Four Year Strong

Worcester, Massachusetts combo Four Year Strong play an aggressive but deeply melodic fusion of hardcore, emo pop, and pop-punk. They spent the middle part of the 2000s building a sturdy fan base through hard touring and a series of D.I.Y. releases, leading up to 2007's Rise or Die Trying. Their sound took a more serious tone on 2011's In Some Way, Shape, or Form, though it was their 2015 critically acclaimed eponymous fifth album that helped them find a wider audience. After experimenting with alternate versions of earlier material, they kicked off the next decade with 2020's...