Formed in 2021, Jaguero is a punk/emo band from Vicenza, Italy featuring members of Slander, Regarde, and La Fortuna. Following the release of their EPs Worst Weekend Ever (2022) and New Love (2023), produced by Maurizio Baggio at La Distilleria and released via Epidemic Records, the band quickly gained momentum with festival appearances and international shows. Those early releases were later compiled into a limited-edition self-titled vinyl. With their debut full-length album "Make Me Feel Alive Again" due in April 2026, Jaguero push further into emotional extremes — blending punk urgency, grunge grit, and melodic hooks while staying rooted in the DIY spirit of small rooms and packed club floors, where shared experience matters more than genre boundaries.

Hailing from Philadelphia, the post-hardcore powerhouse Bitter Branches brings together members from notable bands like Deadguy, Lifetime, and Kid Dynamite. Their sophomore album, 'Let's Give The Land Back To The Animals', produced by J. Robbins, delves into darker, moodier territories, showcasing influences from Black Flag to the Amphetamine Reptile roster. With vocalist Tim Singer's introspective lyrics and a dynamic sonic landscape, Bitter Branches deliver a potent blend of aggression and nuance that resonates with themes of anger and societal defiance.

Brooklyn-based emo punks Awful Din, formed in 2014, have become fixtures in the New York DIY scene with their crunchy, emo-inspired melodic punk sound. Influenced by bands like Saves The Day and Texas Is The Reason, guitarists Kat and Aaron showcase their chemistry honed since childhood. Their upcoming ANTI BODY LP, set for release on January 28 via We’re Trying Records, promises bittersweet and introspective themes, continuing their evolution from their debut LP Only Constantly in 2022.

Formed in 2017, Minneapolis, Minnesota indie/punk band Heart to Gold strike a chord with their swaggering, scrappy Midwest punk that prioritizes the strength of the collective over the individual. There are obvious influences from bands like The Weakerthans, American Football, Weezer, Husker Du, and more, but Heart to Gold is really doing their own thing with it and that's in part due to Grant Whiteoak, lead singer and guitarist. Both on a songwriting and a vocal delivery level, his voice and his lyrics can often times feel like two distinct instruments––and part of the band's magic is in how they're able to masterfully weave it all together. The band is singed to Will Yip's Memory Music and will release their a new LP in November 2024.

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.

FakeYou is a Montreal-based punk band cultivating a sound that fuses loss and vulnerability into urgent, emotionally charged anthems. Hailing from the heart of Montreal's DIY punk scene, the band's gritty melodies and reflective lyrics capture the tumultuous aftermath of all-consuming devotion. Drawing inspiration from bands like Leatherface, Hot Water Music, and The Flatliners, FakeYou's debut album *Promise to Disappear* (out April 3rd via 59 X Records) showcases their raw edge and unwavering emotional depth, promising a cathartic journey through memory, madness, and longing.

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.

Drought is a bay-area melodic hardcore band influenced by Pianos Become the Teeth, Title Fight and mewithoutYou, and are currently signed to Iodine Records. The band will release their emotionally charged debut album "Souvenir," in July 2025, showcasing a fusion of post-hardcore and emo. Recorded by Jack Shirley, the album channels themes of survivor's guilt and generational trauma, featuring guest vocals from members of Fiddlehead and Mom Jeans.

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.

Hailing from Canada, The Flatliners have been an influential force in the punk scene for nearly 24 years. Their upcoming album 'Cold World', slated for release on May 8, delves into themes of clarity, legacy, and nostalgia. Drawing inspiration from the urgent energy of punk rock and the intricate guitar work of their sound, tracks like 'Inner Peace' and 'Burn' showcase their dynamic musical evolution.

Red Arrow Highway, hailing from West Michigan, is an alt-rock band gearing up to unveil their sophomore album, *Be Someone Better*, on March 20th, 2026, under the banner of North Carolina's indie label, Self Aware Records. Drawing inspiration from rock legends like Bruce Springsteen and Tom Petty, as well as modern torchbearers such as The Menzingers, The Gaslight Anthem, Spanish Love Songs and Bright Eyes, their sound marries classic rock aesthetics with contemporary indie punk passion with big alt-rock hooks. Through their lead single 'Not the End,' the band delves into societal critique with infectious melodies and fervent instrumentation, encapsulating the essence of their upcoming record.

Planes Mistaken For Stars (also known as Planes or PMFS) is a Punk / Hardcore Punk band formed in Peoria, Illinois in 1997. The group later relocated to Denver, CO. In 2007 the band announced that they would be disbanding following a final comprehensive US tour. Their final show was played on February 16, 2008 at the Marquis Theater in Denver supported by fellow local friends Kingdom of Magic and Mustangs &.Madras. Since 2010 PMFS have been sporadically active again, and in 2016 a new album was announced. Founding member Gared O'Donnell died in November 24, 2021 due to cancer and the band subsequently disbanded. The band will finally release their final recordings with Gared and their first new music since 2016 in the form of a new LP in November of 2024.

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.