Midrift with I Promised The World and February - Band

Midrift is a San Francisco, California-based alternative rock/shoegaze band formed in 2022. Comprising Gus Mehrkam (frontman) and brothers Manoa and Kai Neukermans, they blend shoegaze with emo and pop-punk elements. After their self-titled 2022 EP, they gained rapid popularity with viral hits. They continue to release new music, including 2025 singles "Safe And Sound" and "Reaching For You," and are actively touring.

Born partly from vocalist Caleb Molina's grief, I Promised The World is a Denton, Texas post-hardcore band, formed in 2020. Their emo, metalcore, and pop screamo sound evokes early 2000s influences. They released their self-titled EP in 2026, featuring songs like "Bliss in 7 Languages", and signed with Rise Records.