A History Of Pop Punk on Guitar w/ Tabs

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A quick history lesson by yours truly spanning pop punk's punk origins to its modern state with a bunch of different genres thrown in for fun.
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Gear Used:
Gibson Les Paul Traditional Pro II
Strymon Big Sky
Friedman BE-OD
Ibanez TS808
BBE Boosta Grande
ISP Decimator
Xotic Effects SP Compressor
PedalTrain Classic Pro
Fender Jaguar Bass
Dragon Heart GT Picks
BIAS AMP
Logic Pro X
Apogee ONE
Canon 7D
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[@BlakeMcConnellMusic]

check out part 2 with suggestions from the comments: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZutoZ5-a5hqg5o this is an adventure through the roots of pop punk in punk all the way to modern pop punk with a lot of different variations and uses of the genre along the way. i hope you enjoy it. all tabs and gear used is in the description.

[@nickredinger5070]

the amount of songs from my playlist that are on here is nuts, i thought for sure sedatives - like pacific would be last though

[@enyadoyle783]

Em sorry not tryna b mean but don't think 5sos are pop Punk??

[@BlakeMcConnellMusic]

in the comment you replied to i specifically said not everything in this video is purely pop punk and takes into account other uses of the genre by artists in the video (everything before enema of the state, lit, no doubt, taking back sunday, four year strong, 5sos)

[@calvinlee8103]

Upstrokes on a Ramones song makes me uncomfortable.

[@EJ6JOEY]

Calvin Lee same

[@vinnyvidivici]

😂😂😂

[@anthonyhuicochea]

Me to

[@kevinswift8654]

Came here to say this.

[@ricardosiahaan5287]

The Secret was Power Chord

[@ReyanOnto]

Hahahaha

[@michaelh1603]

Pretty much.

[@eduardoalvear5615]

Yes 🤘;)

[@naveenborojerdi5625]

Shoutout for including Jawbreaker and Descendents on this. I feel like a lot of people forget that they paved the way for almost every pop punk band playing today.

[@MH-yb8dp]

every time he plays a power chord you take a shot

[@mr.albro14yearsago11]

I’m not trying to die today

[@devilsoffspring5519]

2 minutes later you croak from alcohol poisoning :)

[@Rex-golf_player810]

Thats suicide

[@MaddestMousse]

aka *Guy plays power chords in different orders for 8 minutes*

[@amc1140]

Lol😂 better than music in 2021 though

[@MaddestMousse]

@@amc1140 uhh well no, maybe the pop stuff that's fed to people and all that, but there's obviously still tons of great music being made in 2021 haha come on, most of it just isn't gonna fall in to your lap though...

[@amc1140]

@@MaddestMousse you like 2021 pop punk music? Or just today's music in general? I feel like 90s and early 2000s had so many more hit songs for pop punk

[@MaddestMousse]

@@amc1140 can't say I'm really too familiar with 2021 pop punk music but most of it I probably wouldn't care for even if there is some I would. I like all sorts of music, lots of stuff from all different eras, stuff from 50 years ago, stuff from today. But yeah I would say I probably prefer the older 90s/early 2000s pop punk even if a lot of it was crap I have a soft spot for some classic pop punk from that era, very nostalgic, and like 90s/early 2000s poppy punk/skate punk.

[@MaddestMousse]

@@amc1140 yeah it probably did, that was kinda the genre's heyday.

[@chrispatrick414]

This is so cool cause you can hear the inspiration that every younger band took from the older ones. And to see the power house bands shift from old bands to new bands. I liked this video.

[@ovrcstkds]

*opens the video with the drums from dance dance* me, an intellectual: *shouting the lyrics throughout the video*

[@bellardz8217]

folie a deux owns my ass so does Patrick stump your name and this comment is SUCH a mood i love jt

[@percusseragentk3766]

Power Chords+More Power Chords= Pop Punk

[@jaguarflieger]

Palm mute + 000000 = djent

[@eduardoalvear5615]

And whats the fucking problem?;)🤘🖤✌

[@tomgig18269]

This is why I've grown to love Neck Deep and Knuckle Pick because they have cool rhythm structures and add I wild cool lead sounds over it while their singers sing their hearts out about getting dumped or skateboarding and their friends. It's a glorious dark life.

[@uhhhhlickjuhhh]

B U T W H E R E ' S B I G T I M E R U S H?

