Closer to Zer0

Before they ever picked up instruments together, the members of Closer to Zer0 were just life-long friends sharing headphones, trading mixtapes, and living out their formative years on skate decks and venue floors. That deep-rooted history is the secret engine behind their high-octane sound—a blend of classic pop-punk velocity, raw emotional transparency, and an explosive stage presence. Formed out of a shared need to turn life's chaos into something cathartic, Closer to Zer0 doesn't do half-measures. Their music hits like a punch to the chest and stays in your head for days: blistering guitar riffs, driving rhythm, and anthemic hooks delivered with breathless energy. Every track feels like a midnight drive with your best friends—loud, honest, and wildly alive. "We’ve known each other forever, so there’s no holding back when we write," lead singer and guitarist Mike Derksen says. "If a song doesn't make you want to jump, scream the lyrics until your voice gives out, or feel a little less alone in your head, it doesn't make the cut." With a chemistry that only decades of friendship can forge, Closer to Zer0 is rebuilding the raw, heart-on-your-sleeve energy of pop punk for a generation that needs it more than ever. They aren't just playing music; they're counting down the distance between the stage and the crowd until it hits zero.