catalyst

9 new songs from pop-punk staples that could rival their best album

Summer is the season of pop punk. Sadly, almost everyone’s favorite part of the year seems quite a bit different in the middle of a pandemic. Thankfully, some of our go-to pop-punk bands are fresh off quality releases that rival their earlier work.  If you’re still nostalgic for the 2000s, lend your ear to these […]

QUIZ: Do you remember “All Downhill From Here” by New Found Glory?

It’s hard to believe 16 years have passed since New Found Glory unleashed Catalyst on the world. Released in 2004, the band’s fourth album featured defining moments in their discography, including “All Downhill From Here” and “Failure’s Not Flattering.” Can you still remember the lyrics to “All Downhill From Here”? Test your pop-punk knowledge below. […]

20 essential 2004 albums that proved the scene was here to stay

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 […]