onelinedrawing
ONELINEDRAWING
Featuring Jonah Matranga from the legendary band Far and currently on the Jade Tree Records roster, Jonah generous gave us one track for his split with the Juliana Theory and Grey AM. Known for his honest and passionate records and live shows, Jonah pulls no punches here with clever, heartfelt, and sincere guitar-based pop rock with sincere, melodic vocals.Recommended for Fans of
Far, Fireside, New End Original, Boys Life
mara'akate
MARA'AKATE
In this age of cookie-cutter grindcore and "chaotic" bands, Mara'akate is the cure for this mind-numbing infection. Administering a vivid ferociousness and an unwavering discordant, droning audio assault, Mara'akate manages to fuse the past sounds of the screamo/grind genre with a futuristic and aggressive edge.Recommended for Fans of
Usurp Synapse, The Refused, Heroin
kid brother collective
Kid Brother Collective
From Flint, Michigan, KBC produces a heart-rending mix of dynamic indie rock and agile, mature and refreshing post-hardcore that's full of changing melodies, charged, soaring guitar lines, and stirring, elevating vocals.Recommended for Fans of
Quicksand, Camber, Mineral, Rival Schools
jude the obscure
Jude the Obscure
This Canadian band unloads a potent mixture of technical, metallic guitar riffage, thunderous, high-powered rhythms and breakdowns, and vocals that range from entrancing, moving singing to harsh, spastic screams. All packed within crafty song structures that at times even shed a bit of mellow, smooth rocking signatures and acoustic guitars.Recommended for Fans of
Every Time Die, Converge, Cave In
in dying days
In Dying Days
Together for just over 5 years in the frozen tundra of Canada, In Dying Days actually shared a lot with their contemporary Florida musical counterparts. Relying on Slayer-inspired guitars, IDD delivered a viscous blow of metallic chugs and breakdowns yet still managed to incorporate a whirlpool of melodies and sincere emotion that stood out amongst an already tired genre.Recommended for Fans of
Shai Hulud, Unearth, Poison The Well
hopesfall
Hopesfall
Currently on Trustkill Records and formerly of Takehold Records, Hopesfall is currently at the pinnacle of the emo/metal genre. The vinyl format of the critically acclaimed "The Satellite Years" is loaded with melodies, breakdowns, good old fashioned rock, and amazing, uplifting vocals. You'll only be hearing more and more about these fellows in the future.Recommended for Fans of
Shai Hulud, Thursday, Poison The Well
forstella ford
Forstella Ford
With a proven track record which features multiple tours and releases, Forstella Ford breaks it all to a science. Consisting of discordant, frantic, metallic guitars, controlled off-time, dynamic rhythms, and wildly yelled, desparate vocals.Recommended for Fans of
Fugazi, Engine Down, Hoover
ex number five
Ex Number Five
Yet another band that just missed the boat, Ex Number Five was perched for success yet somehow their long, incredible journey ended way too soon. Packing in as much catchy, melodic, and upbeat hooks money could buy, Ex Number Five summoned a powerful force of emo, indie, and power pop rock.Recommended for Fans of
Farside, Gameface, Shades Apart
embodyment
Embodyment
We were fortunate enough to land the vinyl format of the "Hold Your Breath" album, this Tooth & Nail recording artists third full length endeavor. Expanding even further into the post hardcore realm of mature yet aggressive song-writing, Embodyment belts out plenty of tempered rock and groove-orientated rhythms along with their trademark soulful and gripping vocals.Recommended for Fans of
Far, Jimmy Eat World, Cave In, Finger Eleven
dearly departed
Dearly Departed
Featuring former members of such bands as Inside, Tension*, Scarab, and Helen Of Troy, Dearly Departed have laid to rest all presumptions and have taken a path all their own. Captivating, infectious swooning lullabies and not to mention their stellar display of musicianship, those who have been fortunate enough to hear Dearly Departed have already begun singing their praises.Recommended for Fans of
Dredg, Code Seven
celebrity
Celebrity
Now on Doghouse Records, Celebrity first sprouted with their now classic debut, "Sle.ep". Drawing upon influences that span the genres of 80's alternative pop, shoegazer, Brit pop, and post hardcore. Lush, thick, and effect-laddened guitars create a hypnotic, dreamlike atmosphere which is accentuated with entrancing, soft vocals, Celebrity delivers the whole package as a cutting-edge rock band that truly appreciates the artistic dichotomy of music, art, and expression.Recommended for Fans of
Duran Duran, The Cure, My Bloody Valentine
break of dawn
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