no pads no helmets…just balls

Simple Plan have shared a new single “The Antidote” with fans today, serving as their first music in two years. The emotional single marks a new era for the rock group, ahead of the 20th anniversary of their iconic debut album, No Pads, No Helmets…Just Balls. Read more: Pierre Bouvier on collaborating with Beckett to […]

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 […]

Scene songs have a huge effect on alternative music fans. Tracks with the same name appear across genres, whether those are found on pop, rap, R&B, hip hop, country, etc. records. Emotions can be communicated through a variety of sounds and through different experiences from a myriad of performers. Here are 10 scene songs that […]

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 […]

Canadian pop-punk band Simple Plan set the tone for punks around the world with the release of their debut album, No Pads, No Helmets…Just Balls. Today marks the record’s 18th anniversary, and featured on the iconic album were singles “Perfect,” “I’d Do Anything” (feat. Mark Hoppus), “Addicted” and, of course, “I’m Just A Kid.” This […]