Wax Jaw release their debut album It Takes Guts on November 8th via Philadelphia label Born Losers Records (Goon, Knifeplay). Ahead of the LP’S arrival, the band have shared new single “Lace Up.”

It Takes Guts explores themes of addiction, sexual liberation, and self-worth, offering an authentic reflection of lead singer Shane Morgan’s lived experience as a transmasculine person. Despite its heavier themes. The band will be playing shows behind the album, this fall, including shows in Nashville, Philadelphia, Chicago and more.

Wax Jaw
It Takes Guts
Born Losers Records
Tracklisting

1. Eyes Are Heavy
2. Spicy Little Fruits
3. Looking Back
4. My Kind
5. Lace Up
6. Quickdrawing My Demons
7. Electric Green
8. Secret Of The Night
9. Shit For Brains
10. Creepshow
11. Draw The Line

Wax Jaw 2025 Tour Dates

Sept 6 | Carlstadt, NJ @ Bolero Block Party
Sept 20 | Philadelphia, PA @ First Unitarian Church
Oct 16 | Washington, D.C. @ DC 9
Oct 17 | Richmond, VA @ Banditos
Oct 18 | Asheville, NC @ Static Age Records
Oct 19 | Nashville, TN @ The Cobra
Oct 23 | Chicago, IL @ Cole’s Bar
Oct 24 | Cleveland, OH @ Brother’s Lounge
Oct 25 | Pittsburgh, PA @ Funhouse at Mr. Smalls
Oct 26 | Baltimore, MD @ Holy Frijoles
Nov 8 | Philadelphia, PA @ Ukie Club | ALBUM RELEASE SHOW

Pre order It Takes Guts by Wax Jaw HERE