From Long Island, Incendiary blends metallic riffs with hardcore energy, known for albums like "Thousand Mile Stare." Influenced by East Coast bands, their music is likened to a heavier Rage Against The Machine. Produced by Will Putney, they are celebrated for their raw, community-focused ethos.
From Oklahoma City, noise rock band Chat Pile, known for the intense album "God’s Country," captivates with their bleak, self-parodic style. Acclaimed for top albums by Pitchfork & Rolling Stone, they've also shined internationally and collaborated with Nerver.
Philadelphia's Sweet Pill merges emo with pop and hardcore, known for their dynamic style and local scene involvement, including projects like twentythreenineteen and 4333 Collective. Influenced by Paramore and Circa Survive.
Harms Way, known for their metallic hardcore style, delivers blistering sets worldwide. Their lyrics focus on struggle and growth, with their album "Posthuman" showcasing a refined blend of metal and industrial influences. Notable for intense energy and evolutionary sound.
From Florida, Poison the Well emerged as a major metalcore band, inspired by Slayer & Hatebreed. Known for albums like Versions & The Tropic Rot, their intense live shows kept them popular in the hardcore punk scene, briefly joining Atlantic Records.
Formed in South Florida, Gouge Away released "Dies" and "Burnt Sugar," touring with bands like Touche Amore & Ceremony. Known for urgent, introspective music, recorded live with Jack Shirley.
Fiddlehead, a post-hardcore supergroup with emo influences, formed by ex-members of Have Heart and Basement. Known for albums like "Springtime and Blind" and "Between the Richness," they debuted in 2014 with EP "Out of the Bloom." The band gained a strong following after their heartfelt, anthemic releases.
Born in the spirit of post-punk, Balance and Composure's 4th LP, produced by Will Yip, blends melodic rock with intense self-reflection. Known for deep, gripping tunes and stellar comebacks.
Teenage Wrist, from Los Angeles, reshapes rock with influences from 311 and Softcult. Known for guitar-driven sound, their creative apex reached in "Still Love," featuring self-production and vintage sounds.
Modern Color, a Los Angeles-based rock band, known for their unique blend of guitar-driven rock tinged with influences from Dinosaur Jr, Pixies, and Deftones. Globally recognized for their dynamic live shows and strong DIY ethic.
Thursday, formed in New Brunswick, NJ in 1997, led the post-hardcore scene. Known for hits like "Understanding in a Car Crash," they collaborated with producer Dave Fridmann and toured extensively. Achieved Billboard 200 success and joined major labels like Island Records and Epitaph.
Nashville's Soccer Mommy, Sophie Allison, blends rock with millennium vibes and deep songwriting in "Sometimes, Forever," showcasing her partnership with producer Daniel Lopatin.
