The Pickup

Bands and new music for fans of Alkaline Trio

McFly Family Photo

by Vampire Slumber Party

We're Vampire Slumber Party from London, UK, and we play pop-punk (with fangs). "McFly Family Photo" is the second single from our new album, out later this year. And it's a song about getting up, dusting yourself off and trying again, no matter how much it feels like you're disappearing...

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Panic Stations

by Eating Teeth

Formed amidst the chaos of the pandemic in 2020, Panic Stations is our debut single. No Messing around, straight out of the gate with a punchy, fast paced, catchy and melodic groove. Intended to be a kick up the backside regarding various issues around the world and a wakeup call to the masses.

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BEST BUDS

by Vampire Slumber Party

Hey folks, we’re Vampire Slumber Party and life is tiring, am I right? This is a song about said life, about feeling overwhelmed and about finding a way that works for you to deal with it. Happy 2024!

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Living for the Sake of Living

by Kröker

Yo. We're Kröker from Northampton, UK. This is our song 'Living for the Sake of Living'. 3 minutes and 21 seconds of remembering a time before life beat you down and your body still worked as it should.

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BEST BUDS

by Vampire Slumber Party

"BEST BUDS" is a new beginning for Vampire Slumber Party. Again. With Closey Amy from Hampshire-based pop punk band Zypmouth joining on bass and backup vocals. The song also features Warrington local Passionflower and Chris Behrens from LA punk band HOLYFANGS on gang vocals. More coming soon.

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It's Fine

by It's Fine.

Check out the debut video from Phoenix, AZ melodic punks It's Fine. released courtesy of Fifth Day Records!

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Final Girl

by The Jacklights

'Final Girl' is the first single from our forthcoming EP of the same name. It's got horror movie references, a 90s pop punk sound, fun 50's era rock and roll influences -- something for everyone!

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Salt of the Earth

by WYRES

We are WYRES - a melodic punk rock four-piece from Manchester with serious Myspace-era vibes. Salt of the Earth is on our debut album “Nothing Like Your Idols,” which is out 6th October 2023.

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Sunny Mornings

by A Night in November

A Night in November are a power trio from Leeds. Life throws us a curveball from time to time. This song is a promise that things will get better and the hope that the darkest nights are often followed by the brightest mornings.

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The time of death 4:44

by The American Scream

Time of Death 4:44 is a raw and emotional exploration of the pain and struggle of dealing with alcoholism and the loss of loved ones who have succumbed to the disease. With powerful vocals, driving guitars, and an intense, heart-wrenching melodies.

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Sum Of All Our Parts

by The Survival Code

Hi Punktastic, we are best known for our track "So Serious" which has over 1.5m stream on Spotify and helped us have 20k listeners a month for 4 years. London rock duo with riffs, melodic and cutting songs. EPK link : https://www.dropbox.com/s/1muu1vnoqbf61ti/EPK%20SOAOP.pdf?dl=0

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Little Light

by Vampire Slumber Party

"Little Light" was inspired by recent (and not so recent) casual (and not so casual) racism I've encountered along the way. It's also the second single from our new EP / mini album, which we're planning to put out before the end of the year. Hope you dig it 🖤

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No Spoilers, But Everyone Dies At The End

by Lucias Malcolm

Hey! I'm a punk/ska multi-instrumentalist from Kent. Like all musicians in the pandemic, I was cut off from touring. So I set up a home studio and wrote a new batch of songs. This track (and the album that is coming March 10th) represents the culmination of 3 years of DIY work. Enjoy!

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The Laundry Song

by The Buddy System

We're The Buddy System a 3-piece "Sweaty DIY Basement Punk" band known for energetic live shows and big hooks. This is the title track off of our Debut EP. It's fun, fast and meant to be shouted at the top of your lungs!

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Look Alive, Judy!

by Vampire Slumber Party

Hey folks, we're Vampire Slumber Party from London, UK and this is our new single, "Look Alive, Judy!" It's dark and dirty and we hope you love it.

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High Girl

by Loner

Loner is a melodic punk band based out of Montclair, NJ. "High Girl" is a song about a girl that's really about my own struggles with drugs and alcohol. All proceeds go to CarePlusNJ, a non-profit that helps people in NJ recover from addiction and mental health issues.

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I Gotta Be Kidding Me

by Long Past Overdue

Lost somewhere between the labels of emo, pop-punk, alternative rock, and shoegaze, LONG PAST OVERDUE is a 90s-inspired melodic and emotional band from Curitiba, Brazil. It started as a solo project in 2018 and remotely became a band during the covid lockdown.

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Get Your Shit Together

by Nowhere Days

Ladies and gentlefolk, it's time to "Get Your Shit Together"! Combining blazing guitars, mischievous basslines, and drums that are wilder than a senior center on bingo night, the Chicago punk band is back with the first single from their forthcoming sophomore album, "Hell Is Real."

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Ghost Town Blues Revisited

by Vampire Slumber Party

Vampire Slumber Party is the alter-ego of south London-based musician Yusuf Laher. And "Ghost Town Blues Revisited" is on his debut full-length Funeral Pop, which is out now wherever you stream music. Unless you still use MySpace. Do people still use MySpace? Didn't it make a comeback?

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Why Worry?

by Young Pretorians

An ode to staying mindful and focusing on the present amidst the noise and anxiety of the last two years. We had a lot of fun with this one!

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