Until I Wake is a Buffalo, New York-based metalcore outfit that rose to prominence in the early 2020s. Formed in 2019, the band quickly gained traction through a series of high-production music videos and a polished sonic identity that aligned with the 'new wave' of American metalcore.
Their signing to Fearless Records in 2021 marked their entry into the genre's elite tier, leading to the release of their definitive debut full-length, 'Inside My Head' (2022). Musically, they draw heavily from the mid-2010s post-hardcore lineage but update it with the 'djent-adjacent' guitar tones and electronic flourishes typical of the 2020s. Following the departure of founding vocalist Cody Johnson in 2023, the band entered a new era with Justin Morrow, maintaining their trajectory of high-energy, melodic aggression. They are frequently grouped with contemporaries like Caskets and Rain City Drive due to their emphasis on 'arena-core' vocal hooks and sleek production values. Critical consensus highlights their technical consistency and ability to bridge the gap between alternative rock and heavy metal.
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