Flint Under the Stars: Alt-Punk Cult Therapy and FinalBossFight

Formed in Flint in 2022, Cult Therapy delivers a sound that’s as intense as it is immersive. Heavy, driving riffs collide with hook-laden guitar lines, evocative string arrangements, and a thunderous rhythm section. The result is both explosive and deeply dynamic, creating a space where aggression and vulnerability intertwine. The band’s debut full-length, Get Fucked, Sinner!, dropped April 4th 2025 via Freak Baby Records. “It’s equal parts raw confessional, grief exorcism, and journey of healing, and is one of the singular records of the year to date.” – Brian Stout – PopMatters. For fans of Weezer, Cursive, and Microwave.

FinalBossFight! is a pop-punk/emo band from Flint, Michigan, formed in 2020 by longtime friends John Coote and Sage Denam.  The duo built an online presence during the pandemic, eventually adding Billy Cosmo on bass in 2021. Known for their high-energy shows and emotionally driven songwriting, the band has built momentum through regional touring and festival appearances while sharing stages with notable punk and emo acts. Their third LP, The Life of My Dreams, released in November 2025 via PNWK Records, showcases their biggest, most confident sound yet—pairing anthemic hooks with raw, relatable lyricism.

Flint Under the Stars is a concert series that spotlights local talent, held on the third Wednesday of each month under the starry dome of the FIM Capitol Theatre. This series, which supports local artists by providing them with a professional performance experience, features a donate-what-you-wish ticket price. All proceeds benefit KidsTix, a program that expands access to the arts by providing admission to live performances for children and their families.

$5 per ticket minimum donation to KidsTix is required at registration.