Incendiary
Incendiary began in the summer of 2007 on Long Island, New York playing an angry, mid-90s style of hardcore in the vein of Indecision, Strife, and Snapcase. Featuring members of Soldiers, the band released a demo and a CD/7inch entitled "Amongst The Filth", available on itunes, amazon.com, and Interpunk.com. The band's debut LP entitled "Crusade" was released on May 16th, 2009. Crusade is darker and heavier than anything the band has released so far, infuenced by bands such as All Out War and Buried Alive.
The Maddigans
In the past couple years The Maddigans have worked extremely hard and it's started to pay off. Their recent accomplishments include booking their 7th Canadian tour, 1st ever US tour, being featured on AbsolutePunk, playing Canadian Music Week 2011, and reaching over 13,000 fans on facebook alone. Now the band is gearing up for Canadian, US and other tours in early 2012. Check out their website here: www.facebook.com/themaddigans
Disco Ensemble
Disco Ensemble was formed in 1996 in Pori, Finland. For many years the band has been in the basements and underground-venues, writing songs and playing shows that would have put any band in the limelight to shame. From periods ranging from progressive hardcore to more accessible punk rock, childhood friends Mikko (drums) and Jussi (guitar), bassist Lasse and vocalist Miikka have been Finland's best kept secret for too long.
John Roderick
John Roderick is the lead singer and guitarist in the band The Long Winters. He was born in Seattle but grew up in Alaska. He started playing guitar in high school but never really bothered to get good until many years later when all his other options had dried up. John was also a touring member of the band Harvey Danger, and was a guest musician on the Death Cab for Cutie album Transatlanticism, the Nada Surf album The Weight is a Gift, and the Decemberists album Picaresque.
Gravedale High
Gravedale High are a Norwich, UK based punk-rock band. Taking influence from bands such as Therapy?, Misfits and The Offspring; Gravedale High play a brand of horror-influenced punk-rock. www.myspace.com/gravedalehigh
Howard Marks
Cute Is What We Aim For
On August 18, 2009, lead singer Shaant Hacikyan announced via his Twitter account he was going solo. Dave Melillo confirmed that he and guitarist Jeff Czum had left the band. Jeff, Dave, and Mike Lasaponara went on to create a new band, Nocturnal Me. In early 2010, it was announced that the band will continue with frontman Shaant Hacikyan as the only original member to continue, joining with former members of Mandy K.
The Artillery
"The Artillery hit that sweet spot where screamo and modern rock merge. The band's latest release Fear is In is a melting pot of screaming vocals and screaming guitars with an iron-clad rhythm... Fear is In is a good introduction into The Artillery, even though the band shows on the record that they are in the process of defining themselves... The Artillery show they have a future in this style and a deep passion to move with its tide." - Absolutepunk.net - sweetpeasuzie
Trial Kennedy
Trial Kennedy are an alternative rock band from Melbourne, Victoria that formed in 2002. Since their formation, the band have increased in popularity significantly due to their prolific touring and from the support of independent Australian radio shows, such as Triple J's punk and hardcore-oriented show, ShortFastLoud. The band's unique name comes from a music teacher, Mark Kennedy. When the band met in high school, they were all seeing Kennedy as their guitar tutor."We all 'trialled' off him", noted guitarist Stacey Gray.