New Jersey Hardcore

New Jersey hardcore is a distinct music genre characterized by its fast-paced, high-energy sound, often featuring driving rhythms, aggressive guitar work, and emotive vocals that range from melodic to screamed. Emerging in the 1980s, the genre evolved from the state's punk and post-hardcore scenes, influenced by the likes of horror punk and metalcore. New Jersey hardcore's heyday spanned the 1990s to early 2000s, with its cultural significance lying in its intense, community-driven ethos and DIY spirit. The genre's relationship to other styles, such as emo and pop-punk, is evident in its emphasis on catchy hooks and personal lyrics. However, New Jersey hardcore's unique blend of aggression and melody, combined with its distinctively East Coast, blue-collar sensibility, sets it apart from similar styles, making it a beloved and enduring part of the region's musical identity.

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What A Beautiful World
Single - Released October 11, 2024

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40 Below Summer
A Days Refrain
Armor For Sleep
Chronic Sick
E-Town Concrete
END
Forward to Death
GEL
God Forbid
Neil Perry
Regulate
Rye Coalition
Saves The Day
Screaming Females
Shattered Realm
Suburban Scum
Tear It Up
The Assistant
The Gaslight Anthem
Thursday
The Gaslight Anthem
Thursday
GEL
Armor For Sleep
Saves The Day
Suburban Scum
END
Screaming Females
E-Town Concrete
Regulate
40 Below Summer
God Forbid
Shattered Realm
Neil Perry
Tear It Up
A Days Refrain
The Assistant
Chronic Sick
Rye Coalition
Forward to Death