“We’re Soul Blind, from the Hudson Valley,” is how the set starts. And the band makes good on that threat from the first note. Thick, pedal-drenched, and aggressive, Soul Blind take the heaviest elements of their hardcore roots and cut it with Modern Rock. The songs you heard in your dad’s truck are run through the unforgiving filter of the music that drew you to punk and metal. Crowbar and Stone Temple Pilots. All Out War into Tad. It’s all there, because Soul Blind doesn’t try to hide what shaped them. The result is music for the freaks. Non-denominational subculture weirdo tracks. It’s the sound of living in the shadow of NYC and never feeling jealous. The sound of proudly standing on the shoulders of local giants who never got their due. The sound of being four reprobates with nothing to offer the world but music. In other words, a real band.
Split Chain
Hailing from Bristol, UK, Split Chain has rapidly cemented itself as one of the UK’s most
electrifying new rock bands. Blending shoegaze textures with the raw energy of hardcore and the anthemic hooks of alternative rock, the band has pioneered a raucous brand of ‘nu-gaze’ that has resonated deeply with fans worldwide. Since forming in 2023, Split Chain has already racked up over 15 million streams, toured alongside their heroes in the UK and USA, and played some of the UK’s most revered festivals, including Download, Outbreak, and 2000 Trees.
The five-piece—comprising vocalist Bert Martinez-Cowles, guitarists Oli Bowles and Jake Reid,
bassist Tom Davies, and drummer Aaron Black—has built its reputation on authenticity, explosive live performances, and a DIY ethos that remains at the heart of everything they do. Their visceral sound and aesthetic pull influence from a broad spectrum of genres, from pop-punk and grunge to black metal and nu-metal, giving them the unique ability to slot seamlessly onto diverse tour lineups. Whether sharing the stage with hardcore sparks GEL, beloved grunge-gazers Superheaven, post-hardcore legends Thursday or alternative rock stalwarts like Boston Manor, Split Chain thrives in any setting.
Their uncompromising vision and undeniable momentum led to their signing with the legendary Epitaph Records, placing them among the ranks of some of their biggest influences. With only a
handful of singles out in the world, Split Chain is now gearing up for their highly anticipated debut album, slated for release in July 2025.
With a sound that balances aggression and melody, a relentless drive to push boundaries, and a
rapidly growing fanbase, Split Chain is not just a band to watch—they’re a band redefining the
future of alternative music. With their sights set on global touring in support of their debut album, there’s no limit to how high they can climb. The chain does what it wants—and right now, it’s unstoppable.
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Dream Fatigue
Dream Fatigue is an alt, post-rock band hailing from all over New England. Fueled by influences ranging from Hum to Thursday, with a hint of Incubus, this band has crafted a sound that is both unique and familiar.
Formed in 2024 by Matt and Jonali, Dream Fatigue is joined by talented members of other notable bands such as Jackal, Vomit Forth, and Born Cursed.
