Fleshwater and Chat Pile

Fleshwater, a Boston-origin rock band formed in 2017 as a Vein.fm side project, blends alternative metal, shoegaze, and post-hardcore. Known for heavy riffs, ethereal melodies, and dual vocals, they evoke 90s alt-rock. Popular songs include "Linda Claire" and "Kiss the Ladder." Albums like "We're Not Here to Be Loved" and "2000: In Search Of The Endless Sky" define their distinctive sound.

Chat Pile, a noise rock quartet from Oklahoma City, captivates with their existential angst and intense sound. Formed in 2019 by Stin, Captain Ron, Luther Manhole, and Raygun Busch, they rose to fame with EPs like "This Dungeon Earth" and their acclaimed 2022 album "God’s Country," earning accolades from Pitchfork and Rolling Stone. Known for their collaboration with Lingua Ignota and a debut at Roadburn 2023, they continue to make waves in the noise rock scene.