There is something genuinely uplifting about a new discovery. Whether it be finding a twenty-dollar bill in your jacket pocket or finding a new restaurant to dine at. However, one of the most exciting things is learning about a new band. It is a moment where you feel like you have found something no one else has just yet, feeling like something special and all your own, which you cannot wait to tell your friend about. Well, if you are looking for that next big thing, be prepared to have your mind blown with a young band out of Austin, Texas called Die Spitz.
Releasing their debut album Something to Consume on September 12, 2025, via Third Man Records, Die Spitz is announcing itself to the world of Rock-n-Roll, not with a slick, polished introduction, but with a combat boot to the door. A bold introduction produced with Will Yip, who has worked with bands like Turnstile and Mannequin Pussy, Die Spitz is a genuine Rock band with elements of Punk, Heavy Metal, Alternative Rock, Hardcore, and Grunge. Anchored by the lead single “Throw Yourself to the Sword,” there is already a good amount of buzz amongst all manner of Rock fans as it heralds the arrival of Something to Consume.
Looking closer at the band itself, Diz Spitz is Ava Schrobilgen (vocals/guitar), Chloe De St. Aubin (drums/vocals), Ellie Livingston (guitar/vocals), and Kate Halter (bass/backing vocals). Possessing deep bonds as they go back a long way together, Schrobilgen and Livingston met in preschool, Halter joined the circle in middle school, and De St. Aubin in 2022, when Die Spitz initially came together.
Like many others looking to find positivity during the pandemic, Die Spitz took shape as a way for these friends to spend more time together and stay busy and creative. A challenging time for everyone, the band went from joke status to serious status as the musical formula began to work. Interestingly enough, their name translates to English from German, meaning “The Point.” Spitz meaning “point” and Die being the female definite article in German meaning “The.“ So, what can people expect from Something to Consume?
In a few words, Something to Consume is in your face with big guitars, drums, and overdriven vocals. There is a lot of distortion and even more delicious, obnoxious noise, but delicious, obnoxious, musical noise with plenty of attitude. Within the chaos are filthy riffs and melodies riding atop slamming drums and bass.
With all this in mind, Die Spitz has a collective approach to the writing process. With multiple members sharing vocal duties, there is a richly diverse and enjoyable listening experience. The songs are varied in their style and approach, and work really well together in this collective work. Each member is in their early twenties, and they share a common life experience as members of Die Spitz, but they possess an attitude and drive that belies their years.
Admittedly somewhat politically motivated, these musicians want to put out positive art for the benefit of the world and the people in it. Nothing wrong with that, Rock-n-Roll is more about attitude than music, and Punk Rock is more about the message, which Die Spitz brings. As alluded to, they have tons of attitude, and the message is clear. In fact, after a few listens, strong female bands and artists from the ’90s come to mind, like Hole, and with that, Die Spitz is a very welcome modern take on that powerful rock style of the ’90s.
Offering a total of eleven tracks on Something to Consume, bold standouts include “Pop Punk Anthem (Sorry for the Delay),” “Throw Yourself to the Sword,” “Punishers,” and “Sound to No One.” Overall, the album is compelling, featuring a range of contrasting musical styles and elements throughout. The sound is raw and dirty with layers and nuance. Consumption is a primary focus, examining how society, love, addiction, and identity can consume individuals. Furthermore, it touches on how modern life brings pressure, frustration, and existential angst. Political and social critique is present thematically, alongside other topics such as relationships, mental health, societal decay, and the like. Musically, the wall of sound is woven with more open, airy, and atmospheric songs and passages, giving the music a broad and diverse feel.
Overall, an incredibly poignant debut album that will no doubt propel Die Spits forward toward bigger and better things, Cryptic Rock gives Something to Consume 4 out of 5 stars.
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