Vans Warped Tour, founded by Kevin Lyman in 1995, fused skateboarding culture with punk rock. It became the longest-running touring music festival in North America, evolving to embrace diverse genres like pop-punk, emo, and metalcore. Known as "punk rock summer camp," it launched careers for artists such as Blink-182, Katy Perry, and Paramore.
Formed in Mesa, Arizona, in 1993, alternative rock and power pop band Jimmy Eat World became a leading emo-scene act. They achieved mainstream success with their 2001 platinum album Bleed American and its hit single The Middle, alongside acclaimed albums like Clarity and Futures.
Formed in Coral Springs, Florida, in 1997, pop-punk quartet New Found Glory rose to fame on TRL in the early 2000s with shiny melodies. Known for their trademark sound and decorated career, the band released the 2023 acoustic EP Make The Most Of It and their 11th studio album, Listen Up!
San Francisco's Third Eye Blind, formed in 1993, is an alternative rock band celebrated for catchy melodies and introspective lyrics. Their iconic hits include "Semi-Charmed Life," "Jumper," and "How's It Going to Be." Their debut album achieved 6x platinum status, and recent recordings like "Our Bande Apart" showcase their enduring sound.
tiLLie is a genre-bending alt-pop artist blending glittering pop, grungy guitars, and 90s electronic chaos. Her lyrics tackle mental health, abuse, and empowerment. She has collaborated with mgk and Bishop Briggs, and toured with Lights and Delilah Bon, performing at festivals like Vans Warped Tour.
Anberlin is a band that released their eighth album, Vega, in 2024. Their ninth full-length album, Currency, is produced by the band and Kellen McGregor, and features Matty Mullins as the new full-time lead vocalist.
Formed in Sacramento, Dance Gavin Dance defies categorization by blending heavy metal, hardcore punk, melodic screamo, and pop melancholy. The definitive lineup features Tilian Pearson, Jon Mess, Will Swan, Tim Feerick, and Matt Mingus. With eight studio albums released, the band has built a thriving fanbase through their diverse and propulsive musical style.
SoCal punk group Bad Cop Bad Cop features guitarist-vocalist Stacey Dee, bassist-vocalist Linh Le, drummer-vocalist Myra Gallarza, and guitarist Alex Windsor. Their fourth full-length album, Lighten Up, features collaborations with LA underground rapper 2mex and includes tracks like Dead Friends, Strugglinh, See Me Now, Straight Out of Detox, and Note to Self.
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.
Glassjaw, from Hempstead, New York, formed in 1993, is an influential post-hardcore band. Known for intense live shows and Daryl Palumbo's dynamic vocals, they blend screams and melody with turbulent riffs. Albums like "Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Silence" (2000) and "Worship and Tribute" (2002) feature popular songs such as "Siberian Kiss" and "Ape Dos Mil." They released "Material Control" in 2017.
The Early November formed in New Jersey in 2001. Frontman Ace Enders and founding drummer Jeff Kummer released the band’s seventh studio album, The Early November, a self-titled record they describe as a pivotal moment in their career.
Hot Chelle Rae, a Nashville pop rock band formed in 2005, is known for hits like triple platinum "Tonight Tonight." They've toured with Taylor Swift and Justin Bieber.
Massachusetts metalcore/alt-metal band blending crushing riffs + anthemic hooks; 500M+ streams, sold-out shows. Hits: “Two Weeks,” “What If I Was Nothing,” “Thunder Rolls.”
