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So you passed our basic pop-punk quiz? Congratulations. You are, at least, a warm-weather fan. You probably wore a black tie with a beat-up T-shirt at least once. You went to Warped Tour a couple of times. We’re sure there’s a pair of Dickies buried somewhere in your closet.  Now, it’s time to take it […]

Lots of bands can effectively write an extremely clever lyric, but it takes a certain bold and confident self-awareness to truly pull off loud and proud dad jokes in a song. Not that many artists can get away with a melodic vocal in such a light manner (or the opposite, depending upon which unappreciative fan […]

Earlier this week, AltPress reported about TikTok user fntmsage and his modern version of the classic Bowling For Soup hit “1985.” Now the magnificent singer of BFS himself has posted his own TikTok reacting to the video.  In it, we see Jaret Reddick holding up a really cool piece of “1985” memorabilia and banging his […]

Do you get really nostalgic thinking about the early 2000s? Well, then this updated version of Bowling For Soup‘s iconic 2004 cover “1985” is sure to make you feel that way.  TikTok content creator fntmsage released a more modern version of the track focusing on the golden year that was 2005.  Read More: Apparently twenty one […]

The 2004 alternative music community turned out to be a pivotal moment in time for scene bands. As the two previous years set the foundation for the genre, it quickly expanded. Musicians started to experiment more on albums with genres outside of emo, punk and pop. It was the year scene music established that it […]

It feels like everyone is spending their time social distancing by playing the new Animal Crossing game on the Nintendo Switch. Animal Crossing: New Horizons dropped March 20, and people have been playing it addictively since.  Because the game is so customizable, people have discovered you can actually play several scene songs in the game, […]

When the new millennium broke, the alternative music community was heavily saturated with popular genres such as punk, pop punk and emo. Lying dormant, a new alternative music sound and scene was awaiting its time to shine. In 2002, it absolutely exploded. It was virtually impossible to go a day without hearing Simple Plan’s latest […]

Pop-punk mavericks MxPx are doing their part to keep your lockdown as adrenaline-charged as possible. The long-running band will be streaming a deluxe edition of their 2018 self-titled record Tuesday April 14th (Monday night at midnight EST). This edition will include the full original 11-song album, four bonus tracks and five acoustic versions. “We always […]

You’re welcome: We’ve made finding new songs by rising bands easy. Each week, we’re gathering the best from the underground and offering it to you in one concise list. Scroll below and check out our Spotify Discover playlist, featuring these tracks and more! In return, we want to hear your favorite. Let us know which […]

Pop punk began to rapidly gain traction in the early 2000s, landing impressive spots on mainstream charts that propelled the success of the genre today. This transformative period uncovered legendary bands who produced albums that have stood the test of time. While it’s apparent that pop punk began a definitive era 20 years ago, it’s […]

2000 paved the way for modern pop-punk, metal and rock music fans enjoy now, such as  All Time Low, Fall Out Boy and My Chemical Romance. The influence of artists such as Marilyn Manson and Sum 41 is still evident in today’s alternative scene, too. This list may make some fans feel a little old, […]

We’re well into this new temporary way of life of being stuck at home due to coronavirus. Retail stores, bars, restaurants and now movie theaters have closed their doors to the public. This means you’ve probably been sitting inside cycling through the same TV and movie options, as well as music playlists. Some films such as No Time […]

We’re a few days into this new temporary way of life of being stuck at home due to coronavirus. Retail stores, bars, restaurants and now movie theaters have closed their doors to the public. This means you’ve probably been sitting inside cycling through the same TV and movie options, as well as music playlists. Some […]

Rock and Roll and WWE have a friendship that never ceases to perish. Everyone from Poppy to Bring Me The Horizon have been involved with the professional wrestling mega-corporation. And now, Bowling For Soup can add their name to the list. The Texas pop-punks not only had a WWE star in their music video, but […]

The 2000s were some of the best times for scene music. My Chemical Romance were leading the Black Parade, All Time Low were rocking long hair and the music videos were undoubtedly iconic.  There are so many songs from the decade that we only have to hear a few seconds of to start belting out […]

The first thing that comes to mind when you think of your favorite television show is the theme song. That tune is vital as it sets the mood for the whole series. Usually, a network have their own writers compose the opening, but every so often they employ others with the task. From Bowling For Soup […]

Bowling For Soup and Simple Plan have announced a joint UK tour for the beginning of next year.  The Together Again! You’re Welcome tour will make a few stops in February and Not Ur Girlfrenz will open.  Read more: Selfish Things drop debut ‘Logos’ with Spencer Chamberlain, more—listen The two bands last played together in […]

The year is 2019 and if you’re like us, you still have the iconic Bowling For Soup track “Girl All The Bad Guys Want” on repeat. The band took on a challenge from BBC Radio 1 to give the track an updated makeover and the result does NOT disappoint. Check out the song’s 2019 version […]

It’s pretty safe to say that once August comes around, no one is excited to head back to school and hit the books. When the homework or teachers become too much, we often turn to music to try to relax us and cope with the daily stress of getting an education. Read more: twenty one […]

Bowling For Soup are teaming up with AP to premiere a new music video covering the Suicide Machines’ “Sometimes I Don’t Mind” in celebration of their 25th anniversary this year. With “Sometimes I Don’t Mind” being the first cover in the installment, the band will be releasing 12 fresh covers over the next 12 months […]