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Punk Meets Alt-Pop Meets Metal Guitar Riffs in Noshows' Double Single [Q&A]
February 20, 2026
Including tracks "FOMO" and "Last Resort," the band explores anxiety, addiction, growth, and everything in between.
Author:
DJ Connor
Dela Kay Calls Out the Chaos on "Guilty Conscience"
November 24, 2025
The alt-pop singer-songwriter blends 80s shimmer with a punk-pop pulse that makes it truly distinctive.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
#1 Hot New Band Hot Mulligan Talks New Album, Sold Out Shows, Rubbing PB&J On Their Feet & More [Q&A] | The Noise
October 1, 2025
From playing to massive festival crowds and arenas opening for legendary acts such as Fall Out Boy and Pierce The Veil, to throwing it back to tiny no-barricade rooms, the self-proclaimed #1 Hot New Band has proven that there is no stage they cannot dominate.
Author:
Moe Horta
KENNYHOOPLA's 'conditions of an orphan' EP Toes The Line of Punk, Pop, Revenge, and Resilience [Q&A]
September 22, 2025
We caught up with the genre-defying artist about the release of his latest EP.
Author:
Hillary Safadi
Bearings Return with Explosive Pop-Punk Anthem "Quick Release" From Upcoming LP | THE NOISE
August 15, 2025
The track is a unique blend of pop-rock and pop-punk that candidly criticizes the status quo and asks the listener, "What happened to doing things for the love of the game?"
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Three Cheers For Mayday Parade: Discussing 2005, 2025, and Everything In Between [Q&A] | THE NOISE
May 13, 2025
Have you ever cried while listening to Mayday Parade on repeat to get over heartbreak or is that an original experience? Judging by the response to the bands’ current Three Cheers For 20 Years Tour, we are willing to bet that it is not.
Author:
Moe Horta
The Wrecks Kick Off Their Largest US Headline Tour with the First Half of Their Album, 'INSIDE :'
April 16, 2025
Where pop punk meets modern indie rock, The Wrecks awaits with their loyal cult following of alt-pop enjoyers.
Author:
Abby Kenna
EKKSTACY Releases Title Track For Upcoming Album “Forever”
April 1, 2025
EKKSTACY comes into their own with a refreshing perspective on relatable themes seen across his discography.
Author:
Hillary Safadi
Boats ‘N Emos: We Interviewed Your Favorite Bands Aboard The Emo’s Not Dead Cruise [Q&A] | THE NOISE
February 18, 2025
What happens when you interview nearly every band playing the third annual Emo’s Not Dead Cruise? You get the world's longest emo interview ever. Seriously.
Author:
Moe Horta
Arm's Length Celebrates Sophomore Album And Label Signing Announcement With Pessimistic "Funny Face" | THE NOISE
February 17, 2025
The quartet has shared the lead single from their upcoming record which explores how pessimism from a loved one can mold one's overall outlook on life in the long run.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Knuckle Puck Announce 10th Anniversary Tour With New Single "Nice To Know Ya" | THE NOISE
February 3, 2025
Incorporating unconventional chords, a spoken verse, and push-pull lyrics, this bold experimentation is a testament to the band's unwavering commitment to keeping their audience on their toes.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Mayday Parade Release Bubbly "By The Way" And Announce Three-Part Album | THE NOISE
January 13, 2025
Tallahassee's five-piece Mayday Parade celebrates 20 years together by announcing a three-part album showcasing their prolific, emotionally resonant songwriting.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Winona Fighter Go One Take Straight To Your Heart With New "Hamms In A Glass" Video | THE NOISE
December 5, 2024
"The 'HAMMS IN A GLASS' music video is as chaotic as the song" shares frontwoman and multi-instrumentalist Coco Kinnon.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
State Champs by State Champs: An Interview with State Champs [Q&A] | THE NOISE
November 14, 2024
In celebration of their personifying 12-track release, The Noise caught up with the self-proclaimed “kings of the new age” during their headlining run with Knuckle Puck, Meet Me @ The Altar, and Daisy Grenade.
Author:
Moe Horta
New Aesthetic Skates to New Heights in “Losing This Game” [Premiere] | The Noise
October 25, 2024
Up-and-comers New Aesthetic are here to double down on their claim of being the future of pop-punk with their latest single, “Losing This Game.”
