About
No Guard is a prominent Oi! and hardcore punk band from Springfield, Illinois, that is deeply integrated into the Milwaukee and wider Midwest underground music scenes. Emerging around 2020, the band is a key part of the 'New Wave of American Oi!,' characterized by an anti-racist ('no bonehead') stance and a sound that balances melodic punk sensibilities with raw, aggressive hardcore. The group gained substantial underground acclaim following their 2023 'Demonstration' release and their 2024 self-titled 7-inch on Lionheart Records. They are well known for their high-energy live performances at Milwaukee staples like Cactus Club and X-Ray Arcade, and for their 2024 'Shirts vs Skins' split 12-inch with fellow Springfield act Haywire.