Senses Fail
New Jersey post-hardcore that got angrier and more political as it aged, not softer, with Buddy Nielsen leading with total candor.
Tour dates
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- House of Blues Las Vegas Tickets
- The Observatory North ParkTickets
- McMenamins Crystal BallroomTickets
- Neptune TheatreTickets
- The DepotTickets
- Summit Music HallTickets
- The Echo Lounge & Music HallTickets
- Aztec TheatreTickets
- House of Blues HoustonTickets
- Jannus LiveTickets
- Buckhead Theatre by SCANA EnergyTickets
- Brooklyn Bowl NashvilleTickets
- House of Blues ChicagoTickets
- Bogart'sTickets
- Saint Andrew's HallTickets
- The Opera HouseTickets
- Théâtre BeanfieldTickets
- Big Night LiveTickets
- Theatre of Living ArtsTickets
- WarsawTickets
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About Senses Fail
Senses Fail is a post-hardcore band from Ridgewood, NJ, formed in 2001.
Senses Fail formed in New Jersey in the early 2000s and were part of the wave of post-hardcore and emo bands that came out of the state at that time. The EP From the Depths of Dreams and the album Let It Enfold You established their mix of screamed and sung vocals, and Still Searching followed as the band's audience grew.
Vocalist Buddy Nielsen is the sole constant member and has become the group's defining presence, writing openly about mental health, addiction, sexuality and politics on later records such as Pull the Thorns from Your Heart and If There Is Light, It Will Find You. The music has stayed heavy, with the hardcore elements more pronounced than on the early releases.
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Questions about Senses Fail
Where is Senses Fail from?
Senses Fail is from Ridgewood, NJ.
Who is in Senses Fail?
Senses Fail is Buddy Nielsen (lead vocals), Gavin Caswell (bass, guitar), Greg Styliades (guitar, bass), Jason Milbank (guitar) and Steve Carey (drums). Former members include Justin, Tim, Haig and Garrett Zablocki.
When did Senses Fail form?
Senses Fail formed in Ridgewood in 2001.
What was Senses Fail's first album?
Senses Fail's first album was Let It Enfold You (2004). The latest is Hell Is in Your Head (2022).
Is Senses Fail on tour?
Yes. Senses Fail has 23 shows listed, from Los Angeles, CA on Nov 19, 2026 to Philadelphia, PA on Dec 20, 2026.
What kind of music does Senses Fail play?
Senses Fail plays post-hardcore and emo.
What festivals has Senses Fail played before?
Senses Fail has played Aftershock 2026, Sonic Temple 2026, Welcome to Rockville 2026.