California’s Scowl have released their highly-anticipated full length album, How Flowers Grow, via Flatspot Records. The ten songs on How Flowers Grow could be a masterclass in how to write authentic, heartfelt punk and hardcore without losing the sense of youthful enthusiasm and fun that makes the genre compelling to begin with. The lyrics are delivered with a biting sense of anger and self-reflection, dealing with everything from personal betrayals to socio-economic strife. You’ll hear sonic inspiration from bands like Black Flag, Justice League and Negative Approach, just as much as atypical artists like Blondie and Phoebe Bridgers. From the breakneck punk sensibilities on opener Bloodhound to the lush melodies on Seeds To Sow and the raw emotion on t...