Home Front is a Canadian post-punk and new wave band formed in 2021 by Graeme McKinnon (No Problem, Wednesday Night Heroes) and Clint Frazier (Shout Out Out Out Out). Hailing from Edmonton, Alberta, the band released their debut EP, Think of the Lie, in 2021, followed by their first full-length album, Games of Power, in 2023. Their music blends post-punk, new wave, and synth-pop with catchy guitar riffs, driving rhythms, and evocative vocals, drawing comparisons to bands like Joy Division and Suicide.  Their sophomore LP "Watch It Die" will be released in November 2025.

Idlewild is a Scottish alternative rock band formed in Edinburgh in 1995. They are known for their evolution from early punk-influenced sound to more melodic and experimental art rock styles including influences from R.E.M, The Replacements, The Smiths, Fugazi and everything in between. The band's lineup has seen some changes, with Roddy Woomble (vocals), Rod Jones (guitar), Colin Newton (drums), and Bob Fairfoull (bass) being the core members. Idlewild's discography includes nine studio albums, showcasing their diverse sonic landscape and willingness to explore new sounds, with a 10th LP slated for fall of 2025.