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Modern Melodic Hardcore

Modern melodic hardcore is a subgenre of hardcore punk that merges the intensity and aggression of traditional hardcore with melodic riffs and emotionally charged vocals. This genre often features fast-paced drumming and guitar work, yet makes room for catchy, anthemic choruses that add a layer of accessibility to the sound. Lyrics tend to delve into personal and societal issues, offering a platform for both introspection and commentary. While bands like Comeback Kid and Stick To Your Guns helped cement the genre's foundations, newer acts such as Koyo and One Step Closer continue to evolve the sound, incorporating elements from post-hardcore and emo, giving the genre a fresh dynamism that appeals to a new generation of hardcore enthusiasts seeking both sonic complexity and raw, heartfelt expression.

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Indie Rock Rock Alternative Rock Punk Hard Rock Hardcore Punk Emo Alternative Metal Metalcore Post-hardcore Metal Screamo Melodic Hardcore Crossover Music

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Latest Modern Melodic Hardcore Release

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Album - 14 Tracks - Released June 6, 2025

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Turnstile

Counterparts

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Drug Church

Comeback Kid

Stick To Your Guns

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June 6, 2025

NEVER ENOUGH
Turnstile
14 tracks
May 30

Portraits Keep Dreaming
HELL CAN WAIT
1 tracks
May 21

Blue Nothing
Stand Still
1 tracks
May 20

LOOK OUT FOR ME
Turnstile
4 tracks
April 30

SEEIN’ STARS / BIRDS
Turnstile
2 tracks
April 25

No Second Chances
HELL CAN WAIT
1 tracks
April 16

Tall People Don't Live Long
Militarie Gun•
Dazy
3 tracks
April 8

NEVER ENOUGH
Turnstile
1 tracks
March 28

True Colours
HELL CAN WAIT
1 tracks
February 28

Sleepless
HELL CAN WAIT
1 tracks
February 21

Sink or Swim
Moments
1 tracks
February 21

Bambi
Anxious
11 tracks
February 18

Never Said
Anxious
4 tracks
February 6

Second Chance
Ravine
5 tracks
January 31

Live on Wiped
HELL CAN WAIT
2 tracks
January 17

Adversary
Light the Fire
1 tracks
January 15

Some Girls
Anxious
3 tracks
January 10

Keep Planting Flowers
Stick To Your Guns
10 tracks
December 4, 2024

Head & Spine
Anxious
2 tracks
November 22

Death Won't Be The End Of Me
Light the Fire
7 tracks
November 12

More Than A Witness
Stick To Your Guns
2 tracks
November 12

Mile A Minute
Koyo
3 tracks
November 7

Heaven Let Them Die
Counterparts
6 tracks
October 25

Big Hand
Squint
10 tracks
October 24

Glare
Ravine
2 tracks
October 23

I Might Not Get Through All Of This
Koyo
2 tracks
October 21

Crawl Back
Squint
4 tracks
October 17

Counting Sheep
Anxious
1 tracks
October 11

Spiral In A Straight Line
Touché Amoré
11 tracks
October 8

Severed Forever
Stick To Your Guns
1 tracks
October 4

PRUDE
Drug Church
10 tracks
October 1

Ten Digits Away (Deluxe)
Koyo
1 tracks
September 19

Ceilings / Harness Your Hopes / Golden Hour
Bloom•
Cold Moon
3 tracks
September 18

Slide 2 Me
Drug Church
4 tracks
September 5

Hal Ashby
Touché Amoré
2 tracks
August 19

Pack Rat
Squint
3 tracks
August 14

Chow
Drug Church
3 tracks
August 9

My Guiding Light
HELL CAN WAIT
1 tracks
August 9

Reaching The Point Where Pain Ends
HELL CAN WAIT
10 tracks
August 2

Surrender Yourself
HELL CAN WAIT
1 tracks

June 6, 2025

NEVER ENOUGH
Turnstile
14 tracks
May 20

LOOK OUT FOR ME
Turnstile
4 tracks
February 21

Bambi
Anxious
11 tracks
February 18

Never Said
Anxious
4 tracks
February 6

Second Chance
Ravine
5 tracks
January 10

Keep Planting Flowers
Stick To Your Guns
10 tracks
November 22, 2024

Death Won't Be The End Of Me
Light the Fire
7 tracks
November 7

Heaven Let Them Die
Counterparts
6 tracks
October 25

Big Hand
Squint
10 tracks
October 21

Crawl Back
Squint
4 tracks
October 11

Spiral In A Straight Line
Touché Amoré
11 tracks
October 4

PRUDE
Drug Church
10 tracks
September 18

Slide 2 Me
Drug Church
4 tracks
August 9

Reaching The Point Where Pain Ends
HELL CAN WAIT
10 tracks
July 30

Live in Toronto
Counterparts
16 tracks
June 14

Steps Ascending
Stand Still
10 tracks
May 17

All You Embrace
One Step Closer
11 tracks
May 13

Blur My Memory
One Step Closer
4 tracks
March 15

TROUBLE EP
Comeback Kid
4 tracks
February 16

Maybe In Another Life
Bloom
10 tracks

May 30, 2025

Portraits Keep Dreaming
HELL CAN WAIT
1 tracks
May 21

Blue Nothing
Stand Still
1 tracks
April 30

SEEIN’ STARS / BIRDS
Turnstile
2 tracks
April 25

No Second Chances
HELL CAN WAIT
1 tracks
April 16

Tall People Don't Live Long
Militarie Gun•
Dazy
3 tracks
April 8

NEVER ENOUGH
Turnstile
1 tracks
March 28

True Colours
HELL CAN WAIT
1 tracks
February 28

Sleepless
HELL CAN WAIT
1 tracks
February 21

Sink or Swim
Moments
1 tracks
January 31

Live on Wiped
HELL CAN WAIT
2 tracks
January 17

Adversary
Light the Fire
1 tracks
January 15

Some Girls
Anxious
3 tracks
December 4, 2024

Head & Spine
Anxious
2 tracks
November 12

More Than A Witness
Stick To Your Guns
2 tracks
November 12

Mile A Minute
Koyo
3 tracks
October 24

Glare
Ravine
2 tracks
October 23

I Might Not Get Through All Of This
Koyo
2 tracks
October 17

Counting Sheep
Anxious
1 tracks
October 8

Severed Forever
Stick To Your Guns
1 tracks
October 1

Ten Digits Away (Deluxe)
Koyo
1 tracks

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