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,

By Amanda Dittmar

For Weekender

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