Bayside with Finch, Armor For Sleep, and more

California emo rockers Finch, formerly Numb, broke out with the EP "Falling into Place" and hit "What It Is to Burn." Known for intense live shows and a spat with Disturbed, they collaborated with Mark Trombino and toured with RX Bandits.

Armor For Sleep, formed in 2001 in Teaneck, New Jersey, is an American rock band known for its blend of alternative rock, emo, post-hardcore, and dream pop. They are celebrated for cinematic songwriting and emotionally charged, concept-driven lyrics. Popular songs include "Car Underwater" and "The Truth About Heaven". Notable albums include "What to Do When You Are Dead" (2005), "The Rain Museum" (2022), and "There Is No Memory" (2025).

Queens-based Bayside has crafted heartfelt punk rock for 25 years, known for songs like "How To Ruin Everything," touring globally, and collaborating with Ice Nine Kills.

Based in Nashville, Winona Fighter—Coco Kinnon, Dan Fuson, Austin Luther—gained acclaim with their 2022 debut EP, *Father Figure*. Known for raw, energetic live shows and re-recorded tracks like "Subaru” and “You Look Like A Drunk Phoebe Bridgers," the band channels rage and frustration in their music. Their debut album, *MY APOLOGIES TO THE CHEF*, captures the spirit and angst of modern life.