Power-pop Punk

Power-pop punk is a high-energy genre characterized by catchy, melodic songwriting, driving rhythms, and a blend of clean, hook-laden vocals with punk's signature raw intensity. Emerging in the 1990s, this style built upon the foundations of 1970s power pop and 1980s punk, refining the sound through crisp production and a focus on sing-along choruses. During its peak in the late 1990s and early 2000s, power-pop punk thrived as a distinct subculture, resonating with fans seeking a more polished, yet still rebellious, alternative to mainstream punk. This genre's unique blend of sugary melodies and punk's DIY ethos set it apart from more aggressive punk styles, while its influence can be seen in later pop-punk and emo movements. With its infectious hooks, energetic instrumentation, and punk's irreverent spirit, power-pop punk remains a beloved and enduring force in the punk rock landscape.

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Love On Layaway
Single - Released May 30, 2025
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  1. May 30, 2025
  2. December 27, 2024
  3. September 25
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    All
    20 tracks
  4. September 20
  5. September 13
  6. September 4
  7. August 21
  8. August 8
  9. July 17
  10. December 29, 2023
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  12. December 1
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    Daffy
    1 tracks
  13. November 3
  14. October 10
  15. September 22
  16. July 25
  17. June 30
  18. December 25, 2022
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    Get Down
    1 tracks
  19. October 22
  20. October 21
  21. October 21
  22. September 23
  23. September 16
  24. September 9
  25. August 26
  26. January 7
  27. November 5, 2021
  28. October 22
  29. October 13
  30. October 8
  31. September 8
  32. September 8
  33. September 1
  34. August 4
  35. June 19, 2020
  36. May 19
  37. May 7
  38. April 15
  39. March 6
  40. October 31, 2019
  1. May 30, 2025
  2. December 27, 2024
  3. September 4
  4. August 21
  5. August 8
  6. July 17
  7. December 29, 2023
  8. December 22
  9. December 1
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    Daffy
    1 tracks
  10. November 3
  11. October 10
  12. September 22
  13. July 25
  14. June 30
  15. December 25, 2022
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    Get Down
    1 tracks
  16. October 22
  17. October 21
  18. October 21
  19. September 16
  20. September 9