Ben Quad
Fifth-wave emo at its most frantic, with tapped riffs and throat-shredding payoffs in equal measure, from a band that treats catharsis as a competitive sport.
Where to see Ben Quad
- Radio RoomTickets
- EchoplexTickets
- The ObservatoryTickets
- August HallTickets
- The ShowboxTickets
- The Federal TheatreTickets
- Russell Industrial CenterTickets
- Free Throw 'Moments Before The Wind' Aus Tour 2027 with special guests Ben Quad & sunbleachedTickets
- Free Throw 'Moments Before The Wind' Aus Tour 2027 with special guests Ben Quad & sunbleachedTickets
About Ben Quad
Ben Quad is an emo band from Oklahoma City, OK, formed in 2018.
Ben Quad formed in Oklahoma City in 2018, taking their name from Ben Quadinaros, a minor Star Wars pod-racer, a joke that undercuts the seriousness often attached to emo revival bands. The lineup is built around Sam Wegrzynski on vocals and guitar, Henry Shields on vocals and bass, Edgar Viveros on guitar and Isaac Young on drums.
Their music combines the tapped, interlocking guitar lines associated with Midwest emo with the speed and shouted vocals of post-hardcore and pop punk, often shifting between quiet passages and abrupt, loud climaxes within a single song. The band records and tours regularly within the DIY punk network, and their live performances are known for their intensity and short, densely packed sets.
Their debut album, "I'm Scared That's All There Is", released in 2022, set out the frantic, start-stop template the band has built on since, pairing melodic guitar interplay with sudden bursts of screamed vocals. A second album, "Wisher", followed in November 2025, announced with the single "It's Just A Title" and extending that same mix of quiet and loud across a full record.
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Questions about Ben Quad
What festivals is Ben Quad playing in 2026?
Ben Quad is booked at 1 festival we cover: Warped Tour Orlando 2026.
Is Ben Quad on tour?
Yes. Ben Quad has 9 shows listed, from Greenville, SC on Nov 13, 2026 to Free Throw 'Moments Before The Wind' Aus Tour 2027 with special guests Ben Quad & sunbleached on Jan 28, 2027, plus 1 festival on the page above.
Is Ben Quad playing Warped Tour Orlando 2026?
Yes, Ben Quad is on the Warped Tour Orlando 2026 lineup, November 14–15, 2026 at Camping World Stadium Campus, Orlando, FL. They play Sunday, November 15.
Where is Ben Quad from?
Ben Quad is from Oklahoma City, OK.
Who is in Ben Quad?
Ben Quad is Henry Shields (bass), Edgar Viveros (guitar), Sam Wegrzynski (guitar, lead vocals) and Isaac Young (drums).
When did Ben Quad form?
Ben Quad formed in Oklahoma in 2018.
What was Ben Quad's first album?
Ben Quad's first album was I’m Scared That’s All There Is (2022). The latest is Wisher (2025).
What kind of music does Ben Quad play?
Ben Quad plays emo and post-hardcore.
What festivals has Ben Quad played before?
Ben Quad has played Furnace Fest 2026, Riot Fest 2026.