Reject Royalty

Throop, Pa.

Sounds like: A mixture of classic and alternative rock. Their upbeat sound makes you want to get up and move.

Fun fact: Reject Royalty’s front man is a man bun, Cher is their guilty musical pleasure, and they like to make stuff up about themselves.

Find them: Facebook.com/rejectroyalty, soundcloud.com/rejectroyalty, rejectroyalty.bandcamp.com

Coping Skills

Philadelphia, Pa.

Sounds like: Bedroom pop with catchy rhythms influenced by the events that unfold in their own lives. For fans of Mitski and Flatsound.

Fun fact: The members of Coping Skills are both huge Spongebob Squarepants enthusiasts and can both collectively quote every line of the movie ‘10 Things I Hate About You’.

Find them: copingskills.bandcamp.com, facebook.com/copingskillsband

The Blithedale Romance

N.J.

Sounds like: Aggressive, honest, and melodic — with a perfect blend of new noise and melodic punk.

Fun fact: The group has dubbed their touring vehicle “Macho Van Vandy Savage” as it is the cream of the crop.

Find them: theblithedaleromance.bandcamp.com, Twitter: @ blithedalerock

facebook.com/theblithedaleromance, soundcloud.com/the-blithedale-romance

By Amanda Dittmar

For Weekender

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Jenelle Phillips photo, courtesy of Reject Royalty

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Megan Kelly photo, courtesy of Coping Skills

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Megan Kelly photo, courtesy of Coping Skills