From the Site
Floor Space Releases Cheeky "Smile While It's Ending" Alongside Third LP Announcement | THE NOISE
September 6, 2023
The track is an anthemic effort that delves into the frustration and struggles of growing up, self-destruction, and acceptance.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Bearings Reveal 'The Best Part About Being Human' On Long-Awaited Third LP [track by track] | THE NOISE
August 30, 2023
Ottawa-based pop-punk band Bearings have returned with their exhilarating third LP, 'The Best Part About Being Human,' and deliver a body of work that shamelessly serves the end-of-summer angst we didn’t know we needed.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Sundressed Re-Introduces Themselves On Thoughtful Self-Titled Album [Q&A] | THE NOISE
August 30, 2023
Intricately woven and deeply personal, the self-titled release from Sundressed offers an intimate glimpse into the inner workings of frontman Trevor Hedges' creative psyche.
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
Point North Wants Us To 'Prepare For Despair' On Apocalyptic Thrid LP [Track by Track] | THE NOISE
August 25, 2023
The California-based trio is back with a fresh collection of songs that takes listeners on a journey into the apocalypse.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Takayoshi Delivers a Burst of Emphatic 'songs that can fit in your pocket'
August 23, 2023
'songs that can fit in your pocket' is no misnomer, emerging as a tidy brief collection of songs that energize, deliver poignantly, and then shift into the next track.
Author:
DJ Connor
Magnolia Park Celebrate Double EP Release With Vampiric Video For "Blud Luv"
August 18, 2023
Prolific Orlando fivesome Magnolia Park celebrates their double whammy EP release by dropping the music video for their synth-laden, alt-dance track "Blud Luv."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
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
Hot Milk Wants You To Answer ‘A CALL TO THE VOID’ [Q&A] | THE NOISE
August 10, 2023
Hot Milk's upcoming body of work will be their loudest statement yet of who they are and what they stand for – an opportunity to show the world what they are made of.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Broadside And Magnolia Park's Josh Roberts Battle The Reaper On "Bang" | THE NOISE
August 10, 2023
Featuring Josh Roberts of Magnolia Park, the single is a deceptively upbeat and catchy track about facing your inner demons framed with a plethora of dance-inducing guitar riffs and crashing percussion.
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
Cassadee Pope Returns To Pop Punk And Owning Who She Is [Q&A] | THE NOISE
July 28, 2023
This new era of Cassadee Pope finds her unafraid to wade into new waters with an unmistakable voice, unflinching optimism, and unbreaking confidence. With a tremendous sense of freedom guiding her, she is ready to once again amplify her confessional writing and redefine her place as a pop-punk mainstay.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
FRND CRCL Explore What It Means To Be Suburbanites On New LP 'Suburban Dictionary' [Q&A] | THE NOISE
July 20, 2023
'Suburban Dictionary' is a deep dive into the discontent of growing up through the lens of the suburban teenager, honing in on an emo-tinged view of entrapment and boredom.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Sundressed Team Up With Glacier Veins To Deal With The Pitfalls Of Long Distance On "20 Below" | THE NOISE
July 20, 2023
Arizona indie punk band Sundressed continues to bless our summer with yet another gut-punching single, "20 Below."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Sad Park Become Their Favorite Band On Latest Album ‘NO MORE SOUND’ [Q&A] | THE NOISE
July 12, 2023
LA emo-punks Sad Park go on a full circle journey with the release of their third album and first for Pure Noise Records 'No More Sound.'
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Guardrail Redefine Themselves On Debut LP ‘Content’ [Q&A] | THE NOISE
July 10, 2023
Featuring recent singles "Silhouette" and "Joke's On Me," the LP shows the band's sound and writing style evolution, with the twelve-track body of work being the most dialed-in project the band has ever crafted with their unique sound.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Alexx Bean Says He's "Right Where You Left Me" On Explosive New Single
May 19, 2023
Rising pop-punk rocker Alexx Bean continues to pave the way for himself on his latest high-energy single, "Right Where You Left Me."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Cassadee Pope Makes Triumphant Pop Punk Return On "People That I Love Leave" | THE NOISE
April 17, 2023
Grammy-nominated, platinum-certified singer-songwriter Cassadee Pope has just released their latest single, "People That I Love Leave." On the track, Pope begins a brand new chapter in her musical journey, returning to her pop and rock roots and tapping into a new area of creativity that she had just been able to explore.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Heart Attack Man Drop Oddly Wholesome "Stick Up" Video Ahead of Upcoming LP | THE NOISE
April 13, 2023
Clevland punk rock band Heart Attack Man is done with the world's bullshit on their latest single, "Stick Up."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
salem ilese Doomscrolls Her Way to a Alternative Pop Hit With "Painhub"
April 4, 2023
"Painhub" explores the dangers of digital overindulgence.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
LØLØ Teams Up With girlfriends On Dance-Inducing Single "5,6,7,8" | THE NOISE
March 29, 2023
On the edge of becoming a true pop-punk icon, rising star LØLØ levels up with the release of her latest single "5,6,7,8" featuring Travis Mills of girlfriends.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Between You & Me Start New Era On A High With Single "Nevermind" | THE NOISE
March 29, 2023
Australian alternative outfit Between You & Me are starting their next chapter with a bang on their first independent single, "Nevermind."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Hear Kanner Make Explosive Debut in "Bull In A China Shop" Featuring 93FEETOFSMOKE | THE NOISE
March 27, 2023
Singer-songwriter Kanner is kicking the door down with her debut single "Bull In A China Shop" featuring 93FEETOFSMOKE.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
State Champs Prove They're Kings of the New Age [Q&A] | THE NOISE
December 5, 2022
In the peak of the most recent pop-punk revival, State Champs have proudly declared themselves the Kings of the New Age.
Author:
Moe Horta
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
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