The Home Team is a Seattle, Washington rock band formed in 2013, known for their "heavy pop" sound blending rock, pop-punk, R&B, and post-hardcore. Comprising Brian Butcher, John Baran, Ryne Olson, and Daniel Matson, they released albums like "Better Off," "Slow Bloom," and "The Crucible of Life." Popular songs include "Worthy" and "Loud." They have shared stages with acts such as Don Broco and Neck Deep.
Formed in Sacramento, Dance Gavin Dance defies categorization by blending heavy metal, hardcore punk, melodic screamo, and pop melancholy. The definitive lineup features Tilian Pearson, Jon Mess, Will Swan, Tim Feerick, and Matt Mingus. With eight studio albums, the band has built a thriving fanbase celebrating their diverse, propulsive sound.
Kurt Travis, from Scottsdale, Arizona, and Sacramento, California, is a singer-songwriter known for his versatile vocals in post-hardcore, progressive rock, and indie pop. He gained recognition with Dance Gavin Dance and A Lot Like Birds, and fronts Royal Coda, Push Over, and Gold Necklace. Travis's solo work, including "Everything Is Beautiful" and "There's a Place I Want to Take You," showcases his melodic style. He is an influential figure in the modern post-hardcore scene.
Glassjaw, from Hempstead, New York, formed in 1993, is an influential post-hardcore band. Known for intense live shows and Daryl Palumbo's dynamic vocals, they blend screams and melody with turbulent riffs. Albums like "Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Silence" (2000) and "Worship and Tribute" (2002) feature popular songs such as "Siberian Kiss" and "Ape Dos Mil." They released "Material Control" in 2017.
Dwellings is a 5-piece rock band from Sacramento, California. They released debut album Lavender Town on Tragic Hero Records, followed by the single Pick Up Before You Go, and later put out singles Devices, Waypoints, and It’s All There.
Belmont is a Chicago-born band recognized for its dynamic blend of pop-punk and easycore, evolving to incorporate elements of nu-metal and hip-hop. Formed in 2014, they are known for technical instrumentation and energetic live shows. Their discography includes albums like "Belmont," "Aftermath," and "Liminal," featuring popular songs such as "Overstepping" and "Hollowed Out." They have achieved chart success and collaborated with artists like Shinigami.
Atlanta, Georgia's Left to Suffer, formed in 2019, delivers a unique "nu-deathcore" sound blending deathcore, metalcore, and nu metal. Known for brutal intensity and aggressive guitars, their discography includes albums like A Year of Suffering (2020), Feral (2023), and Leap of Death (2024). Popular songs include "Lost in the Dark" and "Artificial Anatomy," often featuring notable collaborations. The band is recognized for pushing genre boundaries.
The Fall of Troy, originally from Mukilteo, WA, blends their early work with recent tracks in 'Mukiltearth.' The album juxtaposes youthful hope with mature struggles, ending on a redemptive note.
Animals As Leaders is an instrumental prog-metal trio known for eight-string guitars, synths, and virtuosic grooves. Founded as guitarist Tosin Abasi’s solo outlet, now with Javier Reyes and drummer Matt Garstka; released album five, Parrhesia.