Crush Fund

Crush Fund
Crush Fund in 2024
Crush Fund in 2024
Background information
OriginNew York City
Genres
Years active2022 (2022)–present
Labels
  • Blixworld Records
  • Lonely Ghost Records
Members
  • July Brown
  • Nora Knox
  • Sean Kovacs
  • Wendy Kya
Websitecrushfund.bandcamp.com

Crush Fund is an American punk band based in Brooklyn, New York.[1] Their musical style is multi-genre, with one author describing it as a mix between the "tight rock of a band like Yard Act with the unpredictable distorted pop of 100 gecs."[2]

History

Crush Fund formed in 2022, initially consisting of Knox and Kya for the first six months.[3] Brown later joined the group and the band released their debut EP, Drama, in November 2022.[4][5]

On 4 April 2024, Crush Fund released their second EP, New Fixation, via Blixworld Records. Kya recorded, produced, and engineered the EP with Olive Faber (co-founder and drummer of the American rock band Sunflower Bean).[6] Later that same month, Crush Fund performed as a headlining act at the 27th annual MACROCK music festival in Harrisonburg, Virginia.[3][7]

In February 2026, Crush Fund released the single "FFS" via Bandcamp with proceeds benefiting ICE relief funds and various mutual aid organizations including the Urban Justice Center.[8] In April 2026, Crush Fund performed at the LGBTQ+ music festival, Liberation Weekend II, in Washington D.C.[9]

In June 2026 Crush Fund announced that they would be releasing their debut album, GO, via Lonely Ghost Records. The album is slated to release on 31 July 2026 and will consist of twelve tracks, including the previously released single "FFS". The new song "OPEN SECRET" was released to coincide with the announcement.[10][11]

Crush Fund members describe themselves as a "fake punk girl band", commentating on both gender essentialism and punk rock genre essentialism.[3][6] The majority of band members are trans women. Their music and performances often address topics related to transgender identity, LGBTQ community, and queer rights.[1][2][3]

Members

Current members

  • July Brown – bass (2022–present)[1]
  • Nora Knox – drums, vocals (2022–present)[1]
  • Sean Kovacs[12]
  • Wendy Kya – guitar, vocals (2022–present)[1]

Discography

Studio albums

Extended plays

  • Drama (2022)[14]
  • New Fixation (2024)[15]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 Stilwell, Faith (13 May 2024). "The Transgender Artists Leading East Coast Punk Underground". Pulitzer Center. Archived from the original on 21 June 2026. Retrieved 22 June 2026.
  2. 1 2 Friedman, Gabe (2 October 2023). "Inside the queer punk revolution". Brooklyn Magazine. Archived from the original on 19 May 2026. Retrieved 23 June 2026.
  3. 1 2 3 4 Parnell, Annie (4 April 2024). "Meet Crush Fund, your new fixation". VPM. Archived from the original on 19 May 2026. Retrieved 22 June 2026.
  4. ↑ Pappis, Konstantinos (29 February 2024). "Crush Fund Announce New EP, Drop New Song 'W.W.Y.D.'". Our Culture Mag. Archived from the original on 19 May 2026. Retrieved 22 June 2026.
  5. ↑ Crush Fund (11 November 2022). "Drama (EP)". Bandcamp. Archived from the original on 16 June 2026. Retrieved 22 June 2026.
  6. 1 2 Lee, Jason (25 April 2024). ""Fake punk girl band" Crush Fund crush gender fundamentalism (and your eardrums) on New Fixation EP". The Deli. Archived from the original on 11 February 2026. Retrieved 22 June 2026.
  7. ↑ Parnell, Annie (24 April 2024). "At MACROCK XXVII, a beloved community presence expands its horizons". VPM. Archived from the original on 22 April 2025. Retrieved 22 June 2026.
  8. ↑ Moore, Em (5 February 2026). "Crush Fund: "FFS"". PunkNews.org. Archived from the original on 22 June 2026. Retrieved 22 June 2026.
  9. ↑ Pearis, Bill (28 January 2026). "Ekko Astral announces 'Liberation Weekend II' w/ Laura Jane Grace, Illuminati Hotties, Snowing, Gladie, more". BrooklynVegan. Archived from the original on 28 January 2026. Retrieved 24 April 2026.
  10. 1 2 Moore, Em (17 June 2026). "Crush Fund to release new album, share "OPEN SECRET"". PunkNews.org. Archived from the original on 22 June 2026. Retrieved 22 June 2026.
  11. ↑ Crush Fund. "GO (Album)". Bandcamp. Archived from the original on 16 June 2026. Retrieved 22 June 2026.
  12. ↑ Lonely Ghost Records. "Artists: Crush Fund". LonelyGhostRecords.com. Archived from the original on 23 June 2026. Retrieved 23 June 2026.
  13. ↑ Crush Fund. "GO (Album)". Bandcamp. Archived from the original on 16 June 2026. Retrieved 22 June 2026.
  14. ↑ Moore, Em (28 February 2024). "Crush Fund announce new EP, release "W.W.Y.D."". PunkNews.org. Archived from the original on 19 May 2026. Retrieved 22 June 2026.
  15. ↑ Weber, Lillian (4 April 2024). "Crush Fund – New Fixation (EP Review)". SwimIntoTheSound.com. Archived from the original on 19 May 2026. Retrieved 22 June 2026.
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