Quicksand - "Crystallize"

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Photo by Annette Rodriguez

New York post-hardcore veterans Quicksand are back with a new single off their upcoming album. "Crystallize" is everything I want in a Quicksand song in 2026. There is the same amount of noise and aggression as their iconic 90's releases, just a little extra maturity. It's as if maturity has sharpened the band's sound and made it more vital. It doesn't sound as if they've changed their sound to match what's going on in the indie rock and punk worlds now, but more like the rest of the world finally caught up to them. Somehow Quicksand sound more current in 2026 than they did in 1993. There aren't many bands you can say that about.

Quicksand says about their latest single:

"’Crystallize’ opens a new lane for us. Post-punk self-actualization-core meets 1960s Batman fight scene.” 

You can watch the video for "Crystallize" below. Bring on the Psychics is due out July 17 on Equal Vision Records. For more on Quicksand, check out the band's website.

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