Formed in Hawthorne, California by the Wilson brothers, Mike Love, and Al Jardine, The Beach Boys are an iconic American band known for pioneering arrangements and vocal harmonies. With over 100 million records sold, they entered the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1988.
Weezer, formed in Los Angeles in 1992, is an American rock band known for alternative rock, power pop, and geek rock. They blend guitar-shredding with grunge intensity. Popular songs include "Buddy Holly," "Island in the Sun," and "Say It Ain't So." Notable albums include the "Blue Album," "Pinkerton," and the "SZNZ" EPs. They've sold over 35 million albums worldwide and collaborated with artists like Lil Wayne and AJR.
Formed in Baltimore in 2003, pop-punk band All Time Low are known for energetic shows and hooky emo-pop hits. Breakthrough releases like So Wrong, It's Right and the chart-peaking Future Hearts established them as a Warped Tour mainstay.
The Academy Is..., an American rock band from Chicago, Illinois, formed in 2003. Known for their melodic emo pop and alternative rock, they gained prominence in the early 2000s. Notable albums include "Almost Here," "Santi," "Fast Times at Barrington High," and "Almost There." Popular songs feature "Checkmarks," "Slow Down," and "About a Girl." Championed by Fall Out Boy's Pete Wentz, they signed with Fueled by Ramen and achieved Billboard chart success.
Formed in 1997 in Geneva, New York, Gym Class Heroes is a genre-blending quartet known for combining rap, rock, R&B, and funk using live instruments. Signed to Decaydance, they achieved mainstream success with the hit single Cupid's Chokehold/Breakfast in America.
Formed by childhood friends Brian Sella and Mathew Uychich in Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey, the indie rock duo the Front Bottoms blend pop, rock, and punk with witty lyrics. Known for albums like Talon of the Hawk and Going Grey, they have performed at Coachella and Austin City Limits.
Dropkick Murphys are a punk rock band with over a dozen studio albums, millions of records sold, and thousands of shows. Their celebrated discography includes the gold-selling album The Warrior's Code featuring the near double platinum classic I’m Shipping Up To Boston.
Formed in Los Angeles in 1980, Bad Religion is a seminal punk rock band known for socially conscious anthems and intellectual lyricism. Driven by Greg Graffin and Brett Gurewitz, the influential group has shaped the genre for over four decades.
A popular and premier outdoor winery concert series in Australia that hosts international superstars and local legends, offering an experience of good food, fine wine, and live music in magnificent locations.
Formed in New York City by Norm Arenas, Chris Daly, Scott Winegard, and Garrett Klahn, Texas Is the Reason played melodious indie rock and emocore. Named after a Misfits lyric, the influential underground band released their debut EP and the acclaimed full-length album Do You Know Who You Are? before disbanding in 1997.
Riot Fest, established in Chicago in 2005, is a dynamic music festival. It features a diverse range of genres including punk, rock, alternative, metal, and hip-hop. The festival is renowned for booking band reunions, guest performances, and full album plays, all within a lively carnival atmosphere that includes rides and games. It fosters a strong sense of community among attendees.
New York’s Cobra Starship, led by Gabe Saporta, blended pop, hip-hop, and dance-rock. Known for hits like "Snakes on a Plane" and "Good Girls Gone Bad," they worked with Patrick Stump, Leighton Meester, and Sabi before disbanding in 2015.
Bristol post-punk band IDLES’ album TANGK (“tank” w/ a hint of “g”) turns their sharp, cathartic guitars toward love, joy and gratitude—boldest yet.
West Coast punk-pop trio Jawbreaker, known for poetic lyrics and energetic shows, influenced emo and punk with hits like "24 Hour Revenge Therapy" and "Dear You".
Manchester-formed alternative rock band James, established in 1982, is celebrated for anthemic melodies and enduring live performances. Known for hits like "Sit Down" and "Laid," their distinctive sound blends indie pop and rock. They achieved a UK Official Album Chart Number 1 with "Yummy" (2024) and their "Best Of" compilation (1998), selling over 25 million albums worldwide. Brian Eno notably produced their album "Laid".
Dance Hall Crashers, born in Berkeley, CA, is a ska-punk band known for energetic tunes like "Lockjaw," led by vocalists Elyse Rogers and Karina Denike. Initially formed by Tim Armstrong and Matt Freeman, they reformed in 1992, releasing albums under MCA's 510 division.
An annual three-day music festival held at Douglass Park in Chicago, Illinois, specializing in punk, rock, alternative, metal, and hip-hop music.
