the wonder years

With The Hum Goes On Forever, the Wonder Years are trudging deeper into an alternative sound. Dan Campbell explores his fears, the songs' meaning and more.

Wearing masks creates a judgment-free zone for fans who might not know all the lyrics. Here's how it also makes attending a concert a more communal experience.

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Unturned are breathing new life into pop punk. The band break down their forthcoming debut album, one that's been nearly 10 years in the making.

The Wonder Years have announced their seventh studio album, The Hum Goes On Forever. The band also shared "Wyatt's Song (Your Name)."

The Wonder Years have shared another new single, "Summer Clothes." Their new album is set to release later this year. "Summer Clothes" is an anthemic trek through memories, where sadness parts for just long enough to notice its absence. Vocalist Dan Campbell cries out, sounding close to tears while recounting these precious moments...

The Wonder Years have returned with a new single called “Oldest Daughter.” They've also announced a new album is coming later this year. “Oldest Daughter” picks up where the 2013 track “Madelyn” left off. Read more: Fontaines D.C. on ‘Skinty F... Read More ...

Check out The Latest – for all the essential new music, tickets and livestreams you need right now.   Waterparks and Neck Deep unite for Sad Summer   …and they’re bringing Mayday Parade, The Summer Set, Against The Current, State Champs and more along for the ride, too. These shows are going to be a lo...

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.  ...

We knew we meant it when we said it wasn't a phase. What we didn't know, however, was just how attached we were going to be to 2000s pop punk forever. Fortunately, despite the mainstream decline, the genre is alive and well. While many early favorites such as All Time Low and Mayday Parade continue to thrive, we're also seeing new bands step into the spotlight. Quite a few o...

From 2003 to 2012, Bamboozle took over New Jersey for its annual multi-day festival. The event, which evolved out of the Skate And Surf, led to some iconic live sets from artists such as My Chemical Romance, Thrice, Paramore, Foo Fighters and Jimmy Eat World among many others...

Sometimes, it’s the musicians we are already obsessed with who introduce us to some of our favorite new bands in unexpected ways.  Whether it's through collaborations or social media shoutouts, musicians are often the people who recommend music to us the most, which makes sense because it's their job to be in tune with emerging talent.  Read mo...

Due to the COVID-19 crisis, a lot of concerts and events have been rescheduled this past year. For Slam Dunk, organizers have pushed back the festival not once, but twice already. Finally, last month, Slam Dunk organizers confirmed that the 2021 festival is now happening this fall...

This week, Prime Minister Boris Johnson unveiled the plans to end England's COVID-19 restrictions this June. However, with the plans now set in motion, Slam Dunk 2021 is no longer able to happen in May. Now, Slam Dunk organizers have announced that the entire festival has been pushed back to this September...

If you’ve been a pop-punk fan for quite some time now, we’re willing to bet it was a fast, upbeat song that first made you fall in love with the genre. You probably still remember the jolt of energy you felt when your now-favorite songs blasted through your speakers for the first time, and you of course remember how fun it was to mosh and jump along to them at shows (yes, even after not having bee

YouTube's Alex Melton is back at it with another entertaining pop-punk cover. This time around, Melton is letting you all know what it would sound like if Machine Gun Kelly, YUNGBLUD and Travis Barker's "I Think I'm OKAY" was covered by your favorite pop-punk bands...

We may be a good decade out from the height of the scene heyday, but that doesn't mean our favorite artists are anywhere past their prime. In fact, a good number of them have been extending their talents by forming new bands and side projects...

Everyone loves to jam out to their favorite artists and classic hits, but let’s not forget about all the fresh talent constantly popping up around the world. From pop and indie to punk and post-hardcore, there’s always a new name in music waiting to be heard.  We kno...

2020 has shown us that we will never take a gig with our closest friends for granted ever again. Nothing can match the energy of the crowd and the feeling of screaming our favorite lyrics at the top of our lungs. However, the holidays are still coming up quickly, and we want to make sure you have the perfect gift in mind for your best friends...

Sometimes you have to finish before you start. While streaming and playlists have killed the album experience for some, there are plenty of other music fans who still clamor for the full record. The bands below found creative and inspiring ways to end their LPs with a song so strong, it remains the perfect closing statement to their batch of standout tracks...