Tag: Pop Punk

I stumbled across this band the other day and had to give their latest EP a listen. This Surrender are described as an Easycore band out of Brooklyn, NY. but I would add in worshipful lyrics and a message of hope built on love. As their bio says, they are inspired by the likes of Killswitch Engage, For Today, alongside Four Year Strong and A Day To Remember. Imagine that mashup and you get kind of the idea of just what music you’ll discover upon listening.… Continued →

One of my pop-punk favorites, a band of pumpkin heads known as Light The Way will take off on a short tour this August with The Almanac and Nate Parrish on some dates. Check out the tour flyer below. If you are anywhere close to these dates please head out and support our guys because you never know, they could tour more in the future…… Continued →

MxPx will return on August 25th with their brand new studio album, their first since “Self Titled” released in 2018. The band has been releasing quite a few singles and even a deluxe version of “Self Titled” with bonus songs ever since 2018 but fans are eager to hear a complete brand new full length. Pre-Orders for this album go live on July 21st through I’m guessing is the MxPx webstore so make sure to follow the band on all their socials as well as their official MxPx.com… Continued →

I am going to take a moment and introduce you all to this incredible new pop-punk act known as Static Ultra. They absolutely kill it and their bright & poppy sound is full of heartwarming melodies and engaging sing-a-longs inspired by all those early to late 00’s emo/poppunk jams yet forging forward with a sound all their own. If you want a classic, nostalgic flow with energetic vocals and hard hitting guitar/bass/drums, then Static Ultra is for you. Make this summer one to remember by checking out their few months old track “Hold On To Me” and next week’s new song “Out of My Head”.… Continued →

A really great ska-punk-pop band called Send Out Scuds existed over a decade ago, released an ep on Blood & Ink Records then just disappeared off into the sunset. Well some former members are back with a new group called “OHK-0” which promises to take some of that same fun and energetic songmaking into this new project with some more keys/synths and a whole new direction. Follow them on Facebook here and follow along on their twitch channel here. The band plans to release a new (debut) song any day now.… Continued →

Anberlin have just released their brand new 5 song EP titled “Convinced” and it’s available worldwide today. Thoughts on this new outing from scene faves, Anberlin? I kinda wished they named this EP “Conversate” because it would remind me of my favorite Anberlin album, “Cities”, and just sounds fun. The last ep and this one together make a really diverse set of songs with a sound much more mature and modern in nature. Do I like it personally? Well, I don’t know the answer to that all important question quite yet as I’ve only listened once through.… Continued →

Protect Your Heart are back with another new song. This one is titled “M.I.A.” and it will surely melt your face off. These So Cal. men know how to throw down in the best possible melodic pop-punk and hardcore manner. You want easycore done right, then give these guys a listen.… Continued →

Light The Way just dropped their brand new song titled “Life Makes No Sense” and it is now available on ALL digital networks and streaming sites. It is a fantastic new song and one of the band’s strongest efforts so far. It’s meaningful, it’s a bit depressing, it’s entirely honest, and it’s a song full of vulnerability and hope. Make sure to give it a solid listen and add these guys to all of your playlists. Solid Pop-Punk such as this comes only ever so often and they are riding a wave of uniqueness that will be hard to replicate.… Continued →

Light The Way just dropped a tease for something new on June 27th 2023. What could it be? Are you pumped for new Light The Way stuff? I know I am!!!… Continued →

Something is rumbling in the Light The Way camp. Something new, something cool. Follow them on social media @lightthewayca and get prepared. You’ll be So Stoked you did and definitely not BRKN. Lots of Hope in the Holy Ghost and you won’t be labeled a Goofball. Sorry for being punny. New logo up too as well as band pics galore. Where is Pumpkin Head though? [Facebook]… Continued →

Protect Your Heart are back yet again with a NEW SONG! This one is titled “Gone Forever” and it is an instant favorite of mine. Check out the song now on all digital networks and the video below. You can also find the song on our Pop Punk Dads playlist on Spotify. Listen to the end because this one goes HEAVY!… Continued →

The absolutely stunning new single from my friends in Names Without Numbers titled “Winter Wars”, is out now on all digital networks and also streaming in the Pop Punk Dads Spotify playlist. This song reminds the listener of all the great times you had in the past with nostalgia running rampant throughout the entirety but not so overbearing that it’d distract one from drawing modern parallels to what’s so great about new music. I really dig the fast pace of the song right from the get-go.… Continued →

This pop punk band made waves back in the mid 2000s. This SOTD has always been my fave per its catchy music & lyrics.  Check em out. Every time it came He took the pain, He took away, And in our place He stands, Everyday, all day, He lived to die, He died to pay, And in our place He stands, Forty minus one, Sin caused undone, Black eye and spit, Innocence they hit,   … Continued →

I’ve been sitting on this review since last November and since I tend to move slower these days with my writing contributions, it’s better later than never. Let me start off by saying that Craig’s Brother have been a favorite of mine since I first heard “Homecoming” all those years ago (25!). Their blend of melody, aggression, and thought provoking lyrics set them apart from the rest of the pack. I once had a label spinoff of Indie Vision Music and in 2019 I put out their “Devils in the Details” EP, one of the best accomplishments in all my years of running IVM.… Continued →

