EP Review: Reckless Giants - “Fabricated Entertainment”
Written by Jesse James Smith
Starting off 2026 with a bang, Florida’s Alternative Pop Punk band ‘Reckless Giants’ full send on a new EP titled ‘Fabricated Entertainment’. These guys have been cooking up hits since 2021 with their first release ‘I Don’t Want To’, but in 2024 they released their single ‘If I Fall’ that features the legends in We The Kings and has racked up over 70,000 streams on Spotify alone. Being known for their energetic and gritty writing style mixed with their “heart-on-sleeve” approach lyrically have only been getting better and better as the years pass. Leading to this EP, they have up’d their game and has raised the bar for themselves!
Reckless Giants EP - Fabricated Entertainment
The EP starts off with my favorite song of theirs, ‘A.K. Valentine’ which has already become their second most streamed song. It was released as a single in June of 2025 which gave a look at the subtle new directions the band was heading as far as writing and production choices. This really showcased what I call the “Hot Guitars” which just means that the guitars sit very forward in the mix and the tone they used is very loud and in your face yet crystal clear making it very easy to listen to and enjoy, Not only do the guitars stand out, but the vocals are clear and beautiful. This song in particular the melody of the chorus is infectious and well composed. The other single that was released before the EP was ‘Make Believe (Better Things) which dove more into the Alternative side of their writing. This gave me a more Rise Against vibe, it was more aggressive and less pop. Slower in pace but more powerful and anthemic. This is a song you’d hear on daytime rock radio. This song shows the depth of their capabilities as songwriters and that they are not confined to the normal “Pop Punk” stigma which is a bold move that worked out in their favor.
They also highlight a new track with an accompanying music video for ‘12:57’. Leading the charge is the driving guitar riffs and patterns that not only complement the vocals, but impacts certain parts making them unforgettable. The music video is also full of life and fun to watch, which showcases the band in a fun and entertaining light. They also top off the EP with a cover of the song ‘Royals’ which is a cool throwback to a song I haven’t even thought of in a long time! Overall, Reckless Giants stepped up to the plate and crushed every expectation. Starting 2026 on this note leaves so many possibilities for the rest of the year. I’m excited to see this band grow from here.