The UK Pop Punk scene has never been as vibrant as it is today. Bands like Neck Deep and Birmingham’s own Light You Up have been signed to major US labels and are getting their heads above a jostling crowd. In a genre that used to be dominated by our transatlantic cousins, the UK is finally stepping toe to toe with the States and producing some home grown talent that will not only cement a healthy Pop Punk scene but define our own sound.
Here at THEPPD, we’re constantly keeping our ears glued to the grape vine looking for emerging new artists who have the potential to take up some serious space on your iPods. So we’ve complied a starter pack for the young guns of the UK scene who we think have the potential to make waves.
So grab yourselves a pen and paper and make note of these so next year you can tell all your friends you heard them hear first…
Trash Boat
From the sleeply little St Albans, the boys from Trash Boat have crafted some incredible hooks and have a reputation for putting ludicrous amounts of energy into their live shows. You do not want to miss these guys if they’re playing a show in your area.
Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/trashboatuk
Milestones
Manchester has a legacy of producing some of the worlds best bands so its always good to keep an eye on the bands coming out of the North West. These young lads have started to make a name for themselves so make sure you stay tuned…
Facebook: www.facebook.com/milestonesuk
The Summer War
This three piece from Manchester gets its influences from bands like Jimmy Eat World and Brand New so expect a dose of maturity coupled with some driving melodies.
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/thesummerwar
Hindsights
Somewhere between Berkshire and the band Hundred Reasons, you’ll find hindsights, blending powerful melodie with a huge side of angst. Their debut EP has made a couple of big waves so start taking note.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hindsightsuk
Boston Manor
There’s a good chance you’ve heard of the BM boys already as they seem to be the band on everyone’s lips at the moment. Their US influenced pop punk has been crafted perfectly but stamping their own UK brand on it. 2015 could very well be Boston Manor’s year, so keep your eyes on these boys before they blow up…
Facebook: www.facebook.com/bostonmanoruk
Six Time Champion
Six Times Champion come all the way from Brighton and are bringing their aggressive brand of pop punk half way round the country in 2015 booking shows from Sheffield to Nottingham and even find themselves opening for Real Friends in London on their headline tour this March. You’ll want to catch them whilst you can still only get away with paying £4 to see them.
Facebook: www.facebook.com/SixTimeChampion
Headroom
Call it what you want, but the resurgence of the melodic grunge bands has brought some amazing UK artists through the UK scene. Headroom are no different and showcase some haunting melodies and driving guitars that will have every hipster in the room nodding their head until the top-knot comes undone.
Facebook: www.facebook.com/headroommanchester
Nathan Detroit
Like Boston Manor, Nathan Detroit seem to have made their own path on the UK scene, and it won’t be too long until their mentioned in the same breath as Neck Deep. Their professional and well put together brand of pop punk is a healthy sign that this country has a wealth of untapped talent waiting for an opportunity to take over.
Facebook: www.facebook.com/nathandetroituk
There’s plenty more bands that are breaking through and we’ll do our best to showcase them and hopefully help them grow. Let us know who you think will be blowing up this year or if you’ve caught anyone at a local show that you think are heading for big things.
Stay positive, support your scene.
