

Ray’s social media presence probably helps, too. I’d say the reason for the band’s mass following is related to their exploration of experiences teenagers can identify with. Singer and guitarist Sam Ray has been open with his past drug habits and depression, and these themes are found in the band’s music. To call Teen Suicide an angsty band might be sort of a cop-out, but it’s probably the best way I can describe them. Teen Suicide has released many projects, including the album i will be my own hell because there is a devil inside my body, and the EPs DC snuff film and waste yrself. Me: excuse the mayb dumb q but are you actually now called the Hot Sloppy Joe Boys? Them: im trying to get the rest of the band on board w/ it lol – sam) (According to the band’s overactive Twitter they may be now called the Hot Sloppy Joe Boys. The band formed when the members were young, and their recent album It’s the Big Joyous Celebration, Let’s Stir the Honeypot will be the last album released under their current name, inspired by the 1988 cult classic Heathers. Hailing from Silver Springs, Maryland, Teen Suicide (who are undergoing a name change) formed in 2009 and amassed a cult following after their brief breakup in 2013. Not only do we have Jlin throwing down Saturday night, but one of my favorite bands right now, Teen Suicide, will be performing on Friday. Horn Gallery goers, you are in for a packed weekend.
