Heart Out
Scranton, Pa.
Sounds like: A blend of melodic hardcore, punk, and rock and roll. For fans of the Descendents, Hot Water Music, and Seaweed.
Fun fact: Vocalist Peter Tanski is a published poet/author, as well as being Shop Steward for Teamsters Local 401.
Find them: facebook.com/heartoutband, Twitter/Instagram: @heartoutband,
reverbnation.com/heartoutband, soundcloud.com/heartoutband
Low Spirit
Upton, Mass.
Sounds like: Dark and gloomy rock music
Fun fact: Low Spirit is the solo project of Sam Checkoway from the band Sleeping Patterns.
Find them: facebook.com/lowspiritma, lowspirit.bandcamp.com, facebook.com/honestfacerecords, honestfacerecords.bandcamp.com,
Twitter: @honestfacerecs, honestfacerecords.storenvy.com
Mallcops
Somerville, Mass.
Sounds like: Emotional, honest, and sensitive — creating the perfect combination of emo, punk, and alternative.
Fun fact: The members of Mallcops aren’t cops and they don’t like Kevin James, but the Burlington Mall is sick.
Find them: facebook.com/mallcopsma, mallcopz.bandcamp.com,