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The Pitts' Debut Album 'Jamestown' Delivers a Throwback Lyric-Driven Rock Album That Once Dominated Rock Music

"The Pitts' debut album 'Jamestown' delivers a throwback lyric-driven rock album that once dominated rock music. Dad Rock is back—and it hits hard." — IssueWire (March 25, 2026)

A deep dive into the band's 10-year journey, highlighting frontman Matt Hoover's "gritty yet emotionally charged" vocal delivery and the album's balance of "heartfelt storytelling and polished rock production."

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THE NARRATIVE

The "Jamestown" Narrative: A Tribute

Central to the press cycle is the story of the title track, written as a tribute to Matt's late brother, James Hoover. This narrative has resonated with fans and critics alike, positioning the band as a voice for those who have "endured and survived."

Persistent Story

CRITICAL ANALYSIS

Genre Impact & Evolution

Media outlets have noted the band's ability to shift dynamically from the acoustic textures of "Sweet Revenge" (evoking Third Eye Blind) to the high-energy "Wasted Away."

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MEDIA ASSETS

Quick Facts for Media

Location: Ventura, CA
Debut Album: Jamestown (Released March 2026)
Label: Poison Well Records
Management: Lion City Music Group

NARDCORE ARCHIVE

Preserving the Nardcore Sound

Oxnard's Nardcore scene has long been a pillar of California hardcore. Poison Well Records continues the work of archiving the lost tapes and rare vinyl of the era.

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The Journey of The Pitts

Ten Years of Silence. One Decade of Sound.

The Pitts are not a "new" band; they are a decade-long evolution finally reaching its apex.

Hailing from Ventura, California, the quartet has spent the last ten years refining a sound they describe as "High-Intensity Dad Rock"—a defiant reclamation of the lyric-driven, melody-heavy rock that once dominated the airwaves.

Fronted by Matt Hoover, The Pitts deliver a visceral blend of 90s alternative grit and anthemic blue-collar punk. Their music occupies the space between the storytelling of The Replacements and the modern urgency of The Gaslight Anthem.

Their debut full-length album, Jamestown (2026), is a record forged in the fires of personal loss and creative perseverance. From the soaring, grief-stricken heights of the title track to the raw, driving energy of "Break Me Down," The Pitts prove that while trends fade, authentic rock and roll is immortal.

Poison Well Mission

Preservation. Documentation. Distribution.

Poison Well Records is a working archive dedicated to the 805 punk and hardcore story.

Founded in Ventura, California, Poison Well exists to bridge the gap between regional memory and physical media. We specialize in limited vinyl pressings, archival reissues, and the digital preservation of the sounds that defined the Southern California underground.

Every release in our catalog is curated with an eye toward historical accuracy and production quality. We don’t just sell records; we document the scene history for the people who lived it and the ones who are just arriving.

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