Midwest mathcore/metalcore juggernaut WOUNDED TOUCH have dropped their crushing new full-length, ‘A Vivid Depiction of Collapse’, out now via Smartpunk Records – following their split shared last year with fallfiftyfeet – and available for full streaming on all major platforms.
Drawing from the chaotic legacy of The Chariot, Poison the Well, Converge, and Norma Jean, the Michigan-based band delivers a tightly wound mix of mathcore fury, post-hardcore atmosphere, and industrial noise. From the visceral assault of “The Damning Variable” to the jagged dissonance of “Choleradio,” this album doesn’t pull punches—it digs into every raw nerve.
A Vivid Depiction of Collapse is a record born from anxiety, burnout, creative pressure, and post-lockdown reflection. Themes of parenthood, partnership, and the unnerving presence of AI-era uncertainty run throughout—making this not just a heavy album, but a deeply human one.
Recorded with Andy Nelson at Bricktop Recording, the album captures the band at their most refined and ruthless. Their sound has matured without softening—more dynamic, more unpredictable, and more emotionally potent than ever before.
With a DIY backbone and an unrelenting work ethic, WOUNDED TOUCH has toured the U.S. and U.K., earned a loyal following in basements and fests alike, and built their momentum on honesty, grit, and volume. ‘A Vivid Depiction of Collapse’ is the culmination of that journey—one that refuses nostalgia and instead redefines what modern heavy music can be.
