Scowl
Kat Moss fronting hardcore that keeps widening toward melody without losing the bite — Santa Cruz's fastest-rising export.
Scowl formed in Santa Cruz, California, and is fronted by vocalist Kat Moss. The band emerged from the Bay Area hardcore scene with the album How Flowers Grow, a short, fast record built on breakdowns and Moss's raw delivery.
Subsequent releases, including the Psychic Dance Routine EP, brought in melodic singing and clear debts to 1990s alternative rock and grunge, a shift that drew both a wider audience and some argument within hardcore circles. Live, the group keeps the tempos and the pit-oriented structure of its earliest material while making room for the poppier songs, and Moss's presence as a frontperson has become a large part of the band's identity.
Festivals Scowl is playing
Scowl at a glance
What festivals is Scowl playing in 2026?
Scowl is booked at 1 festival: Sick New World Texas 2026.
Is Scowl playing Sick New World Texas 2026?
Yes — Scowl is on the Sick New World Texas 2026 lineup, October 24, 2026 at Texas Motor Speedway, Fort Worth, TX. They play Saturday, October 24.
Where is Scowl from?
Scowl is from Santa Cruz, CA.
What kind of music does Scowl play?
Scowl is tagged hardcore and punk.
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