Archer’s Wisconsin-based metalcore band are — Nathanael Pulley [vocals], Ben Koehler [guitar] and Grayson Mesarosh [drums].

Recently he band, which has forged a deeply intense connection with its fans, shares the video for “THE DIRT” to kickstart 2026.

ARCHERS have emerged out of forgotten corners of the country, resonating with fans worldwide through sheer determination and unapologetic honesty. The Wisconsin-bred trio has quietly carved a path of its own, fueled by a hybrid of high-octane, pit-splitting metalcore and melodies spiked with pop precision. For their first half-decade together, the band fought to be heard, independently dropping 2015’s Cuts & Bruises and tracks like “The Hills.” They picked up momentum with “Bleed For This” and “Close To Me,” as well as a plethora of shows. Stuck at home throughout 2020, “blackmarketmonkeymagic” cracked 1 million Spotify streams and powered the New Normal EP. Despite the distance, the band made a lasting connection by livestreaming on social media at least once per week, pulling back the curtain on rehearsals, answering fan questions, hosting merch drops, and even simply hanging out. This engagement gave rise to what has become known as the “ARCHERS Assemble Super Soft Posting Group,” representing over 2,500-strong of their faithful. 2024’s All That I Have Left EP spawned the likes of “Drag Me Out,” “Stay This Sober,” and “Bitter” —which eclipsed 10 million-plus streams. Beyond hitting the road with Asking Alexandria, From Ashes to New, and Magnolia Park, they packed houses on both sides of the pond as a headliner. Following 2025’s Temporary High EP, the band decamped to Los Angeles with producer Erik Ron and jumped into the next sonic era. Now, ARCHERS take flight with a series of 2026 singles and their forthcoming debut for Fearless Records.

With the single out, I had the pleasure to chat with Nathan on The Dirt and much more behind the scene. Check out the Interview in its complete coverage on the below YouTube video.