The Story So Far Stream New Album

The Story So Far are streaming their new, self-titled album. The ten track album is officially out on May 19th but you can listen to the whole thing below:

The Story So Far Release New Song, 'Heavy Gloom'

The Story So Far have released another new song from their upcoming, self-titled EP which comes out May 19th. Check out 'Heavy Gloom' below:

The Story So Far Release New Song

The Story So Far have released a new song titled 'Solo'. The song comes from their upcoming self-titled album which is set to be released on May 19th via Pure Noise Records. Check it out below:

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The Story So Far Announce Album Release Date

The Story So Far have announced that they will be releasing their self-titled third album on May 19th via Pure Noise Records. Pre-orders are available now (Get yours here). 

Check out the new single 'Nerve' below:

New The Story So Far Song

A new song by The Story So Far has been put up online. The song would appear to have come from their upcoming album. Check out 'Nerve' below:

The Story So Far Release Second Album Teaser

The Story So Far have released a second teaser for their upcoming album. Check it out here:

The Story So Far Post Album Teaser

The Story So Far have posted a teaser video for their upcoming album in 2015. Check it out below...

Pure Noise Records Announce New Albums For 2015

Yesterday Pure Noise Records released an end of year statement reflecting on 2014 and what would be in store for them in the new year:

"Hello Everyone, the end of the year is here. 2014 has been an insanely busy but fun year at Pure Noise. We've put out more releases this year than any year before. You can check out the list HERE. Thank you for supporting us this year. We've got some very exciting things in store for 2015 including a Pure Noise UK Tour & full length releases from Hit The Lights, Four Year Strong, The Story So Far, Senses Fail, & State Champs. Have a happy New Year. We'll see you at a gig soon."

So it looks like we can expect new albums from State Champs, The Story So Far and Senses Fail next year!

Parker Cannon Unleashes Hardcore Project

A few days ago Parker Cannon announced that he was starting a hardcore-based project titled Snarl. (Click here to find out more). Well, Snarl's demo is officially on bandcamp and it is is pretty awesome.

Parker Cannon Starts Hardcore Project Snarl

Parker Cannon has announced that he is starting a hardcore-based project called Snarl. Snarl's demo will be available to download on bandcamp for free this weekend. Parker released this statement about his upcoming project:

"I finally had enough time at home to write/earned enough money from touring to record my demo. Its almost done, I'll be droppin it on bandcamp this weekend for free. Some cool merch will be available online as well. A huge thank you to my brotha @carlitosxguey for the artwork, if you need designs done, hit him up. Stay tuned! SNARL HC 2014"

Parker also posted this to instagram:

Pop Punk to Listen to This Summer

Although we've had some pretty hot weather in the UK, it has still managed to rain almost every other day. It's like someone is trying to punish us for our bad teeth and obsession with tea. For this reason we have decided to bring you some truly awesome pop punk to brighten the summer months and make you feel like you're on Californian beach (Skateboard and Khaki shorts optional). We've compiled a list of new albums, EPs and  just general summery songs that we hope will make your summer a little less like a giant accumulation of rain and thunder storms. 

Handguns - Life Lessons
If you haven't listened to Life Lessons yet, stop what you are doing right now and find whatever medium you usually use to listen to music and put that shit on right now.  Although only 28 minutes long, Life Lessons is packed with huge pop punk anthems that are perfect for summer time. Imagine all the best parts of their previous releases Angst and Don't Bite Your Tongue combined to make a spotless album which will leave you begging them to come and tour in the UK ASAP. 





Firestarter - Forget The Past
Hailing from Albany New York this means that Firestarter already share a home with bands such as State Champs and With the Punches (R.I.P). In May of this year the band released their EP Forget the Past, which is an essential accessory to any pop punk summer. It's pretty much a fast paced, gang vocal filled EP of perfection which you can buy for the equivalent of about £3





Candy Hearts - All The Ways You Let Me Down
It's a shame there are not more female fronted pop punk bands in existence but Mariel, Matthew and John are doing a good job of showing what wonderful things can happen when you have a female vocalist. All The Ways You Let Me Down is a mix of sugary pop punk reminiscent of New Found Glory or Blink 182. Speaking of New Found Glory, Chad Gilbert produced the album and his influence is evident throughout. If you love pop punk with super catchy lyrics and upbeat riffs, you should definitely give this a listen.   

