Something To Consume

Overview
Something to Consume is the debut studio album by Die Spitz, a four-piece band from Austin, Texas. Released September 12, 2025 on Third Man Records, it fuses punk, grunge, and metal and was produced by Will Yip, signaling a high-profile arrival for the young group. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Something_to_Consume))

Recording History
The project was produced by Will Yip, a longtime Studio 4 affiliate, with recording tied to Yip’s work at Studio 4 Recording (Conshohocken, PA). Die Spitz members Ava Schrobilgen, Chloe de St. Aubin, Ellie Livingston, and Kate Halter share writing and vocal duties across the tracks. Lead singles preceding the LP included “Throw Yourself to the Sword” (July 10, 2025), “Pop Punk Anthem (Sorry for the Delay)” (August 6, 2025), and “Punishers” (August 27, 2025). Public sources confirm Yip’s involvement and Studio 4 affiliation, though exact studio dates have not been published in detail. ([femmusic.com](https://femmusic.com/2025/09/12/die-spitz-something-to-consume-2/))

Chart Performance & Recognition
Something to Consume runs 34:04 in length and landed on Third Man Records. In the UK, it charted on several listings: UK Album Downloads peak 59, UK Independent Albums peak 39, and UK Rock & Metal Albums peak 22. Critics greeted the album warmly: Clash praised its heft with an 8/10, Kerrang! awarded 4/5, DIY gave 4/5, and New Noise slapped a 5/5. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Something_to_Consume))

Cultural Impact & Legacy
Die Spitz have been described as a rising Texan force blending grunge, punk, and metal with political bite; the Austin Chronicle called them a “rising grunge quartet” delivering a potent debut. Reviews highlight the album’s collaborative core, with multiple writers contributing to the songs, and note standout tracks such as “Pop Punk Anthem (Sorry for the Delay),” “Riding with My Girls,” and “American Porn” as emblematic of the record’s fierce energy. The release has positioned Die Spitz as one of the most talked-about new American rock acts in 2025. ([austinchronicle.com](https://www.austinchronicle.com/music/album-review-die-spitzs-something-to-consume-13464456/))