Author:
Moe Horta
FEST RECAP: Who? What? Why? When We Were Young - It Still Isn't A Phase [Q&A] | THE NOISE
October 23, 2024
In between crying at sets, throwing down in the pit, and running from stage to stage, The Noise had the chance to catch up with beloved bands such as August Burns Red, Mayday Parade, Armor For Sleep, The Used, Silverstein, The Devil Wears Prada, Cartel, and Tonight Alive to chat all about the who, what, when, where and why of the albums they played at When We Were Young, plus more.
Author:
Moe Horta
Live From The Shed: Grave Secrets, Cheridomingo, New Aesthetic [WATCH] | THE NOISE
October 15, 2024
Trying to replicate that feeling of stumbling into a dark dive bar in the middle of the night or finding a hidden side stage at a nearby festival and discovering your next favorite band, this is The Noise’s brand new video series Live From The Shed.
Author:
Jimmy Smith
'Dookie' vs. 'American Idiot' – Green Day's The Saviors Tour [Show Review] | THE NOISE
September 25, 2024
Green Day fans: 'Dookie' or 'American Idiot?' “Basket Case” or “Holiday?” Today, we settle the debate once and for all as to which Green Day songs rock the hardest live thanks in part to the band’s colossal Saviors Tour.
Author:
Moe Horta
State Champs Admit It's Never "Too Late To Say" What's On Your Heart On New Single | THE NOISE
August 29, 2024
While it sounds youthful and polished, it's a deeper track that lyrically talks about being scared and the fear of losing yourself.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Taylor Acorn Reveals Details Of Debut Pop-Punk LP ‘Survival In Motion’ [Q&A] | THE NOISE
June 28, 2024
The Noise was honored to chat with Acorn about the upcoming album, what "survival in motion" means to her, and her forthcoming tour with emo icons Dashboard Confessional and Boys Like Girls.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Pop-Punk Pranksters Super American Create Magic On New Album ‘Gangster of Love’ [Q&A] | THE NOISE
June 19, 2024
With its swirling '90s melodicism, high-energy riffs, and heartfelt emo elements into a wry, smirking rock sound, the duo delivers a stellar follow-up to their 2021 effort SUP and 2018's Tequila Sunrise.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
No Spoon, No Fork, Just "Spork": New Aesthetic - "Spork" [Music Video Premiere] | THE NOISE
June 18, 2024
Rambunctious pop-punkers New Aesthetic might not be a household name just yet, but the emerging outfit is here to prove they are more than just the new kids on the block.
Author:
Moe Horta
Q&A: Gear Talk, Studio Secrets and All Things 'I Want To Disappear' With The Story So Far | THE NOISE
June 13, 2024
Forming in 2007 with four Billboard-charting albums already under their belts, pop-punk trailblazers The Story So Far find themselves with one of the most anticipated records of 2024 due out this summer.
Author:
Moe Horta
Loveless Release Anthemic New Single "I Love It When It Rains" | THE NOISE
April 19, 2024
Loveless has returned with a deeply personal and uplifting new track, "I Love It When It Rains."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Emerging Pop-Punkers Between You & Me Explore Exciting New EP ‘SH!T YEAH’ [Q&A] | THE NOISE
April 15, 2024
The Noise had the chance to chat with lead singer JT Wilson and bassist/vocalist James "Bassy" Karagiozis to discuss the band's future and the origin of SH!T YEAH.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
The Story So Far's Will Levy On Side Projects, Photography, 2022 Plans and More [Q&A]
May 18, 2022
The Noise sits down with The Story So Far guitarist before one of their many sold-out dates.
Author:
Moe Horta
Hot Mulligan's Chris Freeman Talks Massive Sold Out Shows, XLHC Solo Work & More [Q&A]
March 7, 2022
Hot Mulligan has crowned themselves as the "#1 Hot New Band" and they have been working nonstop to live up to that title.
Author:
Moe Horta
Q&A: Gear Talk, Studio Secrets and All Things 'I Want To Disappear' With The Story So Far | THE NOISE
June 13, 2024
Forming in 2007 with four Billboard-charting albums already under their belts, pop-punk trailblazers The Story So Far find themselves with one of the most anticipated records of 2024 due out this summer.
Author:
Moe Horta
Emos Rejoice: Nathan Aurora's 'Pop-Punk Goes Reggae' Is This Summer's Hit Compilation [Q&A] | THE NOISE
August 17, 2023
As we quickly approach the official end of summer 2023, don’t be so quick to anoint an album of the summer just yet..
