Chicago, IL - Chicago's power-pop-punk band Woolworthy has come back swinging, following up the release of their well-received album, Electric Heartbreak, with a brand new video for the track “Hand Grenade.” Directed, produced, and shot by artist and longtime friend Josh James—who also created the album artwork—the video brings a fresh, vibrant look to Woolworthy's sound.
Released under the UK's Boss Tuneage Records, Electric Heartbreak marks Woolworthy's triumphant return to the Chicago music scene and beyond. Known for their catchy melodies and scrappy live performances honed over years of shows and tours, Woolworthy's new video captures the band's high-energy, fun-loving essence. The single “Hand Grenade” stands out on the album, showcasing playful guitar riffs and heart-on-the-sleeve lyrics that resonate with both longtime fans and newcomers alike.
“We were thrilled to work with Josh James on this video,” said Woolworthy bassist Rick Uncapher. “Josh has been a friend since our early days, and we loved what he did with the album art. It was an obvious choice to work with him, and we had a blast filming. A big shout-out to Dave at Livewire Lounge in Chicago for letting us film there—it's one of our favorite venues to play.”
Described as one of the punk underground's “best-kept secrets” by Kerrang! Magazine, Woolworthy reformed last November after nearly two decades apart. Band members come from some of Chicago's most iconic acts, including Dan Vapid and The Cheats, Caviar, Loud Lucy, and The Dead On, lending collaborative energy and a rich history that shines through on Electric Heartbreak.
The “Hand Grenade” video is available now on YouTube, adding a compelling visual narrative to Woolworthy's exciting return.
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Woolworthy is a dynamic power-pop-punk band hailing from the vibrant Chicago music scene that
launched bands like Verca Salt, Smoking Popes, The Bollweevils, Local H and many more.
Formed by members Rudy
Gonzalez (vocals/guitar) and Rick Uncapher (bass), the band burst onto the local
scene in 1995, playing their raw and energetic songs influenced by bands like The
Replacements, early Goo Goo Dolls, Soul Asylum, and Green Day.
Drawing inspiration from the DIY ethos of the punk scene, they self-released two
LPs and booked countless local shows before capturing the attention of Boss
Tuneage Records, a London-based indie label best known for working with pop-punk
legends like The Asexuals, The Nils, and The Doughboys.
Under Boss Tuneage Records, Woolworthy released the "Blasted Into Ashes" EP
in 2001 and "Recycler" in 2002. The "Recycler" LP showcased songs like "Leap
Year" and "Wallflower" that highlighted their ability to combine catchy melodies
with high-energy pop-rock.
"One of the punk underground's best-kept secrets." - Kerrang Magazine
Woolworthy toured the Midwest, the UK, and Europe, sharing the stage with
notable acts of the time such as Plain White T’s, Unwritten Law, Sugarcult, Lucky
Boys Confusion, The Pavers, and Local H, but after numerous lineup changes, the band came
to an end in 2005.
Members of the band went on to play in or were involved with
numerous Chicago bands such as The Dead On, Noise By Numbers, Textbook,
Caviar, Loud Lucy, Muchacha, Dan Vapid and the Cheats, and The Cells.
Flash forward to October 2023 and the band is back with a brand new album
called “Electric Heartbreak” due November 17th on their longtime label Boss
Tuneage Records. Recorded by Jeff Dean (Samiam, Braid) and mixed and mastered by
Mike Hagler (Wilco, The Mekons, Waco Brothers), this is the bands first new
music in 21 years. Anchored by the classic line-up of Rudy Gonzalez -
vocals/guitar, Rick Uncapher - bass, Mark Doyle - drums, and Dave Suh - lead
guitar/vocals, the record picks up right where they left off - playing up-tempo,
anthemic rock and roll.