Frameworks

**Frameworks** is a Gainesville, Florida-based band known for blending post-hardcore, emo, and atmospheric screamo into emotionally charged soundscapes. Formed in 2012, they carved out a niche with dynamic shifts between crushing riffs, melodic textures, and introspective lyrics. Their early work, like the raw intensity of their 2013 debut EP *Smother* and the cathartic 2015 full-length *Loom* (released via Topshelf Records), established their signature balance of aggression and vulnerability. Over the years, they’ve shared stages with bands like Pianos Become the Teeth and La Dispute, refining their live energy in sweaty DIY spaces. Releases like *Small Victories* (2017) and collaborative projects (like their *Live Session* split with Joliette) showcase their evolution toward tighter songwriting while retaining their heart-on-sleeve ethos. Though not hyper-prolific, Frameworks remains a cult favorite for fans of emotionally resonant, riff-driven post-hardcore.