Taking home the Juror’s prize for Best Emerging New England Punk/Metal Artist of 2016 is Boston punk quartet Choke Up. Their latest, Black Coffee, Bad Habits, is 14 tracks of anthemic emo-hardcore that will have fans in the pit, screaming lyrics at the top of their lungs. Dynamic and tight, the quartet flexes their range, seamlessly transitioning from folksy slow jams like "Polka Dots" to blistering punk in "Woke Up Drunk", both standout tracks on the record. Check them out below. Special shout-out to Tigerman Woah for keeping it a close race in the poll. –Brian Varneke
