Contention and Clique

CLIQUE, a hardcore band formed in California in 2022, is known for its anonymous operation and politically charged music. They deliver crushing riffs and vicious live shows, aiming to reintroduce radical thought into the hardcore scene. Their discography includes the collection LP "In Lives That Won't Last" and the EP "DEATH IS NOT OUR ONLY OPTION". They have collaborated with Photographic Memory.

Contention is a straight edge hardcore/metalcore band from Tampa, Florida, formed in 2019. Known for their aggressive sound and unyielding ethos, they blend hardcore brutality with intricate guitar work, exploring themes of urban alienation and apocalyptic scenarios. Their discography includes the acclaimed 2024 album "Artillery From Heaven" and EPs like "Laying Waste to the Kingdom of Oblivion" (2021) and "Summer Offensive" (2022). They have collaborated with artists such as Inclination, Broken Vow, and Domain. The band is recognized for its powerful live performances.