Microwave with Origami Angel, Heart Attack Man, and more

Washington, D.C. punk/emo duo Origami Angel, formed in 2016 by vocalist/guitarist Ryland Heagy and drummer Pat Doherty. Their third album Feeling Not Found, produced by Will Yip at Studio 4, blends easycore, metalcore, indie rock, emo, and electronic.

Atlanta trio Microwave—Nathan Hardy, Tyler Hill, and Timothy “Tito” Pittard—released their fourth full-length album, Let’s Start Degeneracy, recorded in Atlanta and Nashville, mixed by Josh Wilbur and mastered by Brad Blackwood.

Carpool Tunnel, an indie rock band from the San Francisco music scene, emerged around 2017. Known for their engaging live shows and a guitar-driven sound blending classic rock, blues, and surf rock, they offer a California cool aesthetic. Their discography includes albums like "Bloom" and "Don't Let Them Pass You By," alongside popular songs such as "Empty Faces" and "Sunset Girl." They are recognized for their unique sandbar psychedelic sound.

Heart Attack Man, from Cleveland, Ohio, delivers riffy, noisy pop-punk, emo, and alternative rock. Formed in 2013, they are known for energetic live shows and introspective, sarcastic lyrics. Their albums include 2023's "Freak of Nature" and 2025's "Joyride The Pale Horse," with singles like "Limb From Limb / Mechanically Separated" appearing.