Stand Atlantic is an Australian pop-punk band from Sydney, formed in 2012. Known for their infectious energy and emotive songwriting, they blend pop-punk with modern rock and emo. Albums include Skinny Dipping, Pink Elephant, F.E.A.R., and Was Here. Popular songs feature collaborations with artists like nothing,nowhere. and Royal & the Serpent. Vocalist Bonnie Fraser champions authenticity in music.
Formed in Louisville, Knocked Loose is a hardcore quintet known for uncompromising heaviness and intensity. Comprising vocalist Bryan Garris, guitarists Isaac Hale and Nicko Calderon, bassist Kevin Otten, and drummer Kevin Kaine, the band has brought their underground sound to major stages like Coachella and Bonnaroo.
Sweet Pill released their debut LP Where the Heart Is in 2022. Their sophomore album, Still There’s a Glow, features singer Zayna Youssef and marks the band's first release written entirely as a group.
Formed in Dayton, Ohio in 2001, alternative rock band Hawthorne Heights blends post-hardcore and emo. Fronted by JT Woodruff, they are best known for enduring anthems like Ohio Is for Lovers and Saying Sorry, and two Gold albums.
Static Dress, from Leeds, England, formed in 2018, crafts intense post-hardcore, metalcore, and emo. Celebrated for their immersive multimedia world-building and dynamic live shows, they released albums like Rouge Carpet Disaster and Injury Episode. They earned Kerrang!'s Best New Band and Heavy Music Awards' Best Breakthrough Live Artist. Collaborations include Underoath.
Paleface Swiss, from Zürich, Switzerland, formed in 2017, delivers a crushing blend of beatdown hardcore, deathcore, and nu metal. Known for aggressive riffs and intense live shows, the band gained international recognition. Their discography features albums like "Cursed" and EPs such as "The Wilted", alongside popular tracks like "The Orphan" and "Please End Me".
Shoreline is a German emo-punk and hardcore band formed in Münster in 2015. Known for their dynamic sound and introspective lyrics, they released their third album, "Is This The Low Point Or The Moment After?", in March 2026. The band's music often explores themes of personal growth and mental health, and they are currently touring in support of their new release.
Holywatr, originating in Los Angeles, delivers a dynamic blend of alternative metal, emo, and rock. Known for emotive vocals and powerful riffs, their music explores themes of love and self-discovery. Albums like "Deo Gratias" and "red heifer" define their distinctive style. They've collaborated with artists such as juuku and Iann Dior.
Hardcore icons Gorilla Biscuits, from NYC, shaped the late '80s straight-edge scene with an inclusive approach. Known for "Start Today," they featured Anthony Civarelli ("Civ"), Arthur Smilios, Luke Abbey, and Walter Schreifels. They disbanded in 1992, but their influence remains.
