Born and raised in Mesa, AZ, Anthony Cortez is bringing back pop punk with a wholesome twist. From love, death, heartbreak, and everything in between, this project is a way Anthony Cortez tells his story. With influences of Neck Deep, State Champs, and Real Friends, Anthony Cortez is looking to push the boundaries of pop punk while honing in to the early 2010’s vibes. Alongside producer and guitarist Shea Moore, Anthony Cortez has created the catchy hooks of Need A Break, Feel Like Me, and of course, Scottsdale Mom. Growing everyday, we hope you don’t forget the name, Anthony Cortez.
Living on such a chaotic planet, tossing and turning is inevitable. It’s hard to sleep in the midst of uncertainty. That’s why Sundressed was born. Lead vocalist and songwriter Trevor Hedges began his project in 2012, with the initial purpose of maintaining his sobriety.
Now, 8 years later, Hedges has refocused the project’s mission, writing songs that tackle mental health issues for others to take solace in. His confessional lyrics and punk-infused melodies inspire hope in listeners to continue moving forward.
With the addition of AJ Peacox (guitar), Vic Chan (drums), Matthew Graham and Justin Portillo, Sundressed has never sounded better. With new music produced by Mike Pepe dropping on Rude Records this year, the band is determined to make a positive impact, one lyric at a time
Created in Phoenix, Arizona, My Upside Down is a band that is looking to redefine emo-rock music. Comprised of 5 members, and taking influence from bands such as Fall Out Boy, Panic! At The Disco, and Rites of Spring, My Upside Down reaches and draws you in with energy and venom. After their latest release, Piece by Piece, garnered 850,000 streams independently in its first year of release, they plan to release new music at the end of 2025 and continue the story.
From the sprawling urban expanse of Phoenix, Arizona, Life on Standby, (or LOS, for short), delivers an intense blend of alternative rock and pop-punk that is both high-energy and deeply introspective.
The trio, composed of members who cut their teeth in the city's fertile and long-running punk and hardcore scene, captures the restless energy of their desert home and the universal feeling of waiting for life to begin.
Their sound is a dynamic mix of driving, guitar-heavy riffs and melodic, hook-laden choruses that nod to early-2000s alternative rock and pop-punk of the 2010s, while remaining fresh and distinctly modern. The songwriting explores the anxiety of wasted time, the thrill of new starts, and the quiet moments of reflection in between. This duality is the core of their music: a high-octane soundtrack for existential dread. Lyrically, the band channels the universal feeling of anticipation and stasis, capturing the internal struggle between living in the moment and longing for what's next.
Though LOS initially cut their teeth through pop punk & emo, the confines of those genres have proven restricting. With their new singles "The Architect" and "Tradewinds" (both produced by Cory Spotts), they showcase their diversity and ability to blend sounds, LOS knows no boundaries and aren’t afraid to mix & match to their liking.
With their new singles, a generating buzz, blistering live performances and a dedicated fanbase, Life on Standby is moving past just waiting and into their next, most powerful chapter yet.
After playing guitar in multiple hardcore, pop punk and experimental bands in the Phoenix area for over 10 years, crimmins finally decided it was time to set down his instrument and pick up a microphone, step out on his own and create the music that he’s always wanted. With shimmery synths and catchy guitar hooks and melodies, crimmins is sure to have a song stuck in your head for weeks.
