Let’s face it: nostalgia is trendy, which makes this the perfect moment for lolitslea to shine. She’s a pro at enveloping her throwback influences from the 2010s into music for today’s scene. She dubs her special flavor of pop-rock “neon pop punk” as a nod to her predecessors who pioneered the genre, including Hey Monday, Forever The Sickest Kids, Cobra Starship, Metro Station, and more who embraced the poppier side of pop-punk. She is taking her favorite nostalgic elements from these artists and re-writing them into new music that sounds fresh for her fans in 2024. The passion, heart-wrenchingly raw… Read more »
Ahead of their forthcoming tour with Bearings and Broadside, SoCal punks Stateside announced that they have officially signed with Pure Noise Records. Additionally, they made their grand label debut with single “Thirty Mile Stretch” and its accompanying music video. The band notes, “‘Thirty Mile Stretch’ is about reflecting on choices in the past that have led to great personal suffering, and how those cycles can be broken for the future.” With nostalgia-inducing visuals, feral pop-punk riffs, and a hopeful narrative, it’s fair to say that Stateside has a bright future ahead. Check out “Thirty Mile Stretch” below. You can catch… Read more »
Marking their first new music in more than a year, State Champs are back with two brand-new singles, “Silver Cloud” and “Too Late To Say.” Additionally, the group has announced the arrival of their self-titled album, which will drop on November 8 via Pure Noise Records. You can pre-save or preorder State Champs here. “We found our way, through the ups and downs within us, personally and as a band, and wanted to express that,” frontman Derek DiScanio shares. “This is the right time to showcase it,” bassist Ryan Scott Graham adds. “When we stepped back and looked at the… Read more »
Following the release of their October 2023 LP SUNDAY AT FOXWOODS, Boys Like Girls has remixed their track “MIRACLE” with trave. The soaring track’s EDM twist is the perfect addition to any summer playlist. This isn’t the first Boys Like Girls track to get a remix treatment. Previously, the band released “Hold My Breath” with Said The Sky, which ultimately got a Mazare remix. Boys Like Girls fans have much to look forward to. In addition to the new remix, the band is set to drop a cover of “You’ll Be In My Heart” from Tarzan on the forthcoming A… Read more »
Rising pop-punk artist Penny Bored has officially signed with Open Your Ears Records. The solo project from Dallas native Faith Alesia is the perfect new music offering for those obsessed with Y2K pop-rock à la Hilary Duff, Aly & AJ, and beyond. “Dance In Hell” is scheduled to appear on Penny Bored’s EP I’m Bored!, which arrives on September 13. “I’m Bored! is all about navigating your 20s,” Alesia says. “We experience heartbreak, navigate friendships, gossip, and even learn to own up to our own mistakes. This collection of songs breaks down my journey of entering a new phase of… Read more »
After sharing the news that Riot Fest would take place in Bridgeview, IL at SeatGeek Stadium, the festival has officially announced they’re returning to Douglass Park in the heart of Chicago. “If there was no Chicago, there’d be no Riot Fest. It grew out of an independent music community where one would be able to see Naked Raygun, Smashing Pumpkins, or Rise Against on a random Saturday night, and you’d still have enough time to go catch a late-night set at Legends and if lucky enough, maybe Buddy (Guy) would be there performing at his venue,” says founder Michael “Riot… Read more »
Brat summer is almost over, but fortunately, Bearings and Broadside fall is on its way. The two pop-punk powerhouses are venturing across North America on a thrilling co-headlining tour. The acts will be supported by UNWELL and Stateside. The tour kicks off on October 19 at Tampa’s New World and wraps up on November 24 at Nashville’s Eastside Bowl. All tickets go live on Friday, August 16 at noon local time. Additionally, VIP and presale tickets go live on Wednesday, August 14 at 10 AM local time. Secure your tickets here and check out the full route below. Tour Dates:
State Champs is heading out on a big fall headline tour, and they’re bringing their pop-punk besties on the road. The Around the World and Back artists will be joined by Knuckle Puck, Meet Me @ The Altar, and Daisy Grenade. Duo Daisy Grenade, who just wrapped up their run with Sad Summer Festival, shared on Instagram, “UH OHHHH looks like it’s time for another run around the US!!!” The tour kicks off on November 8 at Austin’s beloved Emo’s and wraps up on December 7 at NYC’s Webster Hall. All tickets go on sale beginning on Friday, August 16… Read more »
Following the release of Vol. 1 and Vol. 2, The Plot In You has announced their upcoming EP Vol. 3. The three-song collection is due out on November 8 via Fearless Records. Plus, it’ll be available to order on vinyl. Additionally, the Ohio-native metalcore act dropped their new single and accompanying music video for “Been Here Before.” Read more: Better Lovers Announces Major North American Tour Lead vocalist Landon Tewers shares, “This song was the first Plot tune where I took influence from some pop-punk artists, speaking on relationship themes and the push and pull that comes with being with… Read more »
During their expansive North American tour with Pierce The Veil, blink-182 made a stop in Chicago to headline the Lollapalooza August 4 date. Of course, the trio played the classics such as “All The Small Things” and they even played their unreleased track, “Can’t Go Back.” Additionally, they shared a fun twist on Dude Ranch hit “Dammit” with a fun pop-punk cover of the chorus of Chappell Roan‘s “Pink Pony Club.” Mark Hoppus sang the artist’s lyrics including, “I’m gonna keep on dancin’ at the Pink Pony Club,” before heading back into singing, “I guess this is growing up.” Read… Read more »
