Indie-alternative rising star KennyHoopla has delivered his first new music of 2024, “ONE TULIP//.” Preceded by August 2023’s “keep a window open//,” “ONE TULIP//” is a self-produced masterclass in fusing indie sleaze vocals with pop-punk sonics and raw lyrics to create something that is authentically KennyHoopla. The newly independent artist notes, “I didn’t realize while writing it but I think this song is about how when you’re trying so hard to make sure no one is let down at all but you forget about showing up for yourself.” KennyHoopla continues, “I’ve tried to be of help my whole life and… Read more »
Taking on the 1971 classic country tune “Take Me Home, Country Roads” by John Denver, mgk (formerly Machine Gun Kelly) and Jelly Roll have finally unleashed their long-awaited collaborative single, “Lonely Road.” In a heartfelt Instagram post earlier this week, mgk and Jelly Roll share, “we worked on “Lonely Road” for 2 years, 8 different studios, 4 different countries, changed the key 4 times, and this Friday you’ll hear we finally got it right.” Shedding his pop-punk bad-boy attitude, mgk adopts a gruff country tone for “Lonely Road,” harmonizing exquisitely with Jelly Roll’s rich, soulful delivery. The track itself is… Read more »
Magnolia Park has officially set our world in motion as they just announced a collaboration with Disney for the A Whole New Sound pop-punk album. The cover track is scheduled to arrive this Friday, July 26. The teaser, which features a car stereo tuning into guitarist/backing vocalist Tristan Torres’ iPhone at full volume, instantly hooks listeners with vocalist Joshua Roberts’ undeniable prowess as he screams the opening lines of “I2I” from the 1995 classic A Goofy Movie. As both a Disney fan and a Magnolia Park fan, we could not think of a more perfect cover for the Florida group… Read more »
Ahead of the arrival of their fourth studio album, Feeling Not Found, scheduled to drop on September 28 via Counter Intuitive, Origami Angel has unleashed two new singles, “Dirty Mirror Selfie” and “Where Blue Light Blooms.” Bleeding together at the three minute and 43 second mark of the video, “Dirty Mirror Selfie” and “Where Blue Light Blooms” offer a throughline to the duo’s punchy pop-punk/emo amalgamation. “Dirty Mirror Selfie” is a playful, steady track with a strikingly placed guitar breakdown courtesy of guitarist/vocalist Ryland Heagy. While the latter opens through mesmerizing drum work via Pat Doherty that acts as the… Read more »
Following the release of the band’s Disney cover of The Lion King‘s “Can You Feel The Love Tonight,” Simple Plan has launched the box set of any pop-punk fans’ dreams. In celebration of 25 years, the iconic industry giants announced that their entire discography is heading to vinyl. From No Pads, No Helmets…Just Balls to Harder Than It Looks and beyond, the set includes seven full albums on vinyl and also contains a 7” offering with two Christmas tracks. Luckily, you can also order individual albums on vinyl, too. The whole collection will be available to pre-order on Thursday, July 25,… Read more »
It is with deep sorrow that we report the sudden passing of Bill Crook, the former bassist of the Spiritbox and the pop-punk act Living With Lions. His death was announced approximately seven hours ago via musician Kai Turmann’s Instagram, in which Turmann shared a heartfelt message of disbelief with fans. Turmann’s statement reads, “Hi everyone. I have some absolutely devastating news to share. I’m so profoundly sad to say that our friend Bill Crook has passed away. He was a friend to so many, and a dear friend to me since we were children. Bill was, and is, loved… Read more »
Can’t Swim has released a short yet intense new music video commenting on their lead singer’s frustration with how his friend was once treated. “Can’t See Straight” follows their last single released in April, and is a stark contrast to the previous release. Where “No Backbone” features a pop-punk groove and layers, the new track is heavy, angry, and full of wrath.” With intense and heavy instrumentation accompanied by lyrics like, “Big shot when she can’t even stand/Passed out makes you feel like a man/One day you’re gonna get yours/When I kick down the door,” Can’t Swim clearly lay out… Read more »
Knuckle Puck just announced a very exciting hometown show. On January 11, 2025, the Chicago-based pop-punkers will be playing their debut record Copacetic in full at The Salt Shed to celebrate 10 years of the LP. The band shared on Twitter/X, “This show is gonna be a little freaky for us because the room is 2x bigger than any room we’ve ever headlined in. No idea what to expect, but we wanna do it big since this album means a lot to us and we know it means a lot to all of you. Thank you :0)” And of course,… Read more »
Pop-punk music is overflowing with nostalgic and new acts, and they all coexist to create a community for the misfits, misunderstood youth, and adults who want to feel heard. We all can find something to love about the genre’s confessional lyrics, ear-worm choruses, and fast-paced rhythms. Northbound, the moniker of Jonathon Fraser, is a new artist embodying everything beloved about pop-punk on his latest album, Juniper, which just came out on July 12 via Smartpunk Records. The release encapsulates the glory days of early 2000’s pop-punk nostalgia combined with the production quality and modern-day edge of 2024’s brightest scene artists.… Read more »
Following the release of “Beg For More,” In Her Own Words is offering their new punchy pop-punk single, “Story Of Us” via Thriller Records. The rousing Jayden Seeley-produced track was “cathartic to write” the band says—and yes, it’s relatable AF. Of the new track lead vocalist Joey Fleming explains, “‘Story Of Us’ is a song about feeling torn between decisions and the mental gymnastics you go through during an on-again-off-again relationship, even though you know in the back of your mind what the outcome is going to be at the end of it all.” If you are utterly obsessed with… Read more »