Author:
Jimmy Smith
Sueco Gets Real On Emo-Tinged, Genre-Defying 'It Was Fun While It Lasted'
March 5, 2022
On his debut album, Sueco examines self-destruction, relationships, anxiety, and more.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
10 Reasons You Should Go To Sad Summer Fest 2022 | The Noise
June 28, 2022
Sad Summer Fest is more than just nostalgia.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Hot Mulligan Critique Space Cowboy Billionaires in “Drink Milk and Run” | The Noise
June 16, 2022
"'Not rich enough to make a sound' sums it up pretty good."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
No Spoon, No Fork, Just "Spork": New Aesthetic - "Spork" [Music Video Premiere] | THE NOISE
June 18, 2024
Rambunctious pop-punkers New Aesthetic might not be a household name just yet, but the emerging outfit is here to prove they are more than just the new kids on the block.
Author:
Moe Horta
Goody Grace and blink-182 Face Their Flaws in "Scumbag"
October 30, 2019
"Blink-182 is the reason I started playing guitar when I was a kid."
Author:
Precious Kato
Youth Fountain Remind Us Of What's Important With Pop-Punk Gem 'Keepsakes & Reminders' [Q&A]
March 31, 2022
Amid pop-punk's most recent revival, it's important not to lose focus of Canadian noisemakers Youth Fountain.
Author:
Moe Horta
Sueco Captures the Teenage Turmoil of My Chemical Romance on "Loser"
January 28, 2022
"I wanted to write a song for the 15-year-old me."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
aldrch Is the Latest Artist Breaking Hyperpop's Boundaries
September 28, 2021
"I love having the ability to curate a collection of what I think is cool... and show everyone what's next in music."
Author:
Carter Fife
KennyHoopla and Travis Barker Revive Your Wildest Pop Punk Dreams in "ESTELLA//"
November 20, 2020
It feels like 2005 all over again.
Author:
Ruby Scott
Taylor Acorn Wears Heart On Her Sleeve In New EP 'Certified Depressant' [Track By Track] | THE NOISE
September 21, 2023
Armed with life's lessons, the eight-track body of work oozes with emotion and showcases the artist's growth and ability to write deeply relatable works of sonic art.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Mayday Parade Are Creating On Their Own Terms With New Independent Releases [Q&A] | THE NOISE
August 2, 2023
Mayday Parade has decided to take things into their own hands and operate on their own terms and timeline.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Powerhouse Taylor Acorn Unveils New Version Of "Coma" Featuring Cassadee Pope | THE NOISE
August 25, 2023
Nashville-based artist Taylor Acorn continues to pave the way as one of the leading ladies of the pop-punk scene with a re-imagined version of "Coma."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
The Faim Shows Us How to Live as "Humans" Ahead of Debut Album
July 29, 2019
With "Humans" and the announcement of their long-awaited debut album, The Faim is setting the stage for a 2019 of epic proportions.
Author:
Jimmy Smith
Meet Teenage Joans, the Pop-Punk Powerhouse With an Unstoppable Energy [Q&A]
February 10, 2022
With a sound they describe as "juice-box punk-pop," Teenage Jones is taking Adelaide by storm.
Author:
Jessica Magtalas
John Harvie Embraces The Suck And Is Ready To Heal [Q&A] | THE NOISE
March 12, 2024
With high-octane instrumentation and passionate lyrics, John Harvie made it clear he wasn't messing around, never shying away from being himself and easily carving out his own place in the pop-punk and rock scenes.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
LØLØ and Maggie Lindemann Unite the Freaks and Geeks on "debbie downer"
February 10, 2022
LØLØ is cementing herself as a central pillar of the pop-punk revival.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Boats ‘N Emos: We Interviewed Your Favorite Bands Aboard The Emo’s Not Dead Cruise [Q&A] | THE NOISE
February 18, 2025
What happens when you interview nearly every band playing the third annual Emo’s Not Dead Cruise? You get the world's longest emo interview ever. Seriously.
Author:
Moe Horta
Emo Never Dies: A Conversation With Emo Nite Founders T.J. Petracca and Morgan Freed [Q&A]
March 3, 2022
"You can't stay in one place your entire life, you gotta grow."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
LØLØ’s Not Your Pop Star Princess; She’s Your Unapologetic Pop Punk ‘debbie downer’ [Q&A]
October 13, 2022
The rising star opens up on her new EP, complicated feelings about TikTok, and more.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Op-Ed: Punk Rock Was Never Meant To Be Cool
March 25, 2022
Punk rock music was created as an outlet to escape popular trends like Top 40 radio. So what happens now?
Author:
Jimmy Smith