Playlists from American Standards · Phoenix, Arizona
Start with Arizona bands, then explore mathcore, chaotic hardcore and southern heavy music from the wider scene. Discover artists through 17 Spotify playlists, with featured bands and a guide to each selection below.
These are American Standards’ playlists, plus Spotify’s This Is American Standards collection. New to the Phoenix band? Explore the discography or start with Future Orphans.
Arizona metal and hardcore first, followed by mathcore, southern riffs and an introduction to American Standards.
Arizona heavy music
Explore Arizona metalcore, post-hardcore and heavier sounds with blessthefall, The Bled, Greeley Estates and Job For A Cowboy. Includes “Weep” by American Standards.
Listen on Spotify — Metal Bands From ArizonaMathcore and chaotic hardcore
Angular riffs, sudden turns and noisy hardcore from The Dillinger Escape Plan, Converge, The Chariot, Botch and American Standards. Start here for mathcore and chaotic hardcore from beyond Arizona, too.
Listen on Spotify — Now That's What I Call Mathcore (Chaotic Hardcore + Noise Punk)Arizona underground
A broad Arizona underground mix featuring American Standards, The Hostage Situation, Gatecreeper, deathdotgov and Lifelink. Move between punk, hardcore, metal and local discoveries.
Listen on Spotify — Arizona Music - AZ Rock, Punk, Metal + Hardcore BandsHardcore discoveries
Heavy, restless sounds from Better Lovers, thoughtcrimes, Under the Pier, Greyhaven, Vein.fm and American Standards. A starting point for noisy hardcore, metalcore and bands pushing at their edges.
Listen on Spotify — New Noise From The UndergroundSouthern riffs and hardcore
Riff-heavy hardcore and southern-leaning metal with Every Time I Die, Maylene And The Sons Of Disaster, He Is Legend, Cancer Bats and American Standards. For listeners who like groove alongside the chaos.
Listen on Spotify — Southern Hardcore, Southern Metal, Southern RockAmerican Standards essentials
Spotify’s American Standards selection includes “Algorithm and Blues,” “Raised by Wolves,” “Harvester” and “Heavy Halos.” Explore the Phoenix band’s hardcore and mathcore catalog in one place.
Listen on Spotify — This Is American StandardsExplore Arizona music history, emo, rock and scene favorites. Several selections overlap; choose the focus that interests you.
Arizona music history
A wide-ranging Arizona music survey featuring Gin Blossoms, Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers, Calexico, Jimmy Eat World and The Format. Follow connections across rock, alternative music and the broader local scene.
Listen on Spotify — Arizona Music History: 2000–2025 | Influential AZ Bands That Defined The AZ Music SceneArizona scene nostalgia
Revisit Arizona scene favorites with Hour Of The Wolf, Scary Kids Scaring Kids, The Hostage Situation, Greeley Estates and American Standards. A mix of punk energy, emo, post-hardcore and heavy local sounds.
Listen on Spotify — Arizona Music Scene Nostalgia (AZ Bands 2000-2010)Arizona scene staples
Arizona scene staples and later discoveries, including Jimmy Eat World, The Format, blessthefall and The Bled. Also features “Raised by Wolves” by American Standards.
Listen on Spotify — Arizona Bands 2000sEmo and post-hardcore
Melodic and heavier sides of Arizona emo and post-hardcore, with Jimmy Eat World, Greeley Estates, Eyes Set To Kill and Sundressed. Includes “The Still Life” by American Standards.
Listen on Spotify — Emo Bands From ArizonaArizona rock
Arizona rock with room for heavier detours: Jimmy Eat World, The Format, The Maine, Bear Ghost and Gatecreeper share the selection. Includes “Phantom Limb” by American Standards.
Listen on Spotify — Rock Bands From ArizonaPhoenix and the wider Arizona scene
Phoenix-area favorites and bands from the wider Arizona scene, including Jimmy Eat World, The Maine and The Bled. Features “Paradigm Alt Shift Delete” by American Standards.
Listen on Spotify — Bands From Phoenix ArizonaArizona listening picks
American Standards’ Arizona listening picks span the melodic side of The Format, the heavier sounds of The Bled and blessthefall, and more. Includes “Death of the Audience” by American Standards.
Listen on Spotify — Best Bands From ArizonaArizona favorites
A mix of familiar names and scene favorites, including Jimmy Eat World, The Maine, The Summer Set and Greeley Estates. Also features “Bottom Feeder” by American Standards.
Listen on Spotify — Popular Bands From ArizonaArizona rock and heavy music
Arizona rock, emo and heavy music with Jimmy Eat World, The Format, blessthefall and The Bled. American Standards’ contribution is “The Pendulum, The Podium.”
Listen on Spotify — Arizona Bands That Made It BigArizona across genres
A cross-genre Arizona selection with Jimmy Eat World, The Format, Eyes Set To Kill and Job For A Cowboy. Includes “Weep” by American Standards alongside melodic and heavier local music.
Listen on Spotify — Famous Bands From ArizonaArizona bands and artists
A broader Arizona mix featuring Courtney Marie Andrews, Futuristic, Mega Ran, Bear Ghost and The Summer Set. Includes “Cowboy Mai Tai” by American Standards.
Listen on Spotify — AZ Bands and Artists