pop-punk
A closer look at classic pop punk
July 17, 2018Written by: Eva Zhu Pop punk is exactly what the name suggests: catchy pop melodies and lyrics about adolescent romance, mixed with distorted guitar and power chords. Who says you can’t headbang to punk rock guitar riffs while singing along to lyrics about a girl who’s out of your league? Although pop punk originated in the late 1970s with the Ramones, Buzzcocks, and the Undertones, a significant piece of the story starts in 1986 when Billie Joe Armstrong (vocals and guitar) and Mike Dirnt (bass) formed a band called Sweet Children, later adding drummer Tré Cool and rebranding…
Continue reading
As It Is doesn’t care about how fucking cool you think you are
November 25, 2016“We realize, that on this tour, the large majority of people have never heard of us.” At least that’s how As It Is front man Patty Walters described opening for Sum 41 and Senses Fail on the Don’t Call It…
Continue reading
NEW MUSIC FRIDAY
July 3, 2016By: Sarah Finley, Max James Hill, and Courtney Miller Follow The Peak on Spotify to stay up to date on New Music Friday. https://play.spotify.com/user/thepeaksfu/playlist/2QJYif2Aw5KsNkWhVWCX7e “Augustine” – Blood Orange Courtney Miller: I get an ‘80s vibe from this, particularly from the whispery…
Continue reading
SFU student Jennifer Lai moonlights as pop-punk guitarist
March 21, 2016Being ‘indie’ in the music industry implies more than just a musical genre — it also means being responsible for handling the business aspects of one’s own career. The obligation of establishing one’s musical image, including the daunting tasks of…
Continue reading
