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When asked to describe themselves, the members of 3 Dollars instantly share “scrappy, youthful and hungry.” Though still young themselves, most of the members began playing music before the age of 10, with Ben, the youngest, starting drums at 4 years old. The Hoboken, New Jersey based band started in high school writing melancholic emo-punk tracks and playing any show they were offered, from the infamous underground Meatlocker to community fairs. Releasing five singles since forming in 2022, they did things the tried and true way of building a local following, before tracks like “The Last Thing I Remember” and “Like I Said I Would (Dylan’s Song)” started to gain national notice. 3 Dollars recently opened shows for Quicksand, 7 Seconds and even found a fan in Dashboard Confessional’s Chris Carrabba, who shares; "They already have an identifiable point of view and approach to the arrangements and sonics feel earned in a way it takes most bands a lot longer to find.”

Now, 3 Dollars’ hard work and emotional sound have earned them a spot in the Smartpunk Records roster (Gully Boys, Keep Flying, Somerset Thrower), who will release the band's debut EP, Plus Tax, on July 10th. The five track EP balances adolescence and nostalgia, built through sharp melodies, hooky riffs, and raw emotion. Pulling influence from acts like Title Fight, The Replacements, and Anxious, 3 Dollars have created a post-emo punk sound that lends to the new generation of New Jersey bands. EP opener “Nauseous” bursts with adrenaline and reflection, while lead single "Suppressed Memories” carries weighty rhythms and connective lyrics. The EP was recorded, produced, mixed, and mastered by Connor Priest at Timber Studios (Alex G, Tonks).

With the release of 3 Dollars’ Plus Tax, the band are setting out to make a lasting impression in what is sure to be the start of something bigger than their high school selves had imagined.