Human Issue - In Flesh

Human Issue is a Southern California hardcore punk band rooted in the raw urgency of 80s hardcore. Fast, direct, and stripped of excess, the band pairs short-burst songwriting with sharp, poetic lyrics and a strict “get in, get out” approach.

Founded by Hunter Martinez, Human Issue began as a music collective rather than a fixed lineup. Members are interchangeable, egos are checked at the door, and the band keeps moving no matter who’s available. If someone can’t make a show or a session, the work still gets done.

In 2026, the band hits full stride with IN FLESH, their debut LP. Staying true to their original mindset, the record favors instinct over polish. Most songs land under two minutes, packing hardcore aggression, flashes of melody, harsh riffs, and relentless drums into a tight nine-track, fifteen-minute release. Drawing directly from the lives of Watkins and Martinez, the lyrics are confrontational and personal, delivered with unfiltered intensity.

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