SMALL STEPS - Driving pop punk/emo with honest songs, high energy sets, & DIY roots.
Small Steps is a Lexington, Kentucky based punk band built on growth, community, & persistence. Blending emotional honesty with driving melodies & a raw live presence, the band has spent years carving out a place in the Midwest DIY scene through constant shows, releases, & touring.
Their music reflects everyday pressure, burnout, & resilience. They create songs meant to be felt as much as they’re heard. Whether playing basements, clubs, or festivals, Small Steps brings a set rooted in connection & momentum. For fans of Face to Face, Bad Religion, Saves The Day, Lifetime, & New Found Glory.
MUSIC:
🎧 Small Steps on Spotify
💿 Small Steps on Bandcamp
MUSIC PERFORMANCE:
Small Steps is known for an energetic, emotionally direct live show built for rooms of any size from DIY spaces to festival stages.
NOTABLE APPEARANCES:
- Midwest Friends Fest
- Blind Rage Weekend
- Hex Over Lex Fest at The Burl
- It's Not A Phase Fest
- Several Midwest & California tours w/ Spark Of Life
- Midwest Meltdown Tour w/ The Chugs
- They’ve shared the stage with Harley Poe, Negative Approach, Zero Boys, The Homeless Gospel Choir, The Crosses, Squint, Last Gasp, The Raging Nathans, & more.
PRESS / QUOTES:
- Interview with No Echo
- Interview with Punk Rock Beat
- Interview with Scene Point Blank
- Interview with Punk Rock Mag
AWARDS:
2025 Lexington Music Awards:
- Nominated for Best Punk Band
- Nominated for Album of the Year for "Breakthroughs/Breakdowns"
PHOTOS:
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TECH INFO:
- 3 Piece Drum Set, bass, 2 guitars, & 2 vocals
- 30-45 minute set
- Standard backline friendly
CONTACT:
Booking: [email protected]