Hardcore is as massive and eclectic as ever. With numerous acts attempting to expand the genre sonically, Initiate sets themselves apart from the rest of modern hardcore by fusing Crystal Pak’s vicious, searing vocals and sharp, metallic riffs with the band’s melting pot of melody and groove. Initiate’s Audiotree Live session embodies the expansive tastes of each member in order to put on a performance that stands out among the rest. During their interview with Audiotree Host, Psalm One, the band chats about surprises from tour, the Cholula v. Valentina discourse, and what music shaped them growing up.