When it comes to modern mid-west emo music, no one does it better than Californian rockers Mom Jeans. Known for their infectious choruses and happy-go-lucky attitude, Mom Jeans have cultivated a devoted following since their 2016 debut album, Best Buds'. Their tracks, including Death Cup' and Edward 40hands', ignite the crowd every time they perform, turning every Mom Jeans show into an unforgettable party.

Named after the cheap sparkling wine associated with English youth drinking culture, the Lambrini Girls deliver razor sharp lyricism alongside furious noise-punk. Formed in Brighton by Phoebe Lunny and Lilly Macieira-Bogelmez, the duo worked their way from the local punk scene to now being one of the UK's shining punk stars. Their 2025 debut album 'Who Let The Dogs Out' was beloved by fans and critics alike - propelling them to indie stardom. With angry lyrics tackling politics, gentrification, and misogyny - a Lambrini Girls show is one of unity, compassion and crowd engagement. Don't miss the UK punk duo when they come stateside!

Indie-folk-rock trailblazers Bright Eyes remain one of the most influential acts in modern alternative music. Comprised of singer-songwriter Conor Oberst, producer and multi-instrumentalist Mike Mogis, and pianist Nate Walcott, the Omaha-based trio are known for their honest and emotionally introspective indie rock sound. Their album 'I'm Wide Awake, Its Morning', which included tracks 'First Day Of My Life' and 'Lua' cemented Oberst as one of the greatest songwriters in the indie scene.

Led by Canadian singer Mike Milosh, R&B project Rhye was originally formed with Danish producer Robin Hannibal, sparking a wave of intrigue after early tracks like "Open" and "The Fall" dropped with little information attached, which led to widespread speculation about the identity behind the music. Rhye's debut album, Woman, arrived in 2013 and was later longlisted for the Polaris Music Prize.

Things have only been on the up for California-born rapper Vince Staples since the release of his debut album Summertime '06 in 2015. Fresh from The Vince Staples Show and a run of acclaimed records including Ramona Park Broke My Heart and Dark Times, Staples returns with his new album Cry Baby and a full-scale 2026 tour.

Leading the British punk rock revolution that would also birth The Sex Pistols and The Clash, The Damned released their debut single 'New Rose' in 1976. Their debut album, Damned Damned Damned, a full throttle assault of poppy hooks and machine gun riffage, followed soon after and their place in the punk history books was assured.