Until I Wake purposefully embrace change. By doing so, they deftly control the evolution of their music, fusing post-hardcore, alternative, hip-hop, and metal into a hypnotic hard rock hybrid without comparison. The Buffalo, NY quintet—Justin Smith [vocals], August Lee Geitner [guitar], Niko Karras [guitar], Ryan Ridley [bass], and Alex Curtin [drums]—have consistently determined and impacted the future on their own terms. In 2021, the group buzzed with their self-titled EP. The standout “Self Medicated” generated north of 21 million Spotify streams and counting, bulldozing the way for their 2022 full-length debut, Inside My Head. “Octane” racked up over 10.1 million Spotify streams followed by “Inside My Head” with north of 5.7 million Spotify streams. Beyond earning praise from Alternative Press, Outburn, KERRANG!, and more, they graced the bills of massive festivals such as Louder Than Life, Upheaval, and So What, among others. During November 2023, Until I Wake initially welcomed Justin to the fold. With only nine days to learn the entire set, he assumed vocal duties for a string of tour dates. This trial by fire affirmed he was the perfect fit, and they hit the studio with THE PLOT IN YOU frontman Landon Tewers behind the board as producer. Now, Until I Wake embody the sound and spirit of transformation on their second full-length album, Renovate [Fearless Records], introduced by the single “Hole Hearted.”