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Punk Island Fest in an annual music fest organized and curated by a collective of punx in NYC, Supported by Make Music New York.

ABOUT THE BAND:

From the band’s bandcamp page: ABBATIA is an intense, ever-changing music project ripping through America’s northeast and beyond. Fronted by Jazz, Droogie, backed by Syd Solanke’s cutthroat production and vocals, and the relentless drumming of Peter Sukeena, ABBATIA shouts tortured poems through an unyielding sonic field.  yank your tether. 

Phantasma! In The Ends of The Loom

ABBATIA

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Phantasma! In The Ends of The Loom
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11-track album by ABBATIA
"we alive. everything's fine."
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    Qwyzod 2:28
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    The Loom Rider 2:48
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    Interstice 1:11
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    Exhume! 2:43
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    AMs [ft. naija star] 1:42
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    Basilisk Black & The Blind Rat Bastards 3:45
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    Phantasma 2:27
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    The Ends 3:52
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    Blemmyae Brained [ft. AFK] 3:24
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    Battledroid [ft. naija star] 3:09
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    We Alive! 3:34
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ABOUT THE BAND:

Hardcore band formed in 2014 from NYC

Ryan Bland - vox, Mattakins - guitar, Dan Piro - guitar, Rey Brutal - bass, Ryan Seit - drums

ABOUT THE BAND:

AFK blends together experimental hip-hop, industrial, electronic, and punk to bring a sound that's explosive, aggressive, unforgiving, but most importantly honest—a fusion that has been shaking up the NYC underground upon their arrival.

ABOUT THE BAND:

Allapartus started as a punk band during Adam’s college years, morphing over time into its current lineup: Adam Woodly on vocals and guitar, Zsorian Sanchez on guitar, Tateich Calhoun on drums, and Kevin Dubois on bass. Their music balances “delicate atmosphere and guitar-driven catharsis,” pulling from pop-punk, post-hardcore, and emo influences while keeping tension and release at the core of their songwriting.

Lyrically, the band takes inspiration from books, film, history, and current events. Adam cites science fiction, DIY communities, and labor organizing as major thematic pillars, with the upcoming full-length album expanding on those ideas—delving into alienation, working-class struggle, patriarchy, and generational trauma.

ALREADY LATE:

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Already Late is a NYC trio blending alternative, hip-hop, and pop-punk into something that refuses to sit still. Frontman Jest A King flows from singing to rapping, guitar to ukulele. Blurring lines between pop-punk angst, J-rock intensity, jazz unpredictability, and hip-hop rhythm, Already Late is a sonic rebellion—gritty, poetic, and unapologetically genre-bending. Fronted by Johnnie Noct (lead vocals/guitar), alongside the rhythmic precision of B-Stixx (drums/uku), and grounded by Hakase’s dynamic basslines and scream vocals, the trio delivers bilingual anthems in English and Japanese, each song a pocket universe of raw emotion and relentless energy. They’re chaotic but calculated. They’re thoughtful but explosive. And if you’re just finding out—you’re Already Late. est. 2018

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ABOUT THE BAND:

From the Set List: “Queens-based band AVATAREDEN. The members of the self-described "Trans-Led Genre Expansive Experience" expertly weave together English and Spanish lyrics while surprisingly, and seamlessly, fusing elements of salsa, indie-rock, pop, RnB and Latinx jazz.” 

ABOUT THE BAND:

Bangzz is a garage-punk duo made up of Erika Libero (guitar, vocals) and Jess Caesar (drums). Erika kicks off the series breaking down their song 'Big Ole Di

ABOUT THE BAND:

Best Bear is a Philadelphia based indie rock band formed in late 2019 and active since 2020. The band works within a slow burn post emo framework, with a sound often compared to The Beths, Sweet Pill, Hop Along, Snail Mail, and early Paramore, emphasizing dynamic pacing, emotional clarity, and carefully constructed songs. Best Bear operates as a rotating collective of Philadelphia based musicians, with songs written by Blue Barnett forming the foundation across recordings and live shows, allowing the lineup to shift without changing the band’s core identity. The project has become a consistent presence in the local and regional music scene while maintaining a clear and recognizable sound. In 2022, Best Bear released When, which gained attention from WXPN, Radio 104.5, and a range of regional and college radio stations. The song “Gaslighter” has received consistent airplay and remains in regular rotation. Best Bear is currently writing their second anticipated full length album, continuing to build on their songwriting with a focus on emotional directness and intention. Best Bear has toured throughout the Northeast and Midwest and has performed at notable venues and showcases, with upcoming appearances including Pouzza Fest in Montreal. This past summer they performed as a main stage artist at Philly Pride 365, celebrating in big fashion their dedication and love for the LGBTQIA community that's been so supportive of this group. Their live sets prioritize focus and connection, balancing restraint and release while remaining grounded in the songs themselves.


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