Like Ghosts

Like Ghosts is an emo band hailing from San Antonio, Texas, carving out their place in the scene since 2014. With raw emotion and melodic grit, the four-piece—featuring Gage Rodriguez (vocals), Noel Hernandez (guitar), Andrew Saenz (guitar), and Tyler Slatton (bass)—has built a sound that blends nostalgic intensity with modern flair.

Their debut EP, To Feel Like You’re Drowning (2017), released via Third String Records and produced by Cory Brunnemann, set the tone for a career marked by authenticity and growth. The band’s breakout single “I Wish Things Were Different” garnered over 1.6 million Spotify streams and featured a special alt version with Shane Told of Silverstein. Collaborations with genre heavyweights like Kellin Quinn (Sleeping With Sirens) and appearances on compilations by We Are Triumphant have only expanded their reach.

Having opened for a who’s who of post-hardcore and alternative rock—including Sleeping With Sirens, Dayseeker, Bad Omens, and Craig Owens—Like Ghosts has earned their stripes on stage and off. Their emotionally charged covers of “2U” and “Setting Fires” caught the ears of fans and labels alike, while their take on Ryan Cabrera’s “On the Way Down” sparked a real-life collaboration, now set for release under Manic Kat Records.

Currently signed to Manic Kat, the band is pushing into new sonic territory, fusing their emo roots with future bass textures. Their next chapter begins with the upcoming single “Better Now,” the first taste of their evolving sound and upcoming sophomore EP.