Four Year Strong -Go Down In History
It's been three years since Four Year Strong have released anything and let's be honest, we have missed them a lot. Some fans were disappointed by the release of In Some Way Shape or Form. However, it seems that for the release of Go Down In History, Four Year Strong are coming back better than ever. This will be FYS's first release since they signed to Pure Noise Records and from listening to the songs they've put out already, it seems like they're returning to their roots. Go Down in History is released July 22nd. 




Stanley and the Search - Weightless
Stanley and the the Search recently released the follow up to their debut self titled. Weightless is a remastered version of their EP Weight. Although the album cover is cloudy, look at those palm trees, it has summer written all over it people. The band took a different direction to their debut; Weightless provides the listener with heavy, aggressive pop punk that has the potential to become catchy at any moment. If you're a fan of citizen, Polar Bear Club or Make Do and Mend you definitely need this album to complete you summer.




Smalls - Tired 
Smalls are another female fronted  pop punk band that we are massive fans of (complete with female drummer). Their first EP, Expecting the Worst, was practically the best thing you will ever hear so you can imagine our excitement when they released their new song Tired. To make it even better the video for Tired (Click on title) is a parody of The Get Up Kids video for Action and Action complete with dangly ceiling telephone and everything. Make sure you pick up a copy of Small's new EP when it's released.




Forever Came Calling - Indebted
Forever Came Calling aren't releasing their new album until September, but until then the band have released the single Indebted. The track is a catchy mixture of upbeat guitar riffs and lyrics. Forever Came Calling's new album is a follow up to their last album Contender. The new one, 'What Matter's Most', was produced and engineered by Kyle Black (New Found Glory, Comeback Kid) and will be available by Pure Noise Records on September 9th. 





Me vs Hero - I'm Completely Fine 
Me vs Hero are another band that we had been missing until they started putting out new tracks from their upcoming album - I'm Completely Fine. The band have currently released three tracks from the album - Marks of a Slave, Things We Know and Opposites and each song  has been epic. The only thing we're disappointed about is that the album isn't released until September but the three songs are enough to keep us going until then. Also, look at that artwork - it's practically the British summer summed up - a man standing in the sea fully clothed with an umbrella. 



Real Friends - Maybe This Place Is The Same and We're Just Changing
Pop Punk/ emo favourites Real Friends are releasing their debut album this summer and from what we've already heard it looks like it's going to be awesome. The band have already released Loose Ends, Sixteen and I Don't Love You Anymore all of which sound like the typical heart on sleeve lyric, pent up emotion, Real Friends songs we love. And don't fear, the sleepy eyes/ bony knees references have not disappeared. 






Homebound - Coming of Age
Homebound have spent a year writing the songs which make up their debut EP 'Coming of Age'. The EP consists of songs penned about regret, learning from past experience and just growing up in general. The outcome has resulted in an excellent EP that is an impressive first release from the band. Homebound's EP is also perfect for summer so make sure you get your copy. Also, if you want to go to a show but have no money, Homebound are participating in a free tour this September with As It Is and Like Torches. To find out more click here.  




The Story So Far - Songs Of 
Who knew that The Story So Far had a soft side? With all this beating up of security guards it's a hard to believe that TSSF are capable of putting out an EP with the capability of singing a newborn baby to sleep. Of course we have seen this side before on Placeholder and Clairvoyant but this EP is just simply beautiful. If you're having trouble sleeping through humid summer nights just put this on, it will work much better than counting sheep. 





Nathan Detroit - Peace of Mind
Nathan Detroit are releasing their new EP on August 11th. The band who hail from Trowbridge in the UK have a mixture of melodic riffs and heartfelt lyrics (listen to The Way Down) and also display catchy, upbeat songs such as 17 (Although this was released lat summer it's still great). Nathan Detroit have also been playing dates alongside ROAM, Light You Up and As It Is and will also be touring this summer. Find out more here.

