Metal, Hardcore, Indie, Rock
Scowl‘s absence this year hasn’t gone overlooked, despite their low-key approach, as per theprp. The catchy hardcore group cancelled its 2026 tour plans. They last performed live in December of 2025. Fans were left wondering if the group had split up after that move, especially after one of the members started using social media to hunt for gigs elsewhere. According to a recent Good Times interview with singer Kat Moss, we now know the reason behind Scowl‘s disappearance and their present situation. In it, Moss affirmed that although the Scowl are on a sort of break right now, they are still together.
Rather, the group, or at least Moss, had to take a break to deal with some residual grief and fatigue due to the emotional strain of travelling and life in general. In order to deal with the devastating loss of a close friend to ovarian cancer in 2025, Moss started to emotionally shut down while travelling due to her own hectic schedule.
I really wasn’t really in my body or present, in fact, I think I had a lot of resentment at the time. I was so fucking overwhelmed I just wanted to tuck my tail and run away from everything.
Bridget Smith, her friend mentioned before, was an early fan of the group and even choreographed the music video for Scowl‘s “Psychic Dance Routine.” It was difficult for Moss to deal with the loss while promoting a new record and juggling a demanding touring schedule.
We’d be walking around somewhere in Spain, in a beautiful city with the sun shining down on my shoulders, looking at this beautiful architecture, and I’m just sobbing. Everyone would ask ‘Are you ok?’ and I’d say, ‘Yeah, I’m ok. I just didn’t get much sleep last night.’
The band took a further hit in 2025 when guitarist Malachi Greene, with whom Moss had previously been romantically connected, left. On May 1st, Moss returned to the stage to lead the band Not Yet, Old Dog for a one-time performance that featured covers of punk, rock, and new wave musicians, suggesting that he is easing back into things.
I’m really excited to unravel who my artistic self is. Scowl turned into a machine. It’s really fucking cool and crazy, but it’s also nice to breathe a little, too.
She added that they probably won’t be travelling as much as they once did when Scowl eventually returns to active service. She continued by adding this in reference to her choice to take a step back and venture out a little on her own.
I needed some freedom to breathe, and to process not just the loss but the treasure of it–how bizarre it all was and is. That’s kind of where I’ve been, but now I’m in the position to try new musical avenues. I feel like a big 28-year-old toddler.
