8/10

For a band that only came together in its current form last year, Get The Net already sound remarkably assured. The Metuchen, New Jersey trio have spent the last twelve months building momentum through a series of increasingly confident releases, and with 'Til House Lights', they present a record that feels like the arrival of a band with a clear creative identity.

Originally beginning as vocalist and guitarist Ryan Raichilson’s solo recording project during his college years, Get The Net quickly evolved after drummer Kyle Burnett joined for live performances, with bassist Brian O’Halloran completing the lineup soon afterwards. And that chemistry is evident throughout 'Til House Lights', an album that captures the immediacy and excitement of three musicians discovering exactly what they want their band to sound like.

Produced by Raichilson and mixed and mastered by Steve Sopchak, the record embraces everything that makes modern pop-punk so enduring. Driving guitars, tightly wound rhythms and memorable melodies form the backbone of the album, while flashes of garage-rock grit and alt-rock ambition give the songs an identity beyond straightforward genre conventions.

The previously released single 'Tijuana' remains one of the album’s standout moments. Fuelled by distorted riffs, relentless percussion and a chorus that demands audience participation, it perfectly captures the record’s restless spirit. Its infectious refrain carries an irresistible sense of escapism, balancing rough-edged punk energy with polished melodic instincts that leaves a lasting impact.

The production also strikes an effective balance between clarity and rawness. Sopchak’s mix gives every instrument room to breathe without sacrificing the punch that defines the band’s live-oriented sound. Raichilson’s production keeps everything immediate and direct, allowing the performances themselves to provide the excitement rather than relying on unnecessary studio embellishment.

Having already shared stages with respected punk veterans including The Lawrence Arms and A Wilhelm Scream, Get The Net have clearly been refining these songs in front of live audiences, and that experience translates throughout the record. There’s an unforced confidence here that suggests a band growing rapidly into their potential.

With this new collection, Get The Net have delivered a debut full-length that announces them as one of the more exciting emerging names in contemporary pop-punk. The album captures the exhilaration of a young band finding its voice, while suggesting there’s still plenty of room left to grow.