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 »
Grayscale is helping fans beat the heat with their sun-soaked new single “Summer Clothes.” The vibrant new track acts as the latest preview to the band’s forthcoming, currently untitled full-length album, which is scheduled to arrive in early 2025. “The music Grayscale has been writing is focused heavily on who we are, how we were raised, and where we are from,” vocalist Collin Walsh shares in a press release.” If you live in the Northeast or anywhere with cold seasons, you know that there comes a time every year where you swap winter clothes into storage and break out your… Read more »
The film anticipated to be the summer’s biggest blockbuster, just got even more exhilarating. Yesterday, Marvel Studios announced the tracklist for Deadpool & Wolverine, featuring the beloved Green Day track “Good Riddance (Time Of Your Life).” Jokingly entitled Deadpool & Wolverine Van Jamz, the tracklist also features songs from Avril Lavigne, Fergie, and *NSYNC. If you’ve seen any prior Deadpool movies, you may have expected a great soundtrack to accompany this film. Oldies but goodies are inherent to Deadpool’s character, often seen juxtaposing gruesome, action-packed fight scenes with iconic feel-good songs. With Ryan Reynolds acting as a co-wroter for Deadpool… Read more »
On July 16, The Wonder Years and The Menzingers announced their expansive U.S. tour. Hear your OG pop-punk faves all fall long with support from Liquid Mike. On social media, The Wonder Years shared, “I first heard @themenzingers in 2008 when we were living just blocks apart, both playing various basement shows in South and West Philly. 16 years later, we’re finally touring together. It happens this October with @liquidmikeband filling out the bill.” Read more: Armor For Sleep Are “In Another Dream” On New Single The tour kicks off on October 3 at the State Theatre in Portland, Maine… Read more »
Trash Boat just launched a heavy-hitting collaboration with I Prevail‘s Eric Vanlerberghe, “Be Someone.” Preceded by “Delusions Of Grandeur,” “Liar Liar,” and “Break You,” the new single is accompanied by a black-and-white tinged music video. In addition to the pop-punk and metal-fused track, Trash Boat also announced their forthcoming record, Heaven Can Wait. Their fourth studio LP is set to arrive on October 4 via Hopeless Records. Trash Boat lead vocalist Tobi Duncan shares, “Eric’s wife was actually a fan of Trash Boat, which was how we ended up touring with them in the first place. We got on great… Read more »
Armor For Sleep is making a grand return to the scene with their first new music since 2022’s The Rain Museum. “In Another Dream,” out via Equal Vision Records, is an upbeat pop-punk track infused with somber, relatable lyrics about loss and grief. On their Instagram, lead vocalist Ben Jorgensen shared what the song means to him. “This song was a tough one for me to write (Ben speaking here) as it’s about me dealing with losing something very special in my life,” he says. “Maybe one day I will be able to fully explain where this song came from, but… Read more »
Ryan Woods is the kind of artist who can turn a sub-par day into a bright and shining one just through his music. He possesses the rare qualities of a pop star, evident in his charismatic performance style, bold fashion, and suave swagger. Don’t be fooled by his mainstream exterior; everything he does contains hints of an indie/alt edge that snagged the attention of Fearless Records and got him signed to their global roster this year. His latest release, “Garden,” is a milestone single that marks a fresh era for Ryan‘s pop music trajectory. It’s his first release under the… Read more »
Today, New England’s resident powerhouse rock band Four Year Strong shared their new single, “bad habit.” Straight from the analysis paralysis tracklist, “bad habit” is a ferocious headbanger of a song with relatable and resonant lyrics. Accompanying the single’s release is a music video composed of tour footage where the band members goof off, rock out, and mosh with the crowds. Preorder analysis paralysis here, and check out the “bad habit” music video below. When Four Year Strong began preparing for the album, they showed up at producer Will Putney’s studio without any complete tracks. A total 180 from their… Read more »
LØLØ fans have a LOT to look forward to this year! Following the release of her debut full-length, falling for robots and wishing i was one, earlier this summer, the pop-punker has been on the road supporting the release on jxdn’s When The Music Stops Tour. Following her run with him, she is scheduled to embark on her first-ever headline tour in Europe. “I couldn’t be more excited to bring my first ever headline tour to Europe and the UK!” LØLØ shares. “I have always had my favorite shows out there, so it’s only fitting that Europe and the UK… Read more »
