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Meet Cherie Amour: here's how they invented their own form of "nü punk"
Sometimes the ear knows when it hears something special. It perks up, attentively absorbing audio waves from a source wonderful and unique enough to command its undivided attention. Early twenty one pilots had that effect, blending an array of instruments, production techniques and vocal patterns into a happy hodgepodge of songs that eventually peppered the […]
Here are 16 producers who shaped some of the best recent pop-punk tracks
Masters of their craft can only stay on top for so long. Eventually, they hand over the reins to their pupils—but not without guidance. You may have stopped listening to many of pop punk’s giants long ago, tossing their CDs in a closet or burying them in a desk drawer. Little did you know they’re […]
11 ways blink-182 are impacting the world outside of their discography
No collection of a musicians is more impactful outside their band than blink-182. If there is, it’s tough to think of who. Despite the multi-platinum records and countless sold out shows, the sum of blink’s parts might be better than the whole. Mark Hoppus, Tom DeLonge and Travis Barker (Matt Skiba is great too, but […]
10 music industry pros fueling the pop-punk revival behind the scenes
Important people in music aren’t just behind the microphone, drums or keyboard. They’re also slaving away on Pro Tools, tweaking audio and making the band sound better. The late Jerry Finn produced Sum 41, blink-182, MxPx and dozens of others in the early 2000s. Tom Lord-Alge mixed scene-defining tracks. Popular musicians often join in, using […]
12 new pop-punk tracks to stream if you’re getting back into the genre
Welcome back to pop punk. Come and look around. If you haven’t air-guitared to “All The Small Things” since high school, or even middle school, there’s so much for you to catch up on. There’s no need to feel nostalgic or pine for the past. The scene is alive, diverse and oozing with new tracks. […]
10 pop-punk artists we'd love to see live in the coming months
Pop punk found new life in 2020. Young bands blossomed, while hip-hop and pop acts picked up guitars. Maybe you’re one of the many fans who rediscovered old favorites on social media. Possibly, Chase Hudson (aka LILHUDDY) acted as your power-chord gateway drug. If so, welcome. There’s so much to see. And if you thought […]
10 alternative bands who are refreshing the genre outside of the U.S.
Early emo artists crammed into Washington, D.C. basements, while punk rockers destroyed small California clubs. Grunge blew up in the Pacific Northwest, but it all spread across the world. Alternative rock, whatever form it comes in, isn’t just a staple of Western culture. It’s universal. Visiting Seoul? Check out a local indie band in a […]
13 artists who are reclaiming the pop-punk music scene in 2021
The casual music fan must notice that pop punk is undergoing a renaissance. 2020 brought a slew of artists taking a stab at power chords and aggressive lyrics, but simmering under the surface are plenty of up-and-comers. 2021 is a big year for many musicians. Concerts are returning, and artists can show off all the […]
11 rising alternative artists who fine-tuned their sound this past year
Nobody must long for blinding stage lights and sweaty mosh pitters more than musicians. To stand onstage and perform is more than a means for a living. It’s therapy, a chance for artists to bond with a couple dozen or a couple thousand people. An album plus a tour is the music industry’s most basic […]