Pop punk has its naysayers among punk fans, although saying “nay” is sort of the go-to move for some punks. However, there are a lot of fine bands out there that fall under the nebulous ...

It’s a new era for the genre and Neck Deep. 2024 was a treasure trove of OG pop-punk bands throwing their best into the ring. Alkaline Trio’s Blood, Hair, and Eyeballs with Rise Records is one ...

That’s not going to stop us from looking back at last year’s best punk releases, however, because the need for great punk bands making great punk rock never subsides. In fact, it might be more ...

Boston punk has its own particular style, with much of it taking Celtic rock influences, like Dropkick Murphys or Street Dogs. However, this regional subgenre has seen many great bands that don ...

The Coathangers are one of the best punk bands around ... and even (according to their band bio) “golden oldies pop.” And on that recent West Coast tour, the group headlined a female-dominant ...

Warped has always been a primarily punk festival but, back in its heyday, it often booked a variety of bands including hardcore acts, metal bands, pop artists, and even rappers. In its final days, the ...

The group is best known for its unique blending of genres ... Hailing from Chicago, Belmont is a pop-punk band that formed in 2014. Belmont has gained a cult following for their innovative ...