Scowl

A standout band in a new wave of early-2020s California hardcore punk acts, Scowl straddle the line between thrashing chords and upbeat alt rock. The band's short bursts of howling rage and surprising rock riffs have earned them co-signs and opening slots from a galaxy of artists ranging from Limp Bizkit to Post Malone. Formed in Santa Cruz, Scowl's initial lineup featured Sacramento-born vocalist Kat Moss, guitarist Malachi Greene, bassist Bailey Lupo, and drummer Cole Gilbert -- all young fans of the scene who looked up to Black Flag and Adolescents while rubbing elbows wit...