“Inch by Inch”: GRIPES! push forward with raw, grittty melodic punk rock

Tucson duo GRIPES!—Dana from Chicago and Ryan from Arizona—pull from the jagged edges of punk and the grit of grunge, channeling bands like Minor Threat, Pinhead Gunpowder, and the Distillers. There’s no pretense, no polish, just two people crafting raw, noisy, monochrome-drenched releases. And it’s irresistibly infectious. ‘Inch by Inch’ is one piece of a massive undertaking: a triple-album release, a flood of songs built from restless energy and an instinct for sharp, punchy melodies. GRIPES! write, record, mix, and master everything themselves, squeezing the process into their already packed lives. It’s catharsis, an outlet, a way to beat back