AVOID answers the question “what if Dale Earnhardt, Guy Fieri, and  started a  cover band?” – in spirit, ethos, and energy. And it kicks ass. Hailing from the vibrant music scene of Seattle, this four-piece is on a mission to foster a sense of community through their genre-defying sound. Drawing from their hometown’s rich musical legacy, AVOID crafts a dynamic mix that captures the essence of nostalgia while pushing boundaries into uncharted territory. With NASCAR and Fortnite as their fuel, AVOID aims to champion inclusivity and revive the spirit of heavy music with a fresh, passionate approach. Currently hard at work on their highly anticipated new album, set to drop in 2025 on UNFD, AVOID is ready to take things to the next level. Their upcoming release promises to deliver the same infectious energy and artistic flair that fans have come to love, while reminding us to have fun along the way.

UNWELL’s music speaks equally to the barricade and the back row, balancing crushing emotion and buoyant theatricality. On their Pure Noise debut, ALLEGORIA, the Detroit quartet meld muscular alt-rock, pop-punk vibrancy and propulsive hardcore into a multisensory escapist experience, dramatic storytelling that never loses sight of the rawest emotions. It’s a dichotomy that brings the album to life, melding quiet introspection with larger-than-life moments. It’s the sort of duality that helps UNWELL weave their way past well-worn genre tropes into a sound that’s all their own, one that’s brought the band rave reviews on live stages alongside the likes of  ,  and  Allegoria’s setting, the mystic realm of the same name, is depicted in striking visuals throughout the album’s artwork with medieval futurism: Gothic castles, cascading waterfalls and opulent thrones under the vast expanse of the universe. All this world-building, both musical and visual, swirls to a synesthesic, cinematic story told in real time: not an escape from reality but rather a refracted version of it, where everyday pain and triumph are elevated to mythic proportions and grand ambitions reverberate amongst a starry sky. It’s a land of make-believe that’s helped UNWELL tell their truest stories as artists, carving out a space for even deeper exploration ahead and leaving the gates open for whatever comes next.

An American Rock Band Featuring,
Paul Blair, Bass,
Will Pompey, Vocals,
Brian Denney, Guitar
Paul Banta, drums