Tag: POP PUNK
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CF98 – Stupid Punk LP (SBÄM)
If you ever needed proof that pop-punk isn’t just surviving but actively booming in 2025, look no further than CF98’s fantastic new record, Stupid Punk LP. It’s a high-octane celebration of what made this longstanding genre legendary in the first place, filtered through a modern lens that keeps things feeling dynamic, groovy, and real. Hailing…
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Verse, Chorus, Inferno / Weekend Cigarettes – Weekend Inferno LP (Various Labels)
When two bands with aligned energy and vision collide, the result can either feel fragmented or, as with Weekend Inferno, perfectly symbiotic. Weekend Cigarettes and Verse, Chorus, Inferno created a body of work arriving as a cohesive statement about what melodic punk rock can achieve in 2025. Thirteen tracks across the skate punk, pop punk,…
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Ottawa Pop-Punk Act Bearings Share Fun New Track “Freaking Me Out”
Canadian pop-punk band Bearings release “Freaking Me Out,” the latest single from their upcoming album Comfort Company, due November 7 via Pure Noise Records. The track began as a simple acoustic idea and evolved into a high-energy anthem blending joy and chaos. Lead vocalist Doug Cousins describes it as “somewhere between a pool party and…
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The Mendozaz Unleash Horror-Themed Punk Single “An American Werewolf In London, Ontario”
Toronto’s The Mendozaz deliver “An American Werewolf in London, Ontario,” the second single from their concept EP “The Completely Fictional History of This Great Nation of Canada,” out November 3 on Cartridge Heart. The track blends horror, humor, and melody, part Dead Milkmen absurdity, part PUP-style energy, and pure Mendozaz chaos. It’s a punk love…
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The Dollyrots Release Cover Of Lesley Gore’s Feminist Classic “You Don’t Own Me”
Beloved punk rock power trio The Dollyrots are back with a fierce new single—a fiery cover of Lesley Gore’s “You Don’t Own Me.” Produced with Brian Ray (Paul McCartney, Etta James), the track blends empowerment and rebellion with the band’s signature pop-punk energy. The release arrives just as The Dollyrots gear up for a November…
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MEGG Released New Single “Clarity”
South Bay-born, Nashville-based artist MEGG unleashes her punchy new single “Clarity” ahead of her forthcoming EP Low Life Club, arriving October 24. Blending punk grit with glossy pop hooks, MEGG brings unapologetic energy to every line, fierce, vulnerable, and magnetic. Her sound nods to Gwen Stefani, Hayley Williams, and Joan Jett, but her voice is…
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Premiere: Minor Planets Share Video For “Promises”
Thoughts Words Action is thrilled to premiere the brand new video for “Promises” by Barcelona punk rock band Minor Planets. The track is taken from their latest cassette and digital EP, released through Engineer Records, Slow Down Records, and Deal With Hate Records. “Promises” showcases the band’s signature blend of melodic hooks and emotionally charged…
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All Time Low Announce 2026 European Tour And New Album “Everyone’s Talking!”
Multi-platinum Maryland rockers All Time Low are gearing up for an epic return to Europe in February 2026, bringing their high-energy live show to arenas across the continent. The announcement follows the release of their brand new album, “Everyone’s Talking!”, out October 17 via Basement Noise Records, in partnership with Photo Finish Records/Virgin Music Group.…
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A Loss For Words Reflect On Two Decades Of Pop-Punk Legacy
Boston’s A Loss for Words built their name blending hardcore aggression with pop-punk melody. After nearly two decades touring across 30 countries and releasing through Rise Records, their influence still resonates. From Warped Tour stages to DIY clubs, the band remains a touchstone for melodic punk’s heartfelt evolution. Order 7″ HERE
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MEGG Announces New EP “Low Life Club,” Out October 24
Alternative/pop-punk powerhouse MEGG is ready to shake up the scene with her new EP Low Life Club, dropping October 24. Fierce, unapologetic, and infectiously catchy, the record blends punk attitude with pop precision. Channeling the spirit of Gwen Stefani and Hayley Williams, MEGG celebrates rebellion, heartbreak, and empowerment in equal measure. Low Life Club cements…
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AFI Release Twelfth Studio Album “Silver Bleeds The Black Sun” Via Run For Cover Records
Melodic punk rock icons AFI release their twelfth studio album Silver Bleeds the Black Sun via Run For Cover Records. Ethereal, dark, and cinematic, the record marks yet another reinvention in AFI’s storied career. Featuring singles “Behind the Clock,” “Holy Visions,” and “Ash Speck in a Green Eye,” the album merges gothic atmosphere with melodic…
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Stay The Course Deliver Their Most Ambitious Single Yet With “Pocket Sand”
Kansas City melodic hardcore band Stay The Course return with their most ambitious single to date, “Pocket Sand.” Blending dynamic hooks, raw emotion, and a jaw-dropping cello-driven bridge, the song showcases the band’s range and creativity. With visceral energy and intricate songwriting, “Pocket Sand” captures ferocity and introspection, hallmarks of a group operating at their…
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