One Step Closer
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania hardcore band folding in emo and '90s alt-rock without apology, most recently on All You Embrace.
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One Step Closer come from Wilkes-Barre in northeastern Pennsylvania, the same corner of the state that produced Title Fight, and they work in a similar space: fast hardcore with sung, emotionally direct hooks and guitar lines that owe as much to emo as to the beatdown tradition.
The band signed to Run For Cover Records for its debut album, This Place You Know, produced by Will Yip, which pushed melody further to the front than their early hardcore releases. Ryan Savitski's vocals sit between shouting and singing, and the songs lean on personal subject matter: home, loss and the people around them.
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What festivals is One Step Closer playing in 2027?
One Step Closer is booked at 1 festival we cover: Treefort 2027.
Is One Step Closer on tour?
Yes. One Step Closer has 5 shows listed, from New Orleans, LA on Nov 17, 2026 to Philadelphia, PA on Dec 20, 2026, plus 1 festival on the page above.
Is One Step Closer playing Treefort 2027?
Yes, One Step Closer is on the Treefort 2027 lineup, March 31 – April 4, 2027 at Boise, ID.
Where is One Step Closer from?
One Step Closer is from Wilkes-Barre, PA.
What kind of music does One Step Closer play?
One Step Closer plays hardcore and emo.