I am excited to share this music video for “Start Again” by the killer newer band, Red Weather. Check out the music video below and make sure to follow the official Indie Vision Music “Pop Punk Dads” playlist on Spotify for all the latest and greatest songs your Dad will approve of including this new song!… Continued →

These 3 brothers & a friend band from California burst onto the scene in 2003. I had seen them on compilations, but when this SOTD came out, I immediately thought this is very catchy. It later appeared on one of the God’s Not Dead movies. Check out the album review on this site that posted September 14, 2012. … Continued →

A word document popped up in my Dropbox while I was searching for old files. It showed that the tentative line up for the “I’m Your Biggest Fan 2” compilation that I assembled for Tooth & Nail Records on March 11th 2002, 21 years ago. A couple bands had to be swapped for a couple reasons but the final lineup is pretty close to what I had planned out. I have created a little collage video with a couple song samples from the compilation through YouTube which you can view below.… Continued →

Letter Kills which were a emo-indie-pop-punk band from the early 00’s that dropped some independent songs, signed to Island Records, released a huge sounding record called “The Bridge”, played around the country for a few years then just disappeared as quickly as they appeared. Lead Vocalist Matt Shelton went on to record with The Wedding as well some great solo songs and recently formed “Panther City Riots“. As a band they were strong and their delivery was just as good as ANY other band at that time.… Continued →

I didn’t want this news post to slip through the cracks (my news roundup probably did just that). Too Bad Eugene just released their first ever music video and it’s for the song “Non Grata” off their most recent full length “Distance” which is out now! Check out the music video below. You can purchase the album on Vinyl/CD right here and trust me it’s totally WORTH IT!… Continued →

“Florida”, the brand new song by this incredible band – Names Without Numbers, is OUT NOW! This is underground indie/emo rock that doesn’t sound so underground. This is a polished and slick sounding new song and from a production standpoint, is as perfect as any of today’s best new rock songs. Listening to this and you just know you’ve stumbled on to something great. Listen to “Florida” by Names Without Numbers now on your digital streaming service of choice. Make sure to share the good news with friends and ADD it to all your playlists.… Continued →

This pop punk band only released 2 full lengths, but obviously caught the punk scene by surprise as they were an all girl band on their first LP. They added a guy for their 2nd. This song reminds me of ska band Bob’s (Bunch of Believers) Mission Trip to Mexico for obvious reasons as tunes referencing mission trips.   … Continued →

Pop punk Philmore were a band that released some fun songs back in the early 2000s era. Most would remember Our Finest Hour, but my friend loves Fishy. The members currently work in a few different fields. One is a fireman, one realtor & one photographer. Enjoy my fave!     … Continued →

NT was a band from Cali who released 3 LPs of energetic pop punk tunes circa the late 90s. Appears the bass player went on & played w/ Eager Seas & Lakes that I’ve seen around. Their drummer was also in Upperhand. This jam is my fave.   … Continued →

Light The Way are back in 2022 with yet another NEW song and it’s a fast punk rock banger. You’re going to love it. This is not 28 Days Later or The Walking Dead, not even Zombieland or Resident Evil, this is LIGHT THE WAY and they are here to devour you. Wait, that didn’t sound right, I meant they are bringing punk rock back in a fast and powerful way. It’s fast, short, and sweet, and a bit of rage inducing madness. Find out what the MONSTER is and listen to new Light The Way.… Continued →

The fine men behind Grandpa Loves Rhinos, a band that is simply impossible to resist, have dropped a rare collection of demos and unreleased songs dating back to their formative years from 2014 onward. Check it out now on all digital networks and the spotify link below. Make sure to pick up the brand new compilation from their label – Small Step Records, right here on Bandcamp. … Continued →

Who likes Black Chery Soda? 2 choices-Pop punk band or the drink. Band is from PA & lasted almost the whole 90s time period. They had a few songs that hit “Christian” radio & I’ve always liked this one the best. … Continued →

Light The Way will be releasing a new song called “Monster” which is being described as a “fast-paced, melodic and even a bit of a moody track. Lyrically it explores the idea that sometimes the enemy is…yourself! This song touches on self-sabotage and that there’s more to life”, later this week. Click Here to pre-save. What is your favorite Light The Way song so far? Are you ready for more?… Continued →

A brand new pop-punk/emo group by the name of ALANDRIA drops debut song titled “Hollow”. For a “first song”, this is extremely impressive. It plays well, sounds good, and overall, just a promising new act. I encourage you to give a listen to “Hollow” below and find out for yourself how powerful INDIE music truly is. [Links] Enjoy! … Continued →

There are rumblings in the Ghoti Hook camp that could spell something new from the band which would be their first “official” reunion of the band members since 2002. A rather cryptic post dropped on their Facebook page here a couple days ago which has left people guessing. Check out the post and picture below to see if you can figure it out. No, I do not have any insider info on this one so I am right in line with the rest of you. … Continued →

Nothing like a good news story to sorta, kinda, maybe drop a hint that a former Indie Vision Music band “might” get back together and “might” celebrate 20 years of “Traffic” next year. There has to be some interest out there so let your voices be heard loud and clear. Do you want to see ALL of their pre-Indie Vision Music, 2003 Indie Vision Music, post-Indie Vision Music, and all the fun unreleased stuff in between, finally get posted up on digital networks? There have been a lot of songs here and there that dropped on the Indie Vision Music website over the years dating back 2005 when the store/label morphed into a webzine.… Continued →