A memorable night for the South Florida hardcore scene, bringing together local and touring bands, a passionate crowd, and the DIY spirit that continues to shape the community. The show was a celebration of the music, the bands, and the scene that keeps the hardcore and underground scene more alive than ever.
The night started with Wrong Intentions, 22 Grief, Barricade, and Lose Sight. The sense of community was immediately one of the defining parts of the show. The pit was already starting to take shape early on, but what stood out most was seeing members of the other bands jumping in to support whoever was on stage. Members of 22 Grief and Barricade could be seen moshing, dancing, and singing along during sets. It gave the opening and idea of how a genuine DIY hardcore show feels, where the lineup felt less like a collection of separate acts and more like one scene showing up for each other.
Combust made their first appearance at a South Florida hardcore show and brought plenty of new faces into the room with them, bringing their New York Hardcore sound to the south. The crowd welcomed them with a serious amount of energy, quickly making it clear that people had been waiting to see what they could do. Their set kept the momentum moving while introducing themselves to a South Florida crowd that seemed more than willing to give them their attention, leaving the room wanting more.
Coming down from Philadelphia, Scarab followed with one of the most intense sets of the night. The energy in the room became noticeably more aggressive as the crowd turned the pit into a chaotic, physical space, with bodies flying, fists swinging and the crowd throwing down without hesitation.
(Got my glasses broken during this set)
Then came Collateral. As the band took the stage for their EP “The Reset”, it was obvious that this was the moment the crowd had been waiting for. Collateral has become one of the most embraced bands within the South Florida hardcore scene, and the response throughout their set reflected that connection. The room gave them everything, moshing, singing, and showing their support from the first song to the last. More than simply being an EP release show, the night felt like a snapshot of what makes the South Florida hardcore scene special: bands supporting bands, new people discovering the scene, and a crowd showing up for the music and each other. “The Reset” now has a release show that will be remembered as a particularly memorable night in the South Florida hardcore.
Photographs and article review by Juan J. Zapata
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