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VRSTY (Varsity) is an R&B and post-hardcore infused band from New York City.

Perfectly combining djent and metalcore, Canadian band The Northern stays true to themselves within a unique sound that fans have grown to love. After releasing their first EP “Imperium” in 2013 (mixed by Doug Meadows of All Spark Studio, mastered by Joey Sturgis of The Foundation Recording Studio) and a handful of singles since then, The Northern eventually landed a record deal with Tragic Hero Records to release their label debut full length “Solstice” in 2017.

“Solstice” was received in an extremely positive light, hitting #5 on the iTunes charts upon release day. The album has been featured in many notable outlets and playlists such as Alternative Press, Lambgoat, Revolver magazine, New Noise, It Djents, Rock the Walls - Idobi Radio, New Music Inferno, multiple metalcore Spotify playlists and many more.

The band has since released their most recent single “Samsara”, which displays their new vocalist Mike Cutway and truly represents what the band has to offer moving forward. They have toured consistently since, including two tours in the USA this year.

Currently writing new music, the band is now preparing for a new era of The Northern.

A Scent Like Wolves is an American metalcore band based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania and established in 2010. The band announced their signing to now former label We Are Triumphant on November 11, 2015. Their record label debut LP 'Frigid Future' was released on March 18, 2016. On July 19, 2016, the band declared they would tour Japan with French metal outfit, Shoot The Girl First. The artist declared on November 9, 2016, they would tour China as a headliner, resulting in an extended stay in Asia. A Canadian tour was announced on July 18, 2017, primarily covering Quebec and Ontario provinces. A Scent Like Wolves released "Inside Out" on December 8, 2017, the single found its way to Official Spotify playlists ‘Crash Course’ and ‘New Punk Tracks.’ After successfully touring four countries the band began writing their next release slated for 2018.

A Scent Like Wolves returns to the scene for the first time in two years with their latest and most ambitious release to date, "Spirit Vessel," via now former label CI Records. The EP features five standout tracks that further expand and develop the group's distinctive style, both instrumentally and lyrically. As with the group's previous effort in 2016, "Frigid Future," this work is produced by Grammy-nominated team Carson Slovak and Grant McFarland (August Burns Red, Galactic Empire, Lorna Shore) at Atrium Audio in Lancaster, PA. The Lead single, "Angelwrath," features Ryo Kinoshita of Japanese metal outfit Crystal Lake and focuses on environmental and global consequences that transpire from the carelessness of modern society. "Angelwrath" found its way to Spotify's "NewCore" playlist, and "Rat Race" was premiered on the "Crash Course" playlist. All tracks display soaring and ambient guitar work from guitarists Jeff Brown and Kyle Pettigrew. Other hits from the EP include the eerie anthem, "Rain Dance," and the bellicose closer "Devilspit" which demonstrates dynamic drumming from drummer Cody Frain. Topics on the release range from conflict and war to sci-fi and space exploration Vocalists Al Boltz and Nick Boltz were adamant on improving their harmonic range and prowess for this effort as well. This release is sure to be well received by fans, not only in the United States, but overseas in Asia as well. The band has toured and been very well received in Japan and China in 2016, and returned to both of those countries with the addition of South Korea in May of 2018 to support the new release.

The band has been writing and recording with Carson Slovak and Grant McFarland for a 2019 LP.

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