The HIRS Collective @ Sing Out Loud Festival Credit: Photo by Todd Fixler

Philly-based Get Better Records has proved itself as one of the most queer-forward, mutual aid-supporting and generally badass independent labels in the country, and one of its many hardcore and alternative artists is making its way down south.

The HIRS Collective will bring queer-core anthems like “We’re Still Here” and “It’s Ok to be Sick” where the songs will also explore themes of survival, perseverance and politics. Jenna Pup, frontwoman of the loud and fast band, also helps run Get Better alongside other Northeastern artists. According to its biography, HIRS Collective exists to “fight for, defend, and celebrate the survival of trans, queer, POC, Black, women and any other folks who constantly face violence, marginalization and oppression”—a much needed mission, especially in the state of Florida.

Local heavy hitters and fellow screamers, Thorn and Scissor Blade open.

Tickets to see The Hirs Collective play Ybor City’s Crowbar on Tuesday, Dec. 5 are still available and cost $15.