Ben Quad is an emo/pop-punk/post-hardcore band from Oklahoma City, active since 2018. Their sound mixes screamo-tinged vocals, pop hooks, and emotional lyrics; their debut album I’m Scared That’s All There Is (2022) drew attention, and their follow-up album Wisher (2025) shows a more mature, hopeful side.
Riley! is a modern emo/pop-punk band — one of the up-and-coming acts now touring in support of larger bands. They’ve recently been announced as a supporting act on a 2026 tour alongside Ben Quad, suggesting their presence is rising in the emo/punk scene.
Aren’t We Amphibians is a three-piece emo rock band from San Diego, formed around 2021. They released their EP Emergency Exit in 2023, exploring themes like social anxiety, depression, and emotional vulnerability, staying rooted in emotionally honest indie/punk rock.
Footballhead is a punk/emo-leaning band recently highlighted as part of a support lineup for Ben Quad’s 2026 tour. Their involvement in tours suggests they’re emerging within the emo/punk scene as part of a new wave of bands gaining attention.
Now announcing the arrival of Ben Quad (@benquadok), an amalgamation of all the shit emo kids like: screaming, synths, pop sensibilities all mixed with
crazy emotional stuff, MARCH 31 😌 With support from Riley! (@rileytheband), Aren’t We Amphibians (@arentweamphibians), and Footballhead (@footballheadchi)… holy lineup
