Negative Zen

Negative Zen is a nu-grunge and grungegaze band formed in 2022 in Youngstown, Ohio, by singer and guitarist David Van Pelt, and is now based in Cleveland. Rooted in 1990s grunge and 2000s alternative rock, the band blends grunge and shoegaze with post-hardcore, with subtle shades of blues and country. It cites Superheaven, Braid, Deftones, Chevelle and Alice In Chains as influences.