Sad Snack

Sad Snack is a queer, nonbinary ska-punk six-piece from San Francisco known for horn-forward arrangements, multiple lead vocalists, and energetic, humor-tinged live shows. Their debut full-length Vending Machine was released in December 2025 on Sell The Heart Records and follows several singles and local buzz— including a viral cover that helped raise their profile—and recognition on the Bay Area scene such as winning Best Ska at 924 Gilman in 2024.

Band membership and lineup have shifted over time; members mentioned in recent press and their Bandcamp include Ilan Moskowitz (drums/vocals), Josh (guitar/vocals), Noelle Philbrick/Foden (sax/vocals), Hunter Cross (sax/vocals), Kirk Silver (trombone), and Sean Choate (bass/vocals). Their music blends sardonic storytelling and punchy brass with punk energy, and their shows are described as playful and inclusive—throwing “sad snacks” into crowds and promoting safe spaces for queer fans and allies.