Franklin

!franklin was a cornerstone of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania’s 1990s DIY punk scene. From their formation in 1992 to their breakup in 2000, they carved out a sound entirely their own. Neither fully emo nor strictly punk, their music pulled from a wide spectrum of influences—echoing the genre-blurring spirit of The Clash—to create something truly distinctive. 

!franklin sits somewhere between bands like Jawbox, Sunny Day Real Estate, and Seaweed—with that late-’90s emo/indie crossover feel. There’s also a touch of Fugazi in their DNA, especially in the rhythmic drive and guitar interplay.

In early 2026 the band partnered with Solid Brass to begin work on reissuing their remastered material both digitally and physically.