Emerging from the fertile underground of Southern California, Sunder made their debut in 2024 with a sound that bridges past and present. The quartet taps into the icy melancholy of ‘80s post-punk and goth-rock, layering it with the dense textures of shoegaze and the urgency of post-hardcore. What results is an alt-pop sound that feels both nostalgic and immediate, cinematic yet unflinchingly raw. Sunder’s music thrives on contrasts—moody atmospheres clash with soaring melodies, shadowy basslines pulse beneath luminous guitars, and vocals oscillate between introspective and commanding. This duality creates a sonic space that’s equally suited for dimly lit clubs as it is for massive festival stages, resonating with listeners who crave both depth and immediacy.

With a debut that captures both the restless energy of their scene and the ambition to reach far beyond it, Sunder is positioning themselves as one of the most exciting new voices in alternative music. Their songs are not just anthems of the moment, but signals of what’s to come—an alt-pop evolution that pays homage to its roots while carving out its own future.