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 Human Issue at Smartpunk

Posted by Loren on March 7, 2026

Human Issue at Smartpunk
photo by Taylor Wong

Southern California hardcore band Human Issue just announced they've joined forces with Smartpunk Records, sharing the brand new video for "Waking" at the same time.

The band formed in 2021 and released Faceless.Nameless a year later. 

The current lineup is: Hunter Martinez (vocals), Matthew Watkins -(vocals), Sam Mankinen (drums), Ryan Marino (bass), Dylan Moore (guitar), and Emmett O’Reilly (guitar).

Upcoming Shows:

3/22 - Los Angeles, CA - Club Tee Gee w/ Basuko, Negative Blast

4/10 - Fullerton, CA - Programme

4/11 - Ventura, CA - Ventura Music Hall w/ Rich Kids on LSD, Good Riddance

6/19-21 - Gilbert, PA - Camp Punksylvania

Human Issue at Smartpunk
photo by Taylor Wong

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