Formed in Tokyo in 2020, STRAIGHT BACK FORWARD is the meeting point of two very different journeys. Vocalist Joshua, raised in London, and guitarist masasucks (Fullscratch, the HIATUS, Radiots, Puffy, Team Shachi, J Band, and more), who grew up in Osaka’s west side, crossed paths in Tokyo. What connected them was the same heartbeat of their youth: melodic punk rock.

Even as the world was thrown into turmoil by the global pandemic in 2020, their passion stayed unshaken. They chose the name STRAIGHT BACK FORWARD - a phrase that embodies standing tall and moving ahead and began writing songs with that fearless positivity.

In April 2024, the band independently released their first demo, three songs of raw energy, to listeners worldwide. The tracks caught the attention of street labels and media across borders, earning praise that led to two songs slated for release through UK label JPU Records.

With a growing circle of support, Straight Back Forward has taken Tokyo as their base, throwing themselves into live shows and carving out a sound that refuses to be boxed in. Their music is direct, energetic, and free from overthinking, punk rock in its purest form.