Turn Zero

Heralded by Alternative Press in 2021 as a “solid and extremely talented” standout band, Turn Zero are breaking ground among the newest names in modern alternative rock. Founded in 2018 by Emily (vocals), the Phoenix-based outfit made their debut the following year with “Animal.” The charged, melody-driven anthem set a distinct foundation from which their signature sound has continued to grow—although that progression has not been without experimentation. Their 2020 single, “Petty” (featuring Nick Barker), and acoustic version of <a href="spotify:artist:1Ffb6ejR6Fe5IamqA5oRUF" data-name="Bring Me The Horizon">Bring Me The Horizon</a>’s “Drown” (featuring Sore Eyes), strayed into notably softer territory, demonstrating Turn Zero’s balladic and acoustic sensibilities before they turned the atmospheric aggression up to eleven with 2021’s <a href="spotify:artist:6oFs3qk4VepIVFdoD4jmsy" data-name="PVRIS">PVRIS</a> cover aptly named “Burn It All Down”. Since then, Turn Zero marks a new, heavier era that was kicked off by their release of “Gaslight” in April of 2023. Long standing fans can rest assured, though—this is a transcendence, solidified by their ambitious single, “Steady”. Breathing dynamic depth into the band’s sonic profile, their new iteration showcases alt-rock eclecticism while remaining grounded in the crisp, cathartic energy that has already landed them on lineups alongside the likes of <a href="spotify:artist:0KDuKk6YdEu3hR56HtXmxt" data-name="Story Of The Year">Story Of The Year</a>, <a href="spotify:artist:3N8Hy6xQnQv1F1XCiyGQqA" data-name="Sleeping With Sirens">Sleeping With Sirens</a>, <a href="spotify:artist:0pwyD6DhbFWn8uVSz2Fr0w" data-name="The Summer Set">The Summer Set</a>, <a href="spotify:artist:0hp58JplihFjlLstUbKS0x" data-name="The Home Team">The Home Team</a>, <a href="spotify:artist:1ABJDb5VkWotQpFDOZeene" data-name="Glacier Veins">Glacier Veins</a>, and Nick Wheeler of <a href="spotify:artist:3vAaWhdBR38Q02ohXqaNHT" data-name="The All-American Rejects">The All-American Rejects</a>. A playlist staple in the making, Turn Zero is just getting started.
Photos by Talia Lynn Photography