Halo Bite is a hardcore band hailing from Albany, NY. Members J (vocals), Russell (drums), Angie (guitar), Jeremy (guitar), and Chandler (bass) extract elements from the roots of punk, emo, and metal influences to create a version of hardcore that moves the mind and body.

Newgrounds Death Rugby is an emo band based in Charleston, SC.

Members include: Danny Jorgensen (singer), Dawn Durand (guitarist), J Condon (guitarist), Mark Condon (bassist), and Graham McLernon (drummer).