Hailing from Baltimore, Maryland, The S.E.T. is a hardcore band on a mission to deliver unapologetic music that speaks truth to power. The band has just announced their debut EP Self Evident Truth set for release on March 6, 2026 via Flatspot Records. Featuring members with backgrounds in renowned acts like Turnstile and End It, their debut EP "Self Evident Truth" channels influences from local legends Gut Instinct and draws parallels to iconic crossover bands such as Leeway and Judge. With their intense soundscapes and socially conscious lyrics, The S.E.T. is poised to ignite a movement within the hardcore scene. New single T.M.T." now streaming everywhere.

Pacifist is a Mumbai-based, 5-piece post-hardcore band known for their cathartic, emotionally charged music blending 90s hardcore, post-punk, and noise-rock, reflecting themes of urban anxiety and societal apathy. Since forming, they've gained recognition in the South Asian hardcore scene with their energetic live shows and releases like the Greyscale Dreams EP, aiming to connect Indian hardcore to the global stage with DIY ethics and powerful soundscapes. The band will release a new EP titled Five EP in January 2026. RIYL: At the Drive In, Refused, Thursday, La Dispute, Touche Amor

End It is a hardcore band from Baltimore, MD. Formed in 2017, the five-piece have pride for the city and often address the unease mixed with hope that stems from the community they live in. The band came out strong with the release of their self-titled EP the same year they started, and followed it up with 2020’s One Way Track. In the summer of 2022, the band took the hardcore world by storm with the EP, Unpleasant Living released through Flatspot Records. Quickly becoming a favorite with fans and press alike, the album landed on best of the year lists from Revolver, BrooklynVegan, Stereogum, No Echo and more. The band takes heavy influence from ‘90s hardcore, while throwing in their own flavor of thrashy guitars and charismatic vocals from Akil Godsey. They will be releasing their debut LP in summer of 2025.

Underoath is an American post-hardcore band. They gained mainstream popularity with albums like They're Only Chasing Safety and Define the Great Line. After disbanding in 2013, they reunited in 2015 and released their latest albums, Erase Me in 2018 and Voyeurist in 2022.

Better Lovers is an American hardcore punk band from Buffalo, New York. Formed in 2023 after the dissolution of Every Time I Die, the group consists of vocalist Greg Puciato, guitarists Jordan Buckley and Will Putney, bassist Stephen Micciche, and drummer Clayton Holyoak. The band is signed to SharpTone Records and released their debut EP, God Made Me an Animal, in 2023. Often labeled a supergroup, the band features members formerly of Every Time I Die (Buckley, Micciche, and Holyoak) and The Dillinger Escape Plan (Puciato), as well as a current member of Fit For An Autopsy (Putney). They are gearing up to release their debut LP titled "Highly Irresponsible" on Sharptone Records in October 2024.

Starting out on the floors of squats and basements, SHORELINE have played pretty much every venue in Europe that has provided them with a power outlet over the past ten years. Since then, they have played shows with scene legends such as FOUR YEAR STRONG, KNUCKLE PUCK, and SILVERSTEIN. This February, they will be touring the UK with ARM’S LENGTH – and just recently, they played a sold-out, acclaimed hometown show at Sputnikhalle in Münster with 600 tickets sold, their biggest headlining concert to date. SHORELINE was formed in 2015 out of a desire to be an active part of the scene back home in Münster. First demo songs on YouTube and plenty of DIY diligence soon got the band on the road. With their third album, To Figure Out, SHORELINE gained attention beyond Europe’s borders when they became the first German band to release an album on the US label Pure Noise Records. The band is gearing up to release their latest LP 'Is This The Low Point Or The Moment After?' on March 13, 2026, through Pure Noise Records.

Formed in 2014, Drain is a hardcore/crossover band hailing from Santa Cruz, California.

Turnstile, a hardcore punk band from Baltimore, formed in 2010, draws heavy influence from NYHC bands like Madball, Leeway, Judge, Bold, Gorilla Biscuits, and Orange 9MM along with 90s bands like Rage Against the Machine, 311, and Jane’s Addiction. Their music blends elements of hardcore, alternative metal, alternative rock, grunge, soul, R&B, pop punk and art rock, creating a unique groovy sound.

Drug Church is #1, so why try harder? Truer words have never been spoken (or emblazoned upon merch that may or may not reference a novelty shirt seen on a 1998 Fatboy Slim album cover). For over a decade, Drug Church have been building a very strong case that they’re the best loud guitar band in the game. Releasing 4 amazing LPs, including the highly acclaimed Cheer and Hygine, their fifth full-length PRUDE due out in October 2024 is a 28-minute blast of aggression, melody, irreverence, and genuine heart, proving that Drug Church is the best in the game. The album is so downright satisfying it tricks you into thinking there’s nothing all that surprising about a difficult-to-pigeonhole punk band from Albany, NY, with a name like Drug Church somehow having a career at all, much less one that would last over 10 years and qualify them as the best band going. But before you start trying to think of who might have them beat (good luck), consider what just might be the key to Drug Church’s unexpected staying power: Don’t take it too seriously. Drug Church are known for their intense vocal delivery helmed by Patrick Kindlon, crunchy hardcore groove, catchy melodies and 90s alternative hooks, that have fans stage diving and shouting along to like no other. Fans of Fiddlehead, Militarie Gun, Seaweed, The Pixies, Fugazi, Touche Amore, Hot Water Music, Anxious and so many others will all find something to love about Drug Church's unique high energy sound.

Poison the Well is making a comeback with their first album in 15 years, 'Peace In Place', set for release on March 20, 2026. Known for their influential 1999 album, the band's new single 'Thoroughbreds' showcases an evolution of their introspective lyrics and powerful riffs, appealing to fans of emotional hardcore and post-hardcore genres. Lead vocalist Jeffrey Moreira's reflections on the journey emphasize connection and catharsis, making this raw exploration of emotions a must-listen for fans old and new.

Soul Blind are a hardcore-adjacent shoegazey/post-grunge band from Hudson Valley, NY channeling elements of 90s grunge, shoegeaze, and post-hardcore, originally signed to Other People Records for their debut LP and singed to Closed Casket Activities for their sophomore LP due out fall 2025.

MS PAINT is an American rock band from Hattiesburg, Mississippi, known for their experimental synth-punk sound. The band consists of Deedee (vocals), Nick Panella (synthesizers), Quinn Mackey (drums), and Randy Riley (bass). They are known for their guitar-less approach and blend of punk, industrial, and electronic elements.

Speedway is a hardcore band from Stockholm, Sweden formed in 2019.

Chat Pile is an American noise rock band from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The band is composed of four members using the pseudonyms Raygun Busch (vocals), Luther Manhole (guitar), Stin (bass), and Cap'n Ron (drums). Their debut album God's Country was released on July 29, 2022 featuring elements of noise rock, sludge metal, and hardcore, and hearkens back to the sounds of bands like The Jesus Lizard, Rep Amphetamine era Helmet, Rollins band, Pixies, Sonic Youth, Big Black and many others. The band is gearing up to release their sophomore LP in October 2024.