hardcore
These are the best hardcore artists featured on Release Wave.
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Speed
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Fly Over States
Fly Over States, a post-hardcore / screamo band from Billings, MT, have recently signed with Fever Ltd. and are set to release their Ghosts EP on May 24th, 2024. Drawing inspiration from Underoath, Glassjaw, and The Chariot, their music features captivating rhythms that blend seamlessly with a dynamic energy perfect for fans of these influential bands.
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Four Year Strong
New England band Four Year Strong, known for mixing pop-punk and easycore genres, originated in Worcester, Massachusetts in 2001. Comprising Dan O'Connor, Alan Day, Joe Weiss, and Jake Massucco, the band has released seven studio albums are are signed to Pure Noise Records. Their most recent album, "Brain Pain," dropped on February 28, 2020 via Pure Noise Records, and they are preparing to launch their 8th LP, "Analysis Paralysis," in August 2024.
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Stand Still
Stand Still, an emotionally charged melodic hardcore band from Long Island, NY signed to Daze Records, carries on the legacy of the region's melodic hardcore scene with influences from acts like The Movielife. Formed in 2020, they gained recognition with EPs "A Practice In Patience" and "In A Moment’s Notice," receiving accolades from music publications. Their debut LP under Daze Records is set for release in June 2024.
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Drug Church
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.
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Hippie Trim
Hippie Trim, a German post-punk/hardcore band on Supervillain Records, gained attention with their explosive debut and energetic live performances. Blending heaviness with melody, their music has drawn comparisons to acts like Drug Church and Fiddlehead. Their upcoming EP "Morbid Orbit" highlights their exploration of profound themes while maintaining catchy melodies, set for release on May 31, 2024.
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GEL
Gel, an American hardcore band formed in 2018, has released an album and several EPs. The band consists of members from the powerviolence band Sick Shit, with influences from similar punk and hardcore bands.
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