Grade 2 are a UK punk band from the Isle of Wight, formed in 2013. The young three-piece’s music can be described as a classic punk sound, hard and fast whilst also including melodic guitar and vocal parts - with influence taken from classics such as the Clash, the Jam and the Stranglers. While touring, the band met Lars Frederiksen (Rancid) who took an interest in Grade 2 and ultimately played some of their music videos to his bandmate Tim Armstrong. Armstrong liked what he saw and not only agreed to produce the band’s record but signed them to his label, Hellcat Records.