Agender goes ‘Berserk’ with their frenetic and uncompromising new album
Led by Australian musician Romy Hoffman, the Los Angeles-based quartet delivers a genre-defying blend of schizo-synth punk, post-punk, and disco-punk, capturing the tension of contemporary existence in all its fractured, hyper-connected glory.
Produced by: David Scott Stone & Romy Hoffman
Agender has always thrived on the edge of chaos, and their third album, Berserk, is evidence of their ability to channel disorder into an electrifying sonic experience. From its opening moments, Berserk refuses to be boxed in. The album pulses with an urgency that mirrors the unpredictability of modern life, fusing razor-sharp social commentary with punchy, danceable hooks. Tracks like ‘Life Is Acid’ and ‘Things Things Things’ drive forward with relentless energy, while ‘Dissonant Disco’ and ‘Jeans’ layer ominous synth melodies over frenetic beats. The themes explored range from existential dread and love addiction to consumerism and the ever-looming void, making Berserk a visceral reflection of the chaos surrounding us.
Written and recorded in a matter of months, the album was co-produced by Hoffman and David Scott Stone (LCD Soundsystem), ensuring a raw, immediate quality that heightens its impact. Though the songs were penned before the Trump presidency and the devastating Los Angeles wildfires, Berserk feels eerily prophetic, encapsulating a world spiraling toward instability. It plays like both a love letter to L.A. and a warning about the forces that shape it, embodying the spirit of punk as both rebellion and survival mechanism.
Agender’s evolution from Hoffman’s solo punk project into a full-fledged band featuring bassist Cristy Michel, drummer Christy Greenwood, and synth player Sara Rivas has only sharpened their approach. The band’s ability to oscillate between controlled chaos and raw vulnerability makes the project not just a listening experience, but a visceral confrontation with reality.
Hoffman asserts:
“I’m delivering something that needs to be said.”
That urgency courses through every track, making Berserk an album that refuses to be ignored. It is a declaration of resistance, a demand for self-expression, and a call to dance with the void—because in Agender’s world, punk isn’t just a genre, it’s a way of surviving.
Standout Songs: ‘Life Is Acid,’ ‘Things Things Things,’ ‘Action Reaction,’ and ‘Jeans.’
Release Date: March 7
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