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Mar 13, 2022 · These bands played a mix of punk rock, hardcore punk, and ska music, and were popular among fans of all ages. Punk shows were often rowdy and chaotic, with mosh pits and stage diving being common occurrences.
- Less Than Jake – “Lie to Me”
- Mxpx – “Fever Dream”
- Good Charlotte – “Last December”
- Blink-182 – “Quarantine”
- Descendents – “That’s The Breaks”
- Goldfinger – “Wallflower”
- Nofx – “Linewleum”
- Green Day – “Father of all…”
- New Found Glory – “Greatest of All Time”
- Anti-Flag – “20/20 Vision”
Less Than Jake made their debut in 1995 with Pezcore. In the 26 years since, they’ve been trailblazing and commanding Warped Tour crowds with their upbeat, ska-heavy tunes. The band closed out 2020 with their ninth full-length, Silver Linings. While this is a record best listened to all the way through, “Lie To Me” offers a good taste of their mode...
It’s hard to believe that, in just a few years, we’ll be celebrating the 30th birthday of MxPx‘s Pokinatcha. Don’t get too hung up in nostalgia, though, because the band are still here for us in the best ways. They spent the first few months of the pandemic recording live versions, which they later released under Life In Quarantine. Just a couple o...
Good Charlotte took a brief break in releasing new content following their 2018 album, Generation Rx. Of course, they weren’t going to let 2020 go by without delivering something to homebound fans. The band dropped their latest single “Last December” in (you could probably guess) December. Both the song and music video provide a cathartic look at l...
Who would’ve thought at the turn of the century that blink-182 would continue to deliver hard-hitters for two more decades? Probably everyone, to be honest… Short of their hiatus in the 2000s, the group have never shown any indication of slowing down. Their topical 2020 track “Quarantine” is just the latest display of their timeless, boundless pop-...
The late ’70s-rooted punk outfit were already a force to be reckoned with when they returned from their hiatus in 1995. Descendents‘ activity has been notably off and on over the last few decades, though they’ve released three singles in the past year. The most recent, “That’s The Breaks,” dropped in January. The 42-second track delivers some serio...
Goldfinger were among the notable pioneers who brought ska influence to pop punk with their debut self-titled album in 1996. No surprise, they’ve managed to carry the torch ever since. They released their eighth full-length, Never Look Back, in December. Though undeniably modern, the whole album feels delightfully on brand, even compared to their e...
Had this not been a strictly pop-punk-bounded list, we would’ve had a good twofer here. Honestly, we can’t say we ever expected a collaboration between NOFX and metal icons Avenged Sevenfold. It’s pretty in line for 2021 and its series of wonderful surprises, though. “Linewleum” is exactly what you’d expect from the pairing, boasting catchy riffs w...
No doubt, Green Day have been a saving grace of the last year. From Billie Joe Armstrong‘s No Fun Mondayscover series to continued speculation over whether or not they’re behind the Network (they are), they’ve given us a lot to consume. They kicked off their year of productivity in 2020 with the release of their 13th (yes, you read that right) albu...
New Found Glory only barely qualify as a ’90s band. However, we’d be remiss in not mentioning them. Their 1999 debut album, Nothing Gold Can Stay, has been a widely noted inspiration for 2000s-era bands. The band honored their 21st year with a new album,Forever And Ever x Infinity. The entire record is a massive callback to their early roots, but l...
It’s hardly surprising that Anti-Flag have remained so prolific since their debut, Die For The Government, in 1996. The band address current events and political climates with a punk aggressiveness like no other. Of course, they hit the nail on the head with their 2020 record, 20/20 Vision. Upbeat and catchy as always, each song is remarkably reson...
- Green Day. One of the pop punk band that heavily influenced the pop punk movement in the ’90s was Green Day. Look for any list with the best pop punk songs of the decade, and you’ll find a few of of their songs.
- Blink-182. Southern California band Blink-182 popularized modern-day pop punk by combining classic punk riffs and pop music. They became famous among young crowds due to their animated live shows and contemptuous humor.
- Fall Out Boy. Wentz and Trohman formed Fall Out Boy in 2001 in Wilmette, Illinois, as their pop punk side project. Initially, the band was part of Chicago’s hardcore punk scene before they became a success.
- The Offspring. One of the bands that heavily influenced the popularity of pop punk in the 1990s was the Offspring. Formed in 1984 in Garden Grove, California, they began gaining local fans thanks to their eponymous debut album in 1989.
- Green Day. Green Day Basket Case. It’s no surprise that Green Day come in at number one. With over 85 million in album sales across 13 studio, three live, five compilation albums and one soundtrack plus more, there is no arguing the popularity and impact Green Day have had on the world of pop punk music.
- Blink 182. Blink 182 – All The Small Things. Blink 182 were with no doubt, the quintessential pop -unk idols blasted in many teenagers’ bedrooms to help them process their teenage angst throughout the ’90s and into the 00s.
- The Offspring. The Offspring – You’re Gonna Go Far, Kid. You can argue whether The Offspring fall into the category of pop-punk but there is no doubt of the influence they had on the future pop-punk legends to follow.
- Avil Lavigne. Avril Lavigne – Sk8er Boi. Avril Lavigne burst into charts in the early 2000’ giving teenagers (and beyond) the hero they needed. Her punk driven pop anthems and anti-starlet image was the inspiration for young women everywhere, opening a door for many female-led pop-punk, punk and rock bands to take on the world.
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- Green Day. Green Day - When I Come Around [Official Music Video] (4K Upgrade) Green Day was amongst the most successful California bands generally credited with popularizing punk music for mainstream audiences.
- Blink-182. blink-182 - What's My Age Again? (Official Music Video) I promise if you throw a Blink-182 song on in a bar of millennials today, you’ll have almost everyone singing along.
- Bad Religion. Bad Religion - American Jesus. Bad Religion is best known for its three-part vocal harmonies and its ability to take on tough topics like politics, society, religion, and mass media.
- The Offspring. The Offspring - The Kids Aren't Alright (Official Music Video) The Offspring might be one of punk’s quintessential bands, scratching that high-energy, teenage angst itch with songs like The Kids Aren’t Alright, Self Esteem, and You’re Gonna Go Far Kid.
Sep 1, 2015 · Known as the “second-wave” of emo music, The Get Up Kids penned one of the most popular pop-punk albums of the late ’90s, Something To Write Home About. The band went on to serve as a launching pad for spinoff projects like Reggie and the Full Effect and The New Amsterdams, both well-respected bands in their own right.
While heavily-influenced by first wave punk bands such as the Ramones, there’s no doubt that Green Day single-handedly put pop punk on the map in the 90’s and led the charge of the modern pop punk movement we all know and love. 1. blink-182. Formed: 1992 Best Known Track: All The Small Things
