One of my personal favourites when it comes to alternative / emo / post / you-name-it rock are New Jersey's Gates. Damn, should have worn their t-shirt today.
I've been detached from this kind of music for a while, so these guys have been a solid connection to my music roots, hehe. Anyhow! The guys are preparing the release of their upcoming album called Bloom & Breathe (via Banquet Records) and few weeks ago they shared with us the first single off the record called "Not My Blood". As usual - the guys are solid as f&#.