When asked to describe themselves, the members of 3 Dollars instantly share “scrappy, youthful and hungry.” Though still young themselves, most of the members began playing music before the age of 10, with Ben, the youngest, starting drums at 4 years old. The Hoboken, New Jersey based band started in high school writing melancholic emo-punk tracks and playing any show they were offered, from the infamous underground Meatlocker to community fairs. Releasing five singles since forming in 2022, they did things the tried and true way of building a local following, before tracks like The Last Thing I Remember and Like I Said I Would (Dylan’s Song) started to gain national notice. Now, 3 Dollars‘ hard work and emotional sound have earned them a spot in the Smartpunk Records roster who have today released the band’s debut EP, Plus Tax.
The five track Plus Tax EP balances adolescence and nostalgia, built through sharp melodies, hooky riffs, and raw emotion. Pulling influence from acts like Title Fight, The Replacements, and Anxious, 3 Dollars have created a post-emo punk sound that lends to the new generation of New Jersey bands. EP opener Nauseous bursts with adrenaline and reflection, while lead single Suppressed Memories carries weighty rhythms and connective lyrics. With the release of 3 Dollars‘ Plus Tax, the band are setting out to make a lasting impression in what is sure to be the start of something bigger than their high school selves had imagined.
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