On Your Radar: Artists You Should Know

IF NOT FOR ME

FFO: Sleep Theory, Catch Your Breath, Nevertel

LISTEN: “Feel Me Now,” “Blameless,” “No Thanks To You”

Hailing from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, If Not For Me is a four-piece metalcore powerhouse band formed in 2018. Their lineup — Patrick Glover (vocals), Hayden Calhoun (guitar), Zac Allen (bass) and Cody Frain (drums) — brings a mix of talent and passion that’s impossible to ignore all while building a loyal fanbase. Amassing nearly 22 million streams and their breakout single “Feel Me Now” earning them spots on major playlists like Spotify’s “Hard Rock” and Octane’s “Big Uns Countdown,” If Not For Me is gaining momentum quickly. In February, they’ll be opening for Catch Your Breath followed by a heading overseas for their first-ever European and UK tour, supporting Make Them Suffer.

ELIJAH

FFO: From Ashes To New, Nerv, Ryan Oakes

LISTEN: “harder to lie.,” “virus,” “guilty”

Elijah — featuring Chris Blankenship on drums and Brandon Kyle and Xander Charles on guitar — started sharing his music on social media in May 2022, highlighting his distinctive pop-punk and emo-inspired style. His debut singles, ”Stitches,” “Harder to Lie” and “Virus” quickly gained momentum, earning him a breakthrough chance to tour with From Ashes to New in early 2024 on the Blackout Tour Pt. 2. Fans can look forward to seeing Elijah and his band on the Shapeshifter Tour this coming mid-April supporting Memphis May Fire.

LIVINGSTON

FFO: Matt Hansen, Alex Warren, Alexander Stewart

LISTEN: “Gravedigger,” “Shadow,” “Half Life”

Hailing from Denton, Texas, Livingston is a 22-year-old alt-pop singer, songwriter and producer who has quickly become a rising star in the music world garnering more than 1 million streams per day. His breakout single “Shadow” topped the iTunes Global Song and reached the Top 20 on the Spotify US and Global Viral Charts, cementing his place as one to watch. Livingston recently released his new single, “Brainstorm,” on January 24th, following with the deluxe version of his debut album, A Hometown Odyssey (The Story Continues) on March 7 via Republic Records. He is also gearing up for his largest headline tour to date with The Story Continues tour, beginning May 6 in Phoenix and spanning major cities across North America.

MOODY JOODY

FFO: Carol Ades, Benne, The Beaches

LISTEN: “Velvet Connection,” “El Camino High,” Cuts Deep”

Moody Joody has mastered the sultry and synthy feel of being indie-pop dreamgirls. The Nashville-based trio — who label themselves as “a girl group plus one guy” — is continually inspired by their own experiences on and off the road, as well as their differing musical backgrounds. Lead vocalists Kayla Hall and Katie Forbes write with a focus on “the good, the bad and everything that comes under that feminine archetype,” creating earworm riffs and melodies. Their most-streamed single, “Velvet Connection,” has 1.8 million streams and counting and is featured on their EP, Dream Girl. In February, they’ll be continuing their tour with ARIZONA across North America.

SENSES

FFO: Honey Revenge, Taylor Acorn, The Home Team

LISTEN: “sleepwalking,” “good luck, babe!,” “every little thing”

Comprised of singer Madison Taylor and drummer Nick Sampson, “emo friendly, punk curious” duo Senses have made a name for themselves as one of pop-punk’s most exciting rising stars since their 2019 debut. In 2023, the band made headway after releasing their debut EP take me out of here and touring alongside the likes of Charlotte Sands and Boys Like Girls. After releasing a steady string of singles last year — including an emo cover of Chappell Roan’s “Good Luck, Babe!” — and signing on with Hopeless Records, Senses are currently gearing up to embark on their debut headlining I’m Still Breathing tour this spring supported by Negative 25 and MVSSIE. Due to their heavily cathartic musicality, the duo over the years have accumulated a cult following of devoted fans. Now in the wake of a new era, the Los Angeles-based band is excited for what the future holds.