We’re going four wide this week with Pop Punk/Emo. All are good but sometimes that formula feels like it’s on repeat. Love the guitar rock and all deserve attention. Just that many don’t differentiate themselves. Yes, my dad said the same thing 40 years ago about The Clash and The Ramones.
New Found Glory – Sunday and a Saturday aftershow
Pretty much the epitome of Pop Punk. Good Pop Punk. If Pop Punk had a Biggie vs Tupac East Coast vs West Coast, NFG from Florida would be Biggie and Blink would be Tupac. But I don’t think they were in a turf war. And Blink hasn’t had a hologram at Coachella. Anyway, probably the biggest name on the bill for the generation behind us. Well worth our attention.
Motion City Soundtrack – Friday
Simple Plan – Sunday with a Saturday aftershow
Mayday Parade – Saturday