Ben Quad Wisher

On their new album Wisher, Oklahoma’s Ben Quad takes a bold step forward, dialing back the breakneck chaos of their debut in favour of something softer, more expansive, and emotionally resonant. Where I’m Scared That’s All There Is established the band as leaders of the new “riff-heavy emo punk” wave, widens the lens, weaving in moments of vulnerability, reflection, and melody without losing the urgency that put them on the map.
With Wisher, Ben Quad proves that growth doesn’t mean losing edge — it means finding new ways to make it cut deeper.