Brokencyde with This Day Forward, Dot Dot Curve, and more

Brokencyde, formed in 2006 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, pioneered the crunkcore genre, fusing hip-hop beats with screamo vocals and electronic music. Known for songs like "FreaXXX" and "Teach Me How to Scream," their debut album, "I'm Not a Fan, But the Kids Like It!", reached #86 on the Billboard 200. They have collaborated with artists such as E-40 and Paul Wall.

Dot Dot Curve is the crunkcore solo project of Spanky (Cody Smith), originating from Greenwood, Indiana. Known for a unique sound blending hip hop, he gained widespread recognition through self-recorded music and free downloads. Popular songs include "Rocket Ship to the Moon" and "Freakin' Freak." Albums like "I Lost My Marbles" (2025) and "Fairly Odd" (2023) showcase his style. His music has been featured in Hot Topic and magazines like AP and Kerrang!

Pennsylvania's This Day Forward, formed in '96, blends hardcore, metal, and rock with passion and precision. Known for albums like "In Response," they toured with Thursday and Coheed and Cambria. Members later joined Circa Survive and Poison the Well.