Hardline Entertainment, founded by Ken Seaton, is based in Hermosa Beach, CA and features some of the best up and coming bands in the West Coast alternative music scene, with genres including punk rock, metal, hard rock and reggae. Hardline is proud of supporting DIY standards and has maintained this core principal in exposing new music to listeners without the dependence of major label support. The 2011 Hardline Compilation features brand new music from upcoming releases from the bands Authority Zero, Allura, Phathom, Neo Geo, Lionize, Thousand Watt Stare, Musket, Dead End Amelia, Matthew Sikora and Special C. It will be available at all Hardline events throughout 2011.