King in Yellow (HV) – Dark, swirling post-punk/psych they call “heavy jangle,” with reverb-soaked guitars and hooks that swing between dreamy and menacing.
None Shall Sleep (NJ) – Gritty, politically charged punk rock from the Jersey wastelands with big riffs and shout-along choruses.
Carlos theChords and Marly (NYC) – NYC duo blending reggae, ska, punk, and alt rock into warm, dubby grooves and melodic guitars.
The Fiendz (NJ) – Long-running Jersey legends delivering classic pop-punk: buzzsaw guitars, huge melodies, and tons of heart.
The Snorts (HV) – Melodic punk rock with the emphasis on the rock!