Relate., from Denver, signs with MNRK Heavy after EP "Have I Ever Done Anything?"
The band started in 2021 as Duncan Slack's acoustic solo project during the pandemic before growing into a five-piece melodic pop-punk act with a post-hardcore edge.
Denver, Colorado band Relate. signed with MNRK Heavy in February 2026, moving the momentum they built independently onto a bigger industry platform. The group arrives at the label with a growing catalog, heavy touring experience and new music in the works.
The project began in 2021, when vocalist Duncan Slack started Relate. as an acoustic solo outlet during the COVID-19 pandemic. It quickly turned into a full band with guitarists Thomas Dalton and Zachery Fitzgerald, drummer Diego Valenzuela and, later, bassist Emilio Lujan. Their identity took shape through local shows, DIY recordings and constant regional touring.
Their 2023 debut EP, Chemical Condition, introduced the band's mix of melodic pop-punk, emo and alternative rock. The singles "Linger" and "Sludge" followed, further defining the sound.
In 2025, Relate. released the EP Have I Ever Done Anything?, recorded with producer Jay Maas. The release showed a more developed and confident version of the band and set the stage for the MNRK Heavy deal.
The five-piece draws comparisons to blink-182, My Chemical Romance and Transit, with a heavier post-hardcore streak running through the melodies. With the signing done, attention now turns to the band's next release.
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