Hue

HUE is a Washington, DC–based rock band born from the DMV scene, blending go-go, pop-punk, djent, R&B, and trap into a bold, genre-defying sound. Crushing riffs, dynamic vocals, and groove-driven drums collide to form a sharp, modern identity.

Formed by longtime collaborators Alireza and Halluciniinja, alongside drummer AreJay (former RDGLDGRN touring member), HUE has built its name through powerful live performances. They’ve opened for Three 6 Mafia in DC and Erykah Badu in New York, performed at Afropunk Brooklyn (captured by Rolling Stone), NAMM, and toured with letlive.

Influenced by acts like Animals As Leaders, Periphery, Bad Brains, and Turnstile, HUE channels the DMV’s go-go roots into heavy, forward-thinking music.

With their debut single “Home” out and a sold-out show at the Go-Go Museum, HUE is gearing up to release their upcoming EP Highly Under Estimated—a project that captures their raw energy and boundary-pushing sound.

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mend.

MEND is an alt-rock band from Washington, DC, drawing from multiple genres such as post-hardcore, pop punk, and emo. Their sound moves between melody and dissonance, pulling listeners into a world where vulnerability and intensity collide. On stage, MEND leans into a moody, shadow-soaked atmosphere—performances that feel more like cathartic rituals than concerts. Every song is a release, and every show a reflection of your inner thoughts.

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pulses.

Hailing from northern Virginia, pulses. is a 4 piece post-hardcore band whose goal is to stretch the “post” out as far as it can go. Across 3 full length albums, 2 EPs, a couple singles and covers, the band has melded upbeat R&B/hip hop, brooding emo, pop, funk, into some of their mainstay songs. In addition to those genres, their alternate a-sides include mixes of dance punk, hardcore, j-rock, and even ska or 2-step garage. To the untrained ear, this may sound like too much. However, when it’s pulses. behind the curation, you’d be surprised at how seamless these sounds can be intertwined. About the band’s latest effort, "It Wasn't Supposed To Be Like This", Andrew Sacher of BrooklynVegan writes, “it’s nearly impossible to sum up the new pulses. album in one word, but if I had to try: maximal. It just does everything.”

Through their recurring Woodland Creatures tour alongside their best friends in the progressive post-hardcore band With Sails Ahead, the band has met and befriended a slew of peers such as I Met a Yeti, The Callous Daoboys, and Cat Company, who all share the band’s ethos and love of maximalist music.

With no plans of stopping, the band hopes to have more music and more guest features out within the coming months but in the meantime, their album "It Wasn't Supposed To Be Like This" has more than enough vibes to take in, so put it on repeat for a bit and enjoy the ride. It’s pulses., baby.

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RenRiot

RenRiot is an emo soft-grunge band from Washington, DC. Known for their explosive live shows and DIY ethos, they’re making noise in the underground scene with their unique look, stage presence, and high-energy performances - inviting the community to explore what exists beyond arbitrary boundaries. The three-piece band developed into a full-force collaboration in July 2025.