore act ripped and roared through a brisk but memorable performance. Frontman Jem Siow constantly encouraged audience participation, and the audience certainly obliged. Judging by the reactions, Speed was the perfect band to introduce to Turnstile fans who may not come from hardcore. Enough so that two mosh pits developed during \u201cNot That Nice.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

As Speed closed with \u201cThe First Test,\u201d there was no denying the connection with the audience, and besides the headliner, this was the most passionate response from the crowd.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Another Australian group, Amyl and the Sniffers, was up next and brought a different vibe with their punk and blues rock blend. Making an entrance after Sean Paul\u2019s \u201cGet Busy\u201d played over the speakers, their 40 minutes allowed everyone to collectively regain their energy after going mad for Speed.<\/p>\n

\"\"Amy from Amyl and the Sniffers isn\u2019t shy about calling out injustices happening, and encouraged everyone to speak out and be on the right side of history.<\/p>\n

Vera \u201cVelma\u201d Hernandez<\/p>\n

\"\"Amyl and the Sniffers.<\/p>\n

Vera \u201cVelma\u201d Hernandez<\/p>\n

\"\"Amyl and the Sniffers and Speed.<\/p>\n

Vera \u201cVelma\u201d Hernandez<\/p>\n

Vocalist Amy Taylor is a powerhouse performer\u2014jumping and twisting her way through the set and clearly having an absolute blast. Her infectious energy, balanced between a self-assured attitude and fun-loving performance during songs like \u201cSome Mutts (Can\u2019t Be Muzzled)\u201d and \u201cTiny Bikini,\u201d was the highlight of Amyl and the Sniffers\u2019 set.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"\"As soon as the music started, it was over for every piece of black clothing, dust and dirt immediately started flying through the air.<\/p>\n

Vera \u201cVelma\u201d Hernandez<\/p>\n

\"\"A mosh pit at Turnstile.<\/p>\n

Vera \u201cVelma\u201d Hernandez<\/p>\n

Open That Shit Up<\/p>\n

When Turnstile emerged after an extended synth intro for \u201cNever Enough,\u201d it felt like a big moment for the band and for rock.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cThey\u2019re building their own culture,\u201d Siow proclaimed about Turnstile while on the stage with Speed. And indeed, Turnstile was able to bring together people from different genres to one show. That is perhaps what was most striking about the performance: the ability to retain the spirit of hardcore in the alternative rock space. The ability to cue moshers and crowd surfers, but also widespread dancing by bringing down a disco ball during the instantly groovy \u201cSeein Stars.\u201d<\/p>\n

Frontman Brendan Yates treated the show like a cardio session-jumps, kicks, and screaming his way to a sweaty conclusion with \u201cBirds.\u201d His vocals have improved as he\u2019s grown more accustomed to switching between rougher and cleaner tones. The band of vocalist Brendan Yates, lead guitarist McCrory, drummer Daniel Fang, bassist Franz Lyons and the newest member, rhythm guitarist Meg Mills, was as tight as ever.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Never Enough is incredibly similar to Glow On, but the more anthemic nature of Never Enough perfectly matched the festival-like setting of Panther Island Pavilion. The song selection was at times surprising. \u201cReal Thing\u201d was the only song from Time & Space that was played, whereas several tracks from Step 2 Rhythm were included. The audience didn\u2019t seem to mind, though, and at the end of the day, that\u2019s all that matters.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Turnstile is more than a flash in the pan. It\u2019s a band introducing hardcore and guitar music in general to a wider audience without losing the ethos of supporting younger talent and making the space feel like a community. Whatever creative directions they take in the future, there are stages with thousands waiting for them in DFW.\u00a0<\/p>\n

See more photos from Thursday\u2019s show:<\/p>\n

\"\"Around we go.<\/p>\n

Vera \u201cVelma\u201d Hernandez<\/p>\n

\"\"Turnstile mostly played from their latest album and the previous, but threw in some heavier old tunes like \u201cPushing Me Away\u201d and \u201cReal Thing.\u201d<\/p>\n

Vera \u201cVelma\u201d Hernandez<\/p>\n

\"\"Turnstile.<\/p>\n

Vera \u201cVelma\u201d Hernandez<\/p>\n

\"\"Turnstile.<\/p>\n

Vera \u201cVelma\u201d Hernandez<\/p>\n

\"\"Fans couldn\u2019t stop crowd surfing at Turnstile.<\/p>\n

Vera \u201cVelma\u201d Hernandez<\/p>\n

\"\"The crowd never stopped. At one point, there were two mosh pits, and the crowd surfing never let up.<\/p>\n

Vera \u201cVelma\u201d Hernandez<\/p>\n

\"\"The entire show was flawless. Every band started at the exact time, which is nearly unheard of for a punk show.<\/p>\n

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