Sainthood Reps and Defeater

Defeater, a melodic hardcore band from Massachusetts formed in 2008, is known for its impactful sound and compelling concept albums. Their music tells an overarching story of a post-WWII New Jersey family. Notable albums include "Letters Home" (2013), which charted on Billboard, "Abandoned" (2015), and their self-titled release (2019). They've collaborated with artists like Pat Flynn and toured with bands such as La Dispute.