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The Return of Nuzzle: Forever Friends, DIY Melodic Noise & Throwbacks to '95: Follow, For Now 30 Years Later. An Interview.
Nuzzle reflects on the making of Follow, For Now, their first shows in 25 years, and what’s next for the band. An interview with Simon (Sam) Fabela, Nate Dalton, and Ricardo Reano | TOP8 Scene


Hardcore Band Division of Mind Live in Richmond, VA | GALLERY
Hardcore band Division of Mind takes The Camel in Richmond, VA, ahead of a snowstorm. Photos inside. By Casey Funke for TOP8 Scene


Hit the Lights Announces 2026 Tour Celebrating 20 Years of This Is a Stick Up… Don’t Make It a Murder
Pop-punk band Hit The Lights is hitting the road in 2026 to celebrate 20 years of This Is a Stick Up... Don't Make It a Murder. More info and full tour dates inside.


Inside the World of Vancouver Rock Band, Momentary.
Momentary is making waves with their self-titled EP. Get to know the Vancouver-based band in our Top8 Scene interview. We talk about their sound and influences.


Stray View is taking the Metalcore Scene by Storm
Meet Dallas metalcore band Stray View. They take us through some of their playlist, we break down their heavy sound, latest single “Collide,” and upcoming US tour with Melrose Ave and Autumn Kings. Stray View is: Dave Escamilla, Brandon Rodriguez, Lukas Vitullo, Jake Lewis.


An Interview With Shufelt's Adam Rebillard
Meet Shufelt, the NY band blurring the lines between nostalgic emo-pop and raw hardcore. Vocalist Adam discusses their new album "Radical Acceptance" and the Poughkeepsie scene. Interview.


TOP8 New Jersey Local Bands You Need to Know Right Now: With sunnyboyy.
From punk to hardcore, explore 8 New Jersey local bands making noise, handpicked from NJ underground's own sunnyboyy.


North Jersey's Own: The Front Bottoms Bring Their Champagne Jam Holiday Tradition to The Fillmore
The Front Bottoms headline Champagne Jam 2025 at The Fillmore, joined by Balance and Composure, This Is Lorelei, Alex Orange Drink, and more for a high-energy holiday tradition.


Spencer Chamberlain Interview: slo/tide and The Blur
Spencer Chamberlain talks slo/tide, his solo album The Blur, and the creative shift from Underoath with TOP8 Scene


Behind The Track: Moore Ave's "Alright"
Based out of Aylmer, Ontario, self-described as "Punk, Pop-Punk and Alternative, with an ever-present tone of Everybody Loving Everybody," Moore Ave is here to bring the fun and good vibes. Having dipped their toes into the group fave-genre: hardcore, their latest release 'Alright' brings a heavier side to the band. Moore Ave Interview (Behind the Track)


An Interview With Dan Simons of Just Surrender & His TOP8 Picks:
Just Surrender’s Dan Simons talks new music, If These Streets Could Talk, underrated Just Surrender tracks, and his Top8 era-defining albums. | An Interview


The Starting Line Reconnect in Philly
Reconnect Holiday Weekend 2025 recap: The Starting Line live in Philly, best moments, fan highlights, and a Drive-Thru Records reunion. | top8 scene


THE BREAKDOWN with sunnyboyy | TOP8 Scene Interview
We chatted with sunnyboyy about three picks from the self-titled EP "sunnyboyy", released in September 2025, this EP brings the lyrics we need during a weird time in the world. Top8 Scene.


Inside the latest release from CORALINE'S COLLAPSE: Interview
TOP8 Scene dove into the latest single by post-hardcore/metalcore band Coraline's Collapse, called "This or a Car Crash", plus we got their Top8 musical influences. Check it out. @Top8Scene


Behind The Track with NVM, ILY
TOP8 Scene chatted with pop-punk band NVM, ILY about their latest single "I know you think this song is about you, but other people live in Chicago too" Get to know NVM, ILY in this interview with TOP8 Scene


Jeniverse Interview
Explore jeniverse's TOP8 influential artists and her unique Y2K rock vibe. Get the latest alternative music news now.


GOLDEN : Just A Ghost - Interview + Top8 Picks
TOP8 Scene chatted with pop-punk / rock band GOLDEN about their latest single "Just A Ghost" and the band chose their TOP8 Influences


SILVERSTEIN TAKES ON CALGARY: 25 YEARS OF NOISE- LIVE REVIEW
25 Years of Noise: Silverstein is still unmatched. Still as loud and crisp as they were two-and-a-half decades ago, Silverstein appears on the stage at the Palace Theatre as the first notes of their recent single Negative Space fill the air. Shane Told rips right into the vocal line, A minute into the show, and the sold-out crowd - warmed up well by the openers of Bloom, Freethrow, and Thursday - is already fully invested and sending the energy right back. (Taylor Lang for T


An Interview With DONEFOR, Plus Their TOP8 Picks
TOP8 Scene chatted with pop-punk / rock band GOLDEN about their latest single "Just A Ghost" and the band chose their TOP8 Influences


Fresh Face, Dreamy Sound: Jackson Laird Live in New York
Fresh face, dreamy sound, Jackson Laird performed in New York at the Mercury Lounge on Nov 17th, 2025.
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