German metalcore collective Half Me have honed a hard-hitting and thought-provoking sound that they describe as being "rough, dynamic and bitter."
Introducing: Half Me
New Band of the Week: Tether.
Exciting London newcomers Tether. offer up a modern spin on post-hardcore with a furiously feisty and intense but engaging sound that they describe as "energetic, cathartic and inspirational."
New Band of the Week: Keep This Up
Having started life with a catchy pop-punk vibe, Peterborough band Keep This Up! have reinvented themselves with a significantly heavier emo meets post-hardcore approach.
Introducing: Preacher
Channel your inner 2010s emo self for the intoxicating metalcore meets post-hardcore sound of Nevada band Preacher. The band take pride in hailing from the "biggest little city in the world" Reno, where they've honed a nostalgic sound they describe as "energetic, unique and captivating."
Discover This: Modernwelfare
New post-hardcore band Modernwelfare fuse elements of metal and alternative rock with electronic and pop influences in a sound they describe as "fun, fast and hopefully thought-provoking."
Introducing: Windshelter
Swiss band Windshelter have honed an intoxicating sound that fuses the intensity of post-hardcore with more melodic, almost emo elements that they describe as "deep, energetic and mindful."
New Band of the Week: Caustic Waves
We've featured several "one-man-bands" through the years of running GigRadar, but only one has ever made it to our New Band of the Week feature. But we've now doubled that tally as we unearthed Glasgow-based Caustic Waves' nostalgic alternative post-hardcore.
New Band of the Week: Muscle Vest
If you're a fan of the weird and bizarre and you're generally a bit fed up with the way of the world (let's face it, who isn't?) then Muscle Vest could be just the tonic.
Introducing: New Habits
Utah band New Habits formed with a purpose to inspire listeners to develop new habits and better their lives and relationships.
New Band of the Week: El Moono
Brighton quartet El Moono offer up a heavy yet melodic fusion of hardcore, post-hardcore, grunge and metal that they intriguingly summarise as sitting "somewhere between Deftones and Kelly Clarkson."
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