Rust Belt Lights - Religion and My Ex
Rust Belt Lights released Religion and My Ex in February of this year and although the cover is quite dark, this deserves a place in this list. You know those albums you wish you had a soft top car for and you could put the roof down and play it really loud. This is that album. The album is full of fast paced drums, an abundance of energy and catchy lyrics. Our favourites include Old Ghost and How to Live Without which are perfect for summer. 





Aaron West and The Roaring Twenties - We Don't Have Each Other
Dan 'Soupy' Campbell from The Wonder Years recently started a side project called 'Aaron West and the Roaring Twenties'. Although it's extremely different from TWY (think acoustic guitars, harmonicas and country-esque music) if you're a big TWY fan, then it's definitely worth checking this out. The album - We Don't Have Each Other - sold 30,000 copies in the first week and was 89 on the American Billboard charts which is pretty impressive for a side project. If you want to find out more check out Soupy's interview with AP here.



Trash Boat - Look Alive 
Trash Boat have only officially been a band since the beginning of 2014 but from listening to Look Alive, you would never have guessed it. As Trash Boat's first musical endeavor, the EP shows no hint of weakness and is an impressive mixture of memorable melodies, youthful affirmations and an abundance of energy; the perfect musical accessory for summer. Trash Boat have also played a number of dates supporting ROAM on their UK tour this summer. Fear not if you have missed out as the band are playing shows throughout the next coming months. Find a date near you here.  




Knuckle Puck - The Weight That You Buried
Summer is not summer without Knuckle Puck. Whether you're listening to The Weight That You Buried, Don't Come Home or their recent split with Neck Deep, Knuckle Puck will definitely brighten up your summer. Knuckle Puck also recently released a new video fro their song No Good (click on the link above to watch), which was directed by Eric Teti, the same person who directed Real Friend's video for I Don't Love You Anymore. 





Seaway - Hoser
Although Hoser was released in 2013, it definitely belongs in any summer playlist. Especially as the band just got signed to Pure Noise Records. You could argue that 'Keep your stick on Ice' means that it should belong in a winter playlist but we're going to put it in here because nothing makes you feel more summery than an album that sounds like a modern spin on old blink 182. Seaway also released a new video for No Direction from the album which you can watch by clicking on the link above. 



No Sleep Records - A Comp For Mom
No Sleep Record's president/ founder Chris Hansen is releasing a compilation in memory of his mum who sadly passed away this year. The comp is limited to a 1000 copies and all proceeds go towards his mum's medical bills and any left over will go to the Linda Hansen memorial fund. The compilation features a previously unreleased full band version of the Living Room Song by The Wonder Years (Listen out for the Modern Baseball shoutout), an acoustic version of Montreal by Major League and a previously unreleased b-side from the Swellers.





Seasons Change - Nothing and Everything EP
Seasons Change hail from Pico Rivera California and even the cover to Nothing and Everything is sunny. Just Look at it. Although this was released last year it deserves a place on any summer playlist. The band also recently got signed to No Sleep Records and are recording their debut full length with Sam Pura at the Panda Studios. Sam Pura + Panda Studios + awesome band can only equal one thing: one fucking awesome album.  





Like You to Me - Bigger Jaws
Like You to Me, who we think are named after the Set Your Goals Song of the same name, recently released their new song Bigger Jaws which features a special guest. Yep, that's right New Found Glory's Jordan Pundik lends some guest vocals to Bigger Jaws. In fact, the singer sounds a lot like him so it's like a buy one get one free of Jordan Pundik's which we're definitely not complaining about. Also, look at the shark on the cover that has summer written all over it, right? Okay maybe not but the song is a pretty good one to put on your summer playlists. 


If you have any more suggestions, whether it's your favourite band, you're own band or a friend's band, we'd love to hear from you. Please email us pop.punk.uk@gmail.com 

The Story So Far Stream Acoustic EP

The Story So Far are streaming their new acoustic EP over on Kerrang! The EP 'Songs Of' is officially released June 17th but you can listen to it in its entirety here.

