Hailing from the South Bay of Los Angeles, rock band Seahaven have carved a unique place in the alternative landscape with the emotional urgency of their debut Winter Forever, the atmospheric depth of Reverie Lagoon: Music for Escapism Only, and the introspective return of Halo of Hurt. Known for their evolution between raw emo, moody indie rock, and cinematic soundscapes, Seahaven have built a loyal following drawn to their honesty and dynamic range.
Breakup Shoes
Arizona alt-indie act Breakup Shoes has no plans of stopping anytime soon.
Formed in 2015 by close high school friends, now 10 years later, the hardworking group has evolved into their current lineup — Nick Zawisa (vocals / guitar), Matthew Witsoe (drums), Michael Montiel (bass) and Michael Cully (guitar) — thanks in part to the DIY show culture across their hometown of Phoenix and leaning into extensive US touring with bands like Summer Salt, WILLIS, Phoneboy and more.
From 2016’s acclaimed debut EP, Nicotine Dream, the band has proceeded to self-release two additional EPs as well as three full-length albums — with 2018’s Unrequited Love (& other clichés) garnering nearly fifty million streams across platforms.
Most recently the band put out 2023’s The Death of Everything Worrisome. The eight-track LP — featuring singles “At Least I’ve Still Got Some Friends,” “Rat Race” and “Get Lost” — is an earnest reflection on modern anxiety that balances blunt vulnerability with catchy hooks and melodies.
Moving into the second half of 2025, Breakup Shoes is set to release their highly anticipated follow-up titled, Standing Still.
Produced by Charlie Brand (Miniature Tigers), someone who was hugely influential to the group, Breakup Shoes says they found a great “sonic match” for their upcoming record.
“[Charlie] helped us forge a new chapter in our sound that is ambitious and original while still keeping the earnest lyricism and storytelling that Breakup Shoes is known for front and center,” says Nick Zawisa.
“The album chronicles the story of my last few years, centered around feeling dissatisfaction with the status quo,” Zawisa adds. “It grapples with feeling stuck, complacent, and unhappy; all the feelings that culminated in uprooting my life and moving across the country.”
The band’s infectious lead single “Brainwash” is streaming worldwide now, with the album releasing October 10th, 2025 and is available for pre-order now at breakupshoes.com.
House & Home
From its inception in a Richmond, VA basement in 2017, House & Home’s goal has remained the same: to reach catharsis in the loudest way possible. Blazing through basements and DIY spaces all around the country, the quartet carved out a path for themselves early on to grow their following and hone their aggressive, yet thoughtful signature sound. Now, numerous nationwide tours in the last few years have given them the opportunity to connect with audiences they never imagined reaching, and they only want more.
House & Home’s 2025 sophomore LP, “I Won’t Look for You” solidifies the band as a force to be reckoned with, showcasing poignant lyricism, intricate and dynamic guitar work, and a driving rhythm section built for banging your head. The lead single, “Swarm,” showcases the nuance and impact the group is capable of packing into a song, while tracks like “Oracle” offer relatable and earnest emotion that listeners can sink their teeth into.
It’s all done with two guitars, bass, drums, and an ethos that can only be learned from cutting your teeth on makeshift stages and garage floors. House & Home brings the energy to fill any room, tear up any stage, and leave an impression on anyone within earshot.
