Just over halfway through the first song on the band's appropriately named debut full-length, This Place You Know, One Step Closer frontman Ryan Savitski yells out this assertion. Home may be a reassuring location, a solid foundation to which you can always return, but when you start to lose the tangible and symbolic elements that bind it together, the idea... read full bio
The Bites are a brand-new band that's ready to stun audiences with their monstrous blend of dazzling garage rock rhythms, massive choruses that stick in your head for days, an unapologetically throwback aesthetic and above all, their commitment to generating a party-starting atmosphere at their shows. Every performance for the Bites is an occasion to have fun! They released their debut album later,... read full bio
It all began with a few thrilling demos just before the virus swept the globe. The members of Reddstar worked arduously and enthusiastically on their new sound, driven by a desire to produce something novel and original. The band worked with producer Sahaj Ticotin (RA, Starset, Motley Crue) to record their first five singles when they were ready to capture this... read full bio
Repudiating Brutal Death act PeelingFlesh is from Oklahoma. Members of Strangled, Aberrant Construct and Loathing Existence present the essence of smashing savage death metal!... read full bio
In Lizzy Farrall, there is no holding back. Just one listen to her new EP, Barbados, makes that much clear. Its five tracks all appear to have an overtly pop sensibility on the surface, with upbeat beats, glistening synthesizers and incredibly catchy choruses at their core. That's a vast cry from the more somber, acoustic guitar-based tracks of Farrall's debut EP,... read full bio
Halocene, a native of Phoenix, has been an unstoppable force of dedication and enthusiasm. Halocene got their footing as YouTube influencers after traveling the country in a beat-up van, supporting acts like Blink 182, Fall Out Boy and rocking the Vans Warped Tour, and they now regularly publish videos with over 30 million views. One of the first bands to consistently... read full bio
With a friendly mix of gallows humor and deftly composed slacker punk that incorporates elements of power pop, emo, post-hardcore and indie rock, Prince Daddy & the Hyena made their debut. Before releasing I Thought You Didn't Even Like Leaving, their debut full-length album, they released two EPs. With their succeeding albums, Cosmic Thrill Seekers and Prince Daddy & the Hyena,... read full bio
With a punk mentality that cuts through, Kumo 99's brand of electronic dance music combines jungle and drum n' bass breaks with a mosh-pit ready look to produce something visceral and explosive. The song "Dow Bones," from Ami Komai and Nate Donmoyer's new album BODY N. WILL, is the ideal way to get acquainted with Kumo 99's universe since Komai... read full bio
Wisdom and War, a group that draws influences from 90s hardcore and nu metal to a refined, modern, high-energy sound, is made up of seasoned performers who cut their teeth in metal and hardcore bands for over a decade. They bring a level of professionalism and experience to their live shows that has earned them a devoted following. Since the release... read full bio
Since its founding, Until I Wake have been gradually rising through the hard rock ranks. The band has amassed 5 million global listens to date thanks to its gritty, guitar-driven choruses and its appearances on Spotify's New Core, New Metal Tracks and New Blood playlists. Additionally, its song "Mixed Signals" was chosen for SiriusXM Octane's Test Drive. Following their signing with Fearless... read full bio
The Home Team is prepared to swoop over the nation with its upbeat, fun pop-punk/pop-rock sound. This four-piece band from Seattle is made up of Brian Butcher on vocals, John Baran on guitar, Ryne Olson on bass and Daniel Matson on drums. The Home Team put a lot of effort into building their reputation; they published the EP Black Sheep and they frequently... read full bio
The Chisel, a group of musicians with lengthy histories in the London punk scene, immediately established themselves as one of the most intriguing bands among its peers Chubby & The Gang, Stingray and Big Cheese. Their music has a strong punk foundation, but it also incorporates a variety of other styles, including Oi!, anarchist, UK-82 and hardcore. Unmistakably British record Retaliation connects... read full bio
The Almost, the emo-driven alt-rock solo project of Aaron Gillespie, the former drummer and sporadic lead singer for Underoath, the Christian metalcore band he co-founded, first appeared in the late 2000s. While Southern Weather was mostly a Gillespie solo project, later albums saw the Almost develop into a real band, giving rise to the more collaborative sound seen on Monster... read full bio
Teenage Wrist combine the subdued intensity of grunge with elements of shoegaze and alternative rock, taking inspiration from groups like The Cure and The Smashing Pumpkins. A deal with Epitaph Records resulted from their debut EP, Dazed, which they had originally planned to release as a side project. Chrome Neon Jesus, their first full-length release, was produced by Carlos de... read full bio
Her music is varied, ever-evolving and authentic, much like her journey. Ruby, who comes from the little town of Shelburne, Ontario, and was raised by two artists, was immediately surrounded by the world of music. Now that she is an artist herself, she plugs in and belts out, leaving you speechless. If It Comes Down To It, Ruby's eagerly awaited sophomore... read full bio
Out of the Southern heat, Royal Thunder summon stoner rock rhythms from Atlanta. The band's foggy psychedelic sound is reminiscent of early stoner and space rock and more heavenly subtlety is added by progressive/occult rock and grunge elements. Mlny Parsonz, the band's singer and bassist, created the group. Her deep vocals give the swaggering sound of the band a touch of... read full bio
The Albany trio Young Culture are back with a fresh new album, You Had To Be There, little over a year after the release of their EP Godspeed, which features the upbeat song "Hum" about the delights of being in love. The two songs that served as the record's lead singles—"Tattoo" and "Good Karma," whose melancholy rush of high-octane energy... read full bio
With a spate of Great Escape gigs sparking a frenzy of buzz on the streets of Brighton, English Teacher are undoubtedly one of the most highly anticipated new bands in the nation right now. Despite having a few years of history, the four-piece only fully came together as a band during the epidemic and began performing live gigs as limitations began... read full bio
Canadian artist EKKSTACY is from Vancouver. He'd always wanted to be an artist, but he didn't think he had the guts to pursue that dream. He began creating and recording music every day, nevertheless, after suffering through a drug-induced psychosis, his parents' divorce and alcohol misuse. He drew inspiration from literature, movies and musicians like Elliott Smith, The Drums, Bon Iver and... read full bio
Congee, a rookie, has established a unique character with his debut EP, "Kwong." His music, an experimental investigation of alt-pop that continuously grabs attention with off-kilter sonics, sumptuous layering or just plain unadorned beauty, is at the heart of his creation. The human core of his songwriting—classic song forms that examine the emotions that might otherwise go unspoken—is complemented by the... read full bio
