Initiate

Initiate's music draws from the melody of bands like Turning Point and the aggression of bands like Uniform Choice. They combine elements of the genre in a way that feels fresh. The guitars are dynamic, while the drums and bass provide a grounded base, respecting the foundational sounds of their predecessors. Pak’s intense and thoughtful performance stands above the noise, conveying a message of importance for anyone searching for something to connect with, proving to the listener that there are in fact bands out there that truly do give a shit. While style in any subculture is paramount - hardcore is special. Bands like Youth Of Today showed up in letterman jackets and brought things like college crewneck sweaters into the fashion conversation. Hardcore made it palpable for its listeners to wear Levi’s 501’s and buttoned up collared shirts while front flipping into a crowd or screaming words of discontent. It let everyone know everywhere that while The Sex Pistols were great, you could still create your own version of defiance. Initiate embodies the above ethos. If you look up the average Initiate listener picture in Webster's dictionary, you might have a hard time figuring out if the picture is in fact a student at Stanford University or someone screaming lyrics about the duality of man - but that's kind of the point.