11 indie-pop bands any true pop-punk fan will like

Variety is the spice of life, right? Take a quick pop-punk break and give some indie-pop a spin. Armed with irresistible choruses, imaginative lyrics, dreamy instrumentation and a damn good look, these bands—trendsetters in both music and style—are something new for your daily shuffle.

“King City” – Swim Deep

Birmingham, England’s Swim Deep formed just a few years back—but they already have released two full-lengths, signed to Sony and supported the 1975 in the States last year. “King City,” a track from their first album Where The Heaven Are We, encompasses a lot of Swim Deep’s cool and refreshing image, complete with an eye-catching music video that you can’t help but watch a second time.

“Perfect Skin” – Peace

Like their pals in Swim Deep, Peace hail from Birmingham, England and have concocted an eccentric, unique and memorable image to accompany their downright catchy music. While many tracks are worthy to be on this list—“World Pleasure,” “I’m A Girl,” “Generation Strange” and “Lovesick” to name a few— “Perfect Skin” and its grungy music video, down-and-dirty instrumentation and relatable lyrics, made the cut for its accessibility to the pop-punk genre. And guess what—frontman Harrison Koisser’s iconic top from the video is available on their webstore here.

LANY – “Where The Hell Are My Friends”

If you already dabble in the indie-rock scene, chances are that you just started hearing about LANY—and for good reason. The ’80s pop-influenced Nashville trio released their EP kinda and have already become one of the most popular “Discover Weekly” artists on Spotify.

Bad Suns – “Disappear Here”

Following up their 2014 critically acclaimed debut, Language & Perspective, Bad Suns’ new single “Disappear Here” channels the same California vibes and energy, but with even catchier hooks.

“Greek Tragedy” – The Wombats

While the Wombats’ classic track “Let’s Dance To Joy Division” was a serious contender for a spot here, the single “Greek Tragedy” from the band’s most recent release Glitterbug won for its pristine and perfect indie-pop. “Greek Tragedy” proves the Wombats are like a fine wine: by developing their sound and reaching a wider audience over their 10-plus years as a band, they’re getting better with age. Honestly though, it’s difficult to find a bad song by the Wombats. The guys all hail from Liverpool, England, and possess a super solid discography, from the beautiful artwork on Glitterbug to all the hits on This Modern Glitch.

“Soundcheck” – Catfish And The Bottlemen

Catfish And The Bottlemen just released their second full-length album, The Ride, and quickly went No. 1 in the U.K. From Wales, the Bottlemen are led by their foul-mouthed but cool-as-hell frontman Van McCann, who, at just 23-years-old, is redefining the image of a British rockstar. “Soundcheck” was the first single from The Ride and showcases McCann’s transparent, simple but blatantly honest songwriting— “I raced through soundcheck just to meet you”—that’s often incredibly romantic in a read-between-the-lines kind of way. “And you convinced me to put life aside—I want you.”

Circa Waves – “T-Shirt Weather”

As we’re nearing the end of summer, say goodbye with this quintessential, indie-pop track: “T-Shirt Weather” by Liverpool’s Circa Waves. The band have only released one record, Young Chasers, but it blurs the line between indie-pop and indie-rock, creating an approachable discography that pop-punks can shamelessly pick up on. It doesn’t matter if you’re singing in the backseat trying to catch a whisp of air conditioning, or if you’re singing in your bedroom trying to chill out under a ceiling fan, “T-Shirt Weather” and the rest of Young Chasers’ optimistic sound will get you through to the cool haven of fall.

Palma Violets – “Best Of Friends”

Palma Violets practice garage rock infused indie-pop with a touch of psychedelic—a quality and accessible combination for any pop-punk kid to enjoy. Their most acclaimed track, “Best Of Friends,” won NME’s Song Of The Year honor in 2012 and is a smooth introduction to the band’s hearty two LPs. Pairing raw vocals that glow with a gritty British accent and easy choruses that will spin in your head for days, London’s Palma Violets are a necessary addition to your indie-pop introduction playlist.

Panama Wedding – “Into Focus”

Panama Wedding are the rising stars of the summer festival circuit. With incredible debuts at Lollapalooza, Firefly and more, their latest EP, Into Focus, will make you feel like any day is summer.

The Neighbourhood – “R.I.P. 2 My Youth”

Mixing R&B vocals, surf-rock guitars and hip-hop beats, the Neighbourhood is a band that has a little bit of something for everyone. The band’s lead single off of their latest record, Wiped Out is an ode to growing up in the darkest way you could imagine.

Two Door Cinema Club – “Are We Ready? (Wreck)”

If you’ve been sleeping on Two Door Cinema Club the last few years, there’s no better time to wake up! While TDCC is a standard for most indie/rock listeners, it has been a minute since the band’s last album, Beacon, was released. The Irish trio just dropped two new singles off their forthcoming LP, Gameshow, and we couldn’t be happier to have new tunes.