Macseal in Springfield

Macseal are an American emo and indie-rock band from Long Island, New York. They are known for intricate guitar parts, shifting rhythms and songs including “Cats,” “Next to You” and “Harry,” as well as the albums Super Enthusiast and Permanent Repeat. Macseal recorded an Audiotree Live session in Chicago, documenting the group’s full-band performance in a studio setting. Their touring has also taken them through American clubs and to The Fest in Gainesville.

Ben Quad is an American emo band formed in Tulsa, Oklahoma, in 2018. Their debut album, I'm Scared That's All There Is, includes “You're Part of It” and “Blood for the Blood God,” pairing intricate guitar lines with pop-punk momentum. The EP You'll Get Nothing and Like It brought a heavier post-hardcore edge to their sound. In 2023, Ben Quad opened dates on Hot Mulligan’s Why Would I Watch Tour, which also included Spanish Love Songs and Heart Attack Man. The following year they joined Arm’s Length, Carly Cosgrove and Saturdays at Your Place for the North American Wax Bodega Tour.