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American hardcore punk band from Baltimore
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End It is a hardcore punk group from Baltimore, Maryland, signed to the independent label Flatspot Records. The quintet is known for high-energy performances, progressive politics and rigorous touring schedule.
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End It | |
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| Origin | Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. |
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| Years active | 2017–present |
| Label | Flatspot Records |
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To date, End It has released three EPs and one LP, 2025's Wrong Side of Heaven.[1]
History
Amid a resurgence in the punk scene in Baltimore,[2][3] End It formed in 2017, writing what would become their debut single, “Give Up,” during their very first practice.[4] Their self-titled debut EP was released within the year.
2020’s One Way Track EP was well-reviewed, but its impact stunted because of the band’s inability to tour due to restrictions resulting from COVID-19.
The band has cited as influences: singing in church as youth whilst questioning religion; fixations on death, heaven and hell;[5] the seeming seismic cultural shift brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic; and wealth inequality accompanied by frontman Akil Godsey being “perpetually underemployed.”[6]
On the back of 2022’s “Unpleasant Living” EP, the band has toured extensively since pandemic restrictions were lifted in the U.S. The group’s recognition has grown as their concerts became known as “charismatic and chaotic,” led by Godsey’s energy. Uncharacteristically but iconically, performances often being with Godsey singing a classic or pop hit a capella, such as “Fly Me To The Moon” by Frank Sinatra and “Hey Jealousy” by The Gin Blossoms.[7][8]
As part of a genre-wide shift spearheaded by fellow Baltimorians Turnstile, End It has invested in releasing well-produced music videos. The group released seven videos between 2022 and 2025, often lampooning pop culture. This has included parodying classic TV music variety shows with 2025’s "Could You Love Me" (a cover of a Maximum Penalty song) and the video accompanying 2022’s "Hatekeeper" homaging the "Playa Haters' Ball" sketch from Chappelle Show.
The band's first full-length album, Wrong Side of Heaven, was produced by Brian McTernan and released in 2025. Guitarist Raymond Lee later said they were unprepared to record a full-length: “We didn’t intend to have fifteen songs; it just came out that way. We went into the studio with seven or eight songs. We were ill-prepared for a full-length. By the end, it just turned out to be fifteen," all totaling less than 23 minutes.[9]
2025 brought the largest live audiences for End It, including opening for The Alkaline Trio and Blink-182 at Travis Barker’s invitation at Kansas City’s T-Mobile Center.[10] In 2025, the band also graced the cover of Issue 78 of New Noise Magazine.[11]
Discography
All four of End It’s releases have come through Baltimore-based independent hardcore label Flatspot Records.[12]
- End It (2017)
- One Way Track EP (2020)
- Unpleasant Living (2022)
- Wrong Side of Heaven (2025)
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