Belmont plays the kind of pop-punk that seems built to test its own limits. The songs move fast, the rhythms hit hard, and the whole thing has that wired, tightly coiled feeling that makes a small room a better setting than a giant venue ever could. At The Ritz, this should feel especially physical, with the band’s mix of speed, heaviness, and sharp melodic instincts landing at full force. With Major League, Spite House, and All In Ur Head also on the bill, this looks less like a casual stop and more like a properly stacked night for fans of aggressive, hooky catharsis.
Sat, July 11, 6pm, $25-$30
The Ritz, San Jose
