Kerosene Heights with Porch Coffin and Like Father

Asheville, North Carolina's Kerosene Heights, formed in 2021, is an emo-punk band known for their raw, emotive sound. They blend vintage hardcore energy with modern emo, crafting catchy melodies and impactful riffs. Signed to SideOneDummy Records, their notable albums include "Southeast of Somewhere" (2023), "Blame It On The Weather" (2025), and "Kerosene Heights (Audiotree Live)" (2026). They explore themes of personal growth and vulnerability.

Like Father is a coming-of-age musical set against America's true-crime obsession, created by Jacob Ryan Smith and Caroline Pernick. Premiering at Atlanta's Alliance Theatre in October 2026, the story follows a seventeen-year-old girl forced to face her family's disturbing past after a hit true-crime podcast exposes it to the world. Driven by an innovative folk-pop score, the production explores legacy, identity, and the cost of obsession.