Snooze and Kaonashi

Kaonashi is a Philadelphia, PA band formed in 2012, known for their genre-bending blend of metalcore, hardcore, mathcore, post-hardcore, and progressive metal. Their emotionally intense music often weaves a compelling narrative, notably the "Lemon House saga." Albums include "I Want To Go Home." (2025), "Dear Lemon House, You Ruined Me: Senior Year" (2021), and EPs like "The 3 Faces of Beauty" (2024). Popular songs include "I Hate the Sound of Car Keys" and "When I Say." They have collaborated with artists such as Anthony Green.

Chicago’s Snooze blends heavy math-rock with djent, known for intricate rhythms and emotional depth. Their debut, *Familiaris*, honors a family dog; 2020’s *Still* pays tribute to bassist Cameron Grom.