Ben Quad at Stanczyks

Ben Quad’s rise is rooted in serendipity—from a Craigslist meeting to breakout acclaim for 2022’s *I’m Scared That’s All There Is*. Now signed to Pure Noise, the Oklahoma City quartet expand their “post-emo” sound on *WISHER*, blending punk, math-rock, pop hooks, and experimental textures. Produced by Jon Markson, the album shifts toward a more hopeful tone, embracing growth, spontaneity, and life’s small victories.