Serious Act

Hailing from Naarm/Melbourne, punk trio CLAMM—comprising Jack Summers, Miles Harding, and Stella Rennex—delve into the tumultuous experience of youth striving to lead an authentic and principled life in an increasingly chaotic world. Their music confronts the challenges of navigating entrenched systems of power and oppression while striving to preserve mental well-being and a strong sense of self. Through their raw and visceral sound, CLAMM aspires to foster community, ignite creativity, and provide a channel for catharsis.  

CLAMM’s 2020 debut album, Beseech Me, quickly established their presence in the punk scene, becoming a feature album on Triple R and FBI Radio while its initial cassette pressing sold out almost instantly. Reissued on vinyl in 2021 by UK label Meat Machine—known for championing Canadian art-punk innovators Crack Cloud—the album earned CLAMM a cover feature in Rolling Stone France and airplay on BBC 6 Music, further cementing their rising reputation on the global stage.  

In August 2022, CLAMM released their second album, Care, through Australian indie stalwart Chapter Music and UK label Meat Machine. Bursting with raw, dystopian punk energy, Care garnered widespread acclaim, earning rotation on Double J and feature album status on 3RRR, PBS, and 4ZZZ. The band was spotlighted as a Featured Artist on BBC 6 Music by Steve Lamacq, while the album climbed to #4 on the AIR Charts and #19 on the ARIA Australian Albums Chart. Praised by outlets such as Chicago Reader, NME, Paste, Music Feeds, DIY Mag, and Dusted, Care solidified CLAMM’s position as a force in contemporary punk.  

Last year, CLAMM unveiled Disembodiment, a powerful EP featuring four explosive tracks, including standout singles ‘Change Enough’ and ‘Define Me’. The release solidified their status as one of Melbourne’s premier punk bands, selling out their Melbourne EP launch, and propelling them onto a 16-date Europe tour including an appearance at the iconic Binic Folk & Blues Festival. Disembodiment received praise from the likes of triple j, Double J, Triple J Unearthed (Feature Artist), Rolling Stone ANZ, and Music Feeds.

Locally, CLAMM has shared stages with iconic acts such as Wolf Alice, Ty Segall, King Gizzard, Amyl & the Sniffers, The Chats, and The Murlocs, and has graced renowned festivals including Meredith Music Festival, Melbourne Music Week, Tentpole, and Do the Pop. Their international presence grew with a UK/Europe tour in August 2022, followed by another in February 2023, supporting A Place To Bury Strangers and Preoccupations. In May 2023, the band returned for a series of summer festival performances, including Wide Awake, Levitation, and Badd Bonn. Late in 2022, bassist Maisie Everett departed, and Stella Rennex (Parsnip, Thibault, The Toads) joined the band, bringing fresh energy to the lineup.

In 2025, CLAMM will release their highly anticipated new album, Serious Acts, following the debut of their new single, ‘And I Try’. The track exemplifies the band’s signature, no-nonsense lyricism, while also pushing into new sonic territory with the inclusion of synths and horns. This marks an exciting new chapter for the trio, expanding their musical boundaries while staying true to their raw and powerful core.

1. And I Try 2. No Idea 3. Problem Is 4. Bag I'm In 5. Blinded 6. More Serious Acts 7. Heavy Fines, Loss Of Licenses 8. Bear The Brunt 9. Time 10. Pigs Don't Read