State Champs Join the Pop Punk's Not Dead Tour

State Champs will be joining New Found Glory, Candy Hearts, The Story So Far and Only Rivals on the Pop Punk's Not Dead Tour this November. If you want to know what's in store for us this November, or learn some more about the Pop Punk's Not Dead Tour, click here.

The Dates for the PPND Tour are as follows: 
Sat 15th Nov: Birmingham Institute
Sun 16th Nov: Newcastle O2 Academy
Mon 17th:Glasgow O2 ABC
Tue 18th Nov: Nottingham Rock City
Thu 20th: Liverpool O2 Academy
Fri 21st: Manchester Academy
Sat 22nd: Leeds O2 Acadmey
Sun 23rd: Cardiff Uni
Tue 25th:Bristol O2 Academy
Wed 26th: Portsmouth Pyramids
Fri 28th: Londom Forum

Get your tickets here.

The Story So Far Release 'Navy Blue'

The Story So Far have released a song from their upcoming acoustic EP 'Songs of'. Check out Navy Blue below: 

Pre-order Songs Of here.

The Story So Far to Release New Acoustic EP

On June 17th, The Story So Far will be releasing an acoustic EP entitled 'Songs of' via Pure noise records. Check out the track list below:
1. The Glass
2. Navy Blue
3. All Wrong
4. Bad Luck
5. Waiting in Vain (Bob Marley cover)
The band released this statement on facebook: 
'We will be releasing Songs Of via Pure Noise Records on June 17th! An acoustic EP with a few old, new and not even ours! Enjoy!'

52 New Acts Announced for Reading and Leeds

Reading and Leeds pulled quite a few names out of their mystical hats today with the announcement of 52 new bands that will be playing over the weekend. Plus, check this: The Story So Far and Gnarwolves will be playing on the main stage along with Tonight Alive. Also, The Wonder Years and The Front Bottoms will be making an appearance at the festival.  Not only all that but Jimmy Eat World will be playing, twice. Make sure you get your tickets.

The Story So Far Post Video of Time on Tour

Today, The Story So Far released a video of their time on tour over the last six months. A year after the release of What You Don't See the guys have toured New Zealand and Europe with a range of different bands. Watch footage from their tours below:

Pop Punk's Not Dead Tour: What's in Store For Us?

After the news that the Pop Punk's Not Dead Tour is hitting the UK in November, we thought we'd look back to the 2011 run in the US to see what we have in store for us. After Chad Gilbert promised that they'd organise something for the UK two years ago, we're thinking it will definitely be worth the wait.

Pop Punk's Not Dead US Tour

The Pop Punk's Not Dead Tour was set up in the US to showcase bands within the pop punk genre that New Found Glory wanted to give more exposure to. The line up in 2011 consisted of Set Your Goals, This Time Next Year, Man Overboard and the Wonder Years and was, of course, headlined by New Found Glory. The band wanted to give younger bands the same recognition that they were given in the early part of their career when they were in the same position. Steve Klein (who's no longer part of the band) said of the tour in an interview with Absolute Punk: '“When we started out, Less Than Jake, Blink-182 and Green Day and bands like that took us on tour and they all helped us out. We’re just trying to pass it down. I feel with us, we’ve gone through all the crap you could go through as far as managers, labels, press people, whatever. We talk to the younger bands and try to give them advice on what is a good or bad way to go about things.”The US tour ran for nearly 2 months and played in 35 cities. 

Now, the tour's coming to the UK with probably the same objectives; to give more exposer to newer bands such as Candy Hearts (who Chad Gilbert works with closely) and Ireland's own Only Rivals. Check out the UK tour dates here. 

Watch Man Overboard's time on the PPND tour in 2011:

Pop Punk's Not Dead Tour Comes To UK

New Found Glory, The Story So Far, Candy Hearts and Only Rivals will be heading to the UK this November on the Pop Punk's Not Dead UK tour. More guests will be announced this May. Pre Sale tickets go on sale here. 

General Sale starts this Friday. 

Check out the dates below: