In an increasingly artificial world, singer-songwriter Madds Buckley is staying undeniably human.An RIAA Gold-certified artist with more than 2 million monthly listeners, Buckley pairs clearvocals with unexpected melodies and a deep-rooted instinct for storytelling.

Justin Nozuka is a singer-songwriter and producer born in Queens, New York and raised in Toronto, Canada. He’s renowned for his intimate, acoustic style, collaborating with artists such as Mahalia, River Tiber, RZA, India Arie, Zacari, and Russ.

Before Dead Poet Society carved its place as one of modern rock’s most distinctive voices, it began as an obsessive study in emotional contrast, and that spirit courses through 2026’s Monarch.

Whoever Allan Rayman is, he’s made a hell of a body of work so far. The Wyoming born, Toronto based artist has delivered one head-scratching, hypnotic and heavenly project after another, including Hotel Allan , Courtney EP , Roadhouse 01 , Harry Hard-On , and CHRISTIAN .

Surely Tempo is a 5-piece indie rock band from Santa Ana, California, known for their melodic sound, energetic live shows, and steady organic growth. Since forming in 2020, the band has built a strong following through consistent releases, touring, and viral content.

Curious and cozy small cities adorn the landscape of the American Midwest. Each one has its own claim to fame (or two). Counting the Wright Brothers among its most notable denizens, Dayton, OH remains renowned as “the birthplace of aviation,” but it’s also responsible for the Cheez-It. Knox proudly calls the area home.

“I couldn’t sleep at all while making this record,” admits HAWTHORNE HEIGHTS frontman JT Woodruff of his band’s eighth full-length, THE RAIN JUST FOLLOWS ME, due out September 10, 2021 via Pure Noise Records. “It was an 18-year breakdown in the making.”

Paige Fish, the Utah-born songstress from Springville, has captivated audiences with a voice and presence beyond her years. Drawing inspiration from the likes of Stevie Nicks, Norah Jones, Noah Kahan, and Zach Bryan, Paige has been songwriting since childhood, penning tunes and performing long before most artists get their start.

Holywatr is a unique, gritty blend of nu metal, emo, and hardcore. Inspired by alt-rock/metal legends like Deftones, Holywatr is forging a new path that transcends genres and leaves audiences begging for more.

Meeting Zauntee is like running the ‘Rocky Steps’ in Philadelphia. His frenetic, stream-of-consciousness energy pulls you in. Making high art for the Most High is what drives him. Born Zachariah Erickson, he grew up in Tampa writing and producing music from age ten.

Purgatory at The Masquerade Doors 6:30 pm / All Ages

SUICIDE SILENCE is back to being Suicide Silence,” declares founding guitarist, Chris Garza. “It took years of hell to get here, but we’re better for it.” Indeed, the California quintet that put deathcore on the map (and installed themselves as a mainstay in modern extreme metal) has come full circle. They’re here to kill.