Anxious Arms is hauling cross-country from Sacramento, all the way to Raleigh to play some post-hardcore for you freaks. Winston-Salem’s Holy Figures joins the bill, along with some shoegaze from Raleigh’s own dreamscent.
ANXIOUS ARMS
Bandcamp | Instagram | Facebook
“Apathy and failure cover the modern world. “In the Shadow of the Cross“ confronts this reality, capturing humanity at its bleakest and most self-destructive. Nearly a decade after forming, Sacramento’s Anxious Arms continue to evolve, abandoning the remnants of their earlier alternative-rock leanings in favor of something heavier and much darker.
On their second album, the band leans fully into doom and metal, drawing clear influence from Crowbar and Black Sabbath while still carrying the imprint of their Sacramento roots, with lingerings of sounds influenced by Will Haven, Deftones, and Far at the band’s foundation. This version of Anxious Arms feels the most fully realized: a lineup unified in vision. With longtime producer Pat Hills, the band delivers its heaviest material to date, recorded live at Earthtone Studios that presents a raw sound at its core.”
HOLY FIGURES
Spotify | Instagram | Facebook
“Winston Salem NC post-hardcore”
DREAMSCENT
Bandcamp | Apple Music | Instagram
“dreamscent are a Raleigh, North Carolina–based band blending shoegaze, alternative, and indie rock into a sound that balances atmosphere with momentum. Built on reverb‑drenched guitars, driving rhythms, and emotionally focused vocals, their music moves fluidly between dreamy introspection and urgent intensity. Each member brings distinct influences to the table, shaping a dynamic identity that pairs lush, hazy textures with clarity, weight, and melody.”
