Beach Fossils – Indie Pop from Brooklyn, NY
Beach Fossils are an Indie Pop band from Brooklyn, NY, created by Dustin Payseur. Their most popular record is Somersault, their first album to feature their bassist Jack Smith and guitarist Tommy Davidson with writing credits. “Down the Line,” “Sugar,” and “This Year” are notable tracks from Somersault.
Together Pangea – Garage Punk from Los Angeles, CA
Together Pangea is a garage punk band out of Los Angeles comprised of William Keegan (singer/guitarist), Danny Bengston (bass), and Erik Jimenez (drums). They recently released an extended version of their album Dye, which included five new tracks. “Marijuana,” “Nothing to Hide,” and “Rapture” are notable tracks from Dye.
Saiah – Indie Pop from Phoenix, TX
Saiah mixes punk elements into their work which landed them on “anti pop,” “hyperpop,” and “The New Alt” Spotify playlists. Check out their latest single, “my mistakes as run on sentences.”
Ultra Q – Alternative/Indie from Oakland, CA
Formerly known as Mt. Eddy, Ultra Q debuted their new style in 2019 with their EP We’re Starting to Get Along. Ultra Q is kicking off their Fall US tour at Nothing Fest IV at the Garden Amp. Check out their latest EP, “Get Yourself A Friend.”
Mexican Slum Rats – Surf Punk/Alternative from Granada Hills, CA
Mexican Slum Rats returns to the Garden Amp for Nothing Fest IV! Mexican Slum Rats is a surf punk/alternative band that aims to use its music as a way to highlight the Hispanic community. Check out their most famous project Magnum Opus.
Benches – Indie Rock from San Diego, CA
Benches released a new single, “LA Friends,” an upbeat track that’s carried by an 80s synth about their experiences in LA. Check out their popular release, Wishful Thinking (At Its Best).
Sundiver CA – Indie/Alternative from Corona, CA
Sundiver CA broke out with their hit track, “Soundtrack for Your Backseat,” which has over 24 million listens on Spotify. Listen to the rest of the album, Superstar Baby, below.
Mind’s Eye – Indie Surf from Pacifica, CA
Mind’s Eye released its debut album, Separate Lines, in 2019. Mind’s Eye’s more recent work features a brighter sound than its mellow debut project. Listen to their latest album, Favorite Love Machine, below.
Rinse & Repeat – Techno Punk from Tustin, CA
Rinse & Repeat is a high-energy experimental punk band you need to check out! Listen to their most famous project, Stone Unturned, below.
bēd – Alternative/Shoegaze from Palmdale, CA
After Bed built an audience playing DIY backyard shows, Bed had the opportunity to tour with Beach Goons which expanded their fanbase. Since then, Bed released their second album, Bed’s Self Titled. Check it out!
Soft Blue Shimmer – Indie Rock from Los Angeles, CA
Soft Blue Shimmer is an indie rock band featuring elements of shoegaze from the San Fernando Valley. They’re releasing their second album Love Lives in the Body, on November 18th, 2022. Check out their debut album Heaven Inches Away, below.
Big Fun – Synth Punk from Los Angeles, CA
Big fun is an explosive synth-punk band that stands out for using a keytar! Check out their latest album, Riser, below.
JUICEB☮X – Genre-less from Los Angeles, CA
JUICEB☮X is a self-proclaimed genre-less artist born and raised in New York but now lives in Los Angeles. JUICEB☮X is a multi-instrumentalist, singer, rapper, and producer who blends rap, lo-fi, and indie pop into their music. Check out their latest album FLUX! below.
Los Shadows – Indie Rock from National City, CA
Los Shadows are a four-piece band from National City, CA, who released their debut album Midnight Climax in 2017. “2:00 AM,” “Laugh Now Cry Later,” and “R.I.P. House Shows” are some notable tracks. Check out their latest album, NOT A Safe Space, below.
The Hayds – Indie Rock from the Inland Empire, CA
The Hayds are an up-and-coming indie rock band that released their debut EP Costa del Sol in 2021. After touring all over southern California, The Hayds are starting to build a substantial audience. Check out their latest single, “TOO LATE.”
Beachdust – Indie Rock
Beachdust is an indie rock band from Southern California that takes inspiration from 70s and 80s rock. Check out their latest EP, Gloom Groves, below.
Foxtide – Alternative/Indie from San Diego, CA
Foxtide is an alternative/indie band from San Diego that dropped their debut EP Blind in 2019. Check out their latest single, “Already Gone,” and their debut album Visions below!
Wayword – Punk/Alternative from Downey, CA
Wayword is a punk/alternative band that released their debut EP i didn’t know what i was feeling but it all went away in 2019. Since then they released their self-titled album Wayword in 2021. “Firebird,” “Dead,” and “In Time” are a few of the tracks that stood out on Wayword.
Alfred Nomad – Hip Hop from Indianapolis, IN
Alfred Nomad is a hip-hop artist from Indiana who uses his music to promote the importance of mental health to his listeners. Alfred Nomad released his debut album, The Light Bulb Moment, in 2015. Listen to their latest project, Everything Will Be Alright:The B-Sides, below.
Drac and the Swamp Rats – Garage Rock from Transylvania, CA
Drac and the Swamp Rats debuted their first EP Bluhd Suckers, in 2017 after brutally decapitating Dr. Frankenstein. This monster band will be a fierce contestant for Nothing Fest IV’s Halloween contest, so don’t forget your costume! Check out their EP Bluhd Suckers below.
Listen to the official Nothing Fest IV Spotify Playlist
Nothing Fest IV is on October 15 & 16, 2022, at the Garden Amp in Garden Grove, CA, from 2:30 pm – 10 pm each day. Tickets for Nothing Fest IV are $49/day or $95/weekend. GET TICKETS NOW!