[@guitarguy951]

XxEdgyCoolNamexX Rawr XD amirite? You must be new here

[@Psyfonify]

Exactly, all these bands are just like Big Time Rush. Pop punk fucking sucks

[@imm.t.b.k7805]

Psyfonify Punk Rules stfu

[@Psyfonify]

punk is fine, but pop isnt

[@BlakeMcConnellMusic]

if you don’t like pop punk why are you watching videos about it 🤔🤔🤔

[@gretz5792]

i think all he played the whole video is octaves and power chords haha

[@BlakeMcConnellMusic]

the only song that wasn’t just power chords was busy by jawbreaker. lots of fun, lots of power chords

[@chaseallsup10]

It's amazing how much music can be made with 1 chord

[@danieltv123]

at the end it's just 12 notes anyway, in western music

[@jackbard2623]

It's not punk if there's no power chords lmao

[@garvinzhafran9183]

he just pretend to play lol

[@chYnaRIP]

Mest was huge in the early 2000s. Also Drive-thru Records had an entire roster that slayed that era too

[@jade1077]

YOUR PARENTS MUST HAVE BEEN LIKE WILL HE EVER PLAY A 7TH OR MINOR OR DEAR GOD A SCALE

[@variklane7032]

69

[@danieldeitz429]

2009- 21st centruy breakdown 2016- revolution radio - Green Day

[@cameronreed1411]

Blink 182, Greenday, Sum 41, A day to remember and the story so far. Top 5, Jimmy eat world and all time low for honorable mentions

[@Iamkenuff]

Cameron I think part of the change is primarily the bands got older and matured. Tom DeLonge mentioned that’s in part why he left blink. As these bands got older it was inevitable they would mature and sing less about rebelling and getting drunk. Granted getting drunk and rebelling are the reasons I love punk pop, but maturity like death is inevitable.

[@Quallaballa]

Random statement: I think Avril Lavigne is so underrated.

[@nehemiahzo_]

Yikes, last time I checked she left Deryck Whibley for Chad Kroeger 🥶

[@ripperplaysclon152]

@@nehemiahzo_ And now she’s left Chad Kroeger for Mod Sun 🤢

[@LightAndShapes]

This is so nostalgic, remembering a few old bands I used to love! :)

[@dr.b0973]

1994-2006 was the golden age of pop punk

[@Kyzox2000]

Well golden age of electronic music aswell, hip-hop also... and pop a little bit.

[@drippa8834]

Have you heard proper dose?

[@griffinohara2794]

Dr.B097 I could almost agree if Simple Plan and Good Charlotte didn't get popular but they did so I can't

[@jhonnycagexrage7458]

There will never be punk like in the 70s

[@jhonnycagexrage7458]

@@alma8150 For example?

[@tjmflame1683]

Oh man, Modern Baseball!

[@chirripitiflauticoid]

Great list of classics bro! I'd add Anthem - Zebrahead, Falling for you - Student's rick, Best of me - The starting line, Buried myself alive, The Used, Savior - Rise Against, Tonight alive, etc.

[@aspiringcat]

Ah, the songs of my people. I love this so much. Amazing job!

[@twistedemise]

Great video! Obviously you can’t put every band ever

[@BlakeMcConnellMusic]

thank you, i greatly appreciate you understanding that i can’t put every single pop punk to ever exist into one video. this was the best comment ever to get

[@twistedemise]

Blake McConnell you’re welcome! Keep up the good work. Have you thought about taking requests for guitar covers?

[@BlakeMcConnellMusic]

yeah i pretty much read every comment and take pretty much everything into consideration that people request

[@twistedemise]

Blake McConnell if it’s not too much trouble , could you cover Saves the Day - Deciding?

[@angelal-6074]

I can see how much effort you put into your channel. I love seeing what new creative video ideas you come up with next. Keep doing what you’re doing(:

[@BlakeMcConnellMusic]

thank you, i’ve made it my new year’s resolution to put more effort into my channel and stick to my 3 video a week schedule and i’ve been perfect so far. i’m happy it’s showing.

[@angelal-6074]

Of course man! Hard work always shows.

[@chobes1827]

This is an awesome collection of songs that captures the genre's history so well. Personally I wouldn't call 5SOS pop punk but other than that all the songs are perfect.

[@BlakeMcConnellMusic]

neither would i really, but they definitely shook up the scene when they first showed up

[@chobes1827]

Blake McConnell That's a fair point. They did grow up listening to pop punk and it had an influence on their sound so I suppose they are a fair inclusion.

[@KevinLuper99]

Blake McConnell I mean I personally like them but they are leaning more on the pop side of the punk.

[@civilexclusionofficial6540]

Chobes 182 5SOS is gay

[@flashley94]

civilexclusion official The straights can have them 😂

[@fouried96]

Really enjoyed this! Was hoping to see Stacy’s mom since you included teenage dirtbag, but overall I really think it’s a sick vid 🤙🏻💯

[@DecimusYna]

Great video. Kinda scared because of comment section.

[@BlakeMcConnellMusic]

my life has been a constant flow of “THIS BAND IS PUNK NOT POP PUNK!!!!” and “WHAT ABOUT (random band)!?!?” despite me clearly saying that not every single pop punk band would be here and the first few bands would be punk to show the roots of pop punk. it’s been wild.

[@DecimusYna]

Blake McConnell Yeah. Honestly, when I'm going to pop videos there are no comments like "wtf, that's definitely contemporary pop!" or "but this is electropop not pop you jerk". But if I'm going to this type of video, the comment section is exploded with that. :(

[@theabacross1581]

You forgot the Neon Pop Punk bands like The Academy Is..., Cute Is What We Aim For, and The Summer Set. but overall hell yeah, I'm glad you added Knuckle Puck and The Story So Far

[@wespapes2054]

Anyone who uses Wheatus is cool in my book.

[@BlakeMcConnellMusic]

easily my favorite song on this list

[@RustyVaperGameplay]

I sang with Wheatus at a live show. Venue had no security. I seized my opportunity.

[@junipestar]

Damn you picked some good song, i love videos you make that are like this bc i can always find a new band

[@BlakeMcConnellMusic]

thank you, i’ll be doing these every sunday so hopefully you can keep finding new stuff

[@myreaper311]

Cool stuff, Senses Fail should have definitely been here to represent 2018.

[@EmoBoi91]

Bleh McBlehFace yasssssss

[@aloha2302]

Purple Turtle Well they've been around 10+ years...not sure if they're THE sound of 2018

[@gamingreader2440]

This dude just put his pokemon GO friend code AND his xbox live gamertag in the description Mission Passed Respect+

[@punkpop101]

You are the man. You made pop punk proud.

[@xoblitz9038]

I stopped singing along after 2007ish. I knew the album covers of the songs that came after but I just don't know the material. Except for Joyce manor with constant headache (god I love that song and the band is awesome too). It kinda sucks because I'm a teenager who doesn't really like the newer sounds of pop punk, but I've gone to concerts of the older bands and they just aren't fresh and exciting. Although some bands like green day and the offspring are always great to see live. Now warped tour is ending and I'm scared of that means for music. Right now my favorite place to see live bands is Musink fest. Also great video and i like your knuckle puck shirt. keep up the good work

[@noelcowo9479]

The comments will be riddled with people saying 5SOS and Avril aren't punk

[@BlakeMcConnellMusic]

i’m prepared for it, that’s why i threw in the exploring other genres that used pop punk comment in the video and my pinned comment

[@noelcowo9479]

Blake McConnell makes sense. But YT comments can get wild too. Great vid! :P

[@BlakeMcConnellMusic]

oh i know, after almost 3 years on youtube i know the comments section can get wild

[@anibalavitch8828]

noel cowo dont care what anyone says, a lot of Avril's music is pop punk

[@IvanChernenko]

Ani Balavitch Avril is pop punk only in 2 songs - Sk8er Boi and He Wasn't

[@jeeemmm]

Nice shirt, i love how pop punk sound changes around 1994

[@rhyantoothbrush4417]

The album is The Black Parade; The song you covered was Welcome To The Black Parade.

[@bigbrother3465]

i think this genre started to go downhill somewhere after 2005, i take a few bands and songs on present day, but most of it now sounds the same.

[@whawhawhawhaaaa]

Bigbrother3465 Honestly, I think it went down after Welcome to the Black Parade by My Chemical Romance. It all just sounded the same after that.

[@bigbrother3465]

Pickle Gee I never really liked MCR, but i notice your point, it kinda does sound the same after that.

[@DionneSier13]

Exactly my thoughts

[@uon8181]

It had a little revive during 2012. 21st Century breakdown had reminded the world of punk, 21 guns was a big song then.

[@Sam-kq2zh]

The good bands are out there, just have to look harder ;)

[@papafunyun46]

no Brand New??

[@RecentFriend]

From Pokémon videos, doorbasketball to music, this guy is talented

[@BlakeMcConnellMusic]

how do you know this information

[@alexiscampbell5274]

This warmed my heart. It really brought me back to how my music taste developed and what it grew into today

[@midnighthowl4614]

Sum 41,Good charlotte,New found Glory,and Blink182 were the only decent (pop) punk bands in the early 2000s imo but i still prefer the bands in the early days of punk music because most punk bands now only talks about love and shit instead of Rebelious music which is the reason Punk music exist

[@KanePerini]

I'm sad that there was no title fight but great choices otherwise

[@EmoBoi91]

Kane Perini omg RIGHT?!?

[@ayenadine6138]

This is Everything (also I need extended versions of like everything in this video you're too good)

[@bred8645]

Finally someone who fuckin recognizes FYS and RODT in Pop Punk History

[@AslanDay]

The time beetwen 1997-2007 is the best.

[@Jvdg3m3nt]

Don't sleep on The Wonder Years

[@dsacovers]

or state champs... lol

[@jayabratakarmakar]

Green Day's Dookie which was released in 1994 was also awesome....

[@danibrogan9659]

I think you mean 1994-2007

[@tonomaldonado4267]

Nice joke.. XD

[@Paul_LaSalle]

No alkaline?

[@kadenzook3826]

Paul LaSalle good question

[@BlakeMcConnellMusic]

i’ll admit i missed them for sure

[@paul-michaelgobitas3574]

Paul LaSalle or Title Fight?

[@civilexclusionofficial6540]

Paul LaSalle yeah I was waiting on another Green day from the Wanring: album.

[@itaydanziger3261]

no

[@goatstalkerboy5400]

Hell hath no fury like a pop punk fan and their definitions of the genre. Sick video dude, you know what's up. Nice to see people still appreciating the genres roots.

[@WelziFC7]

God the early to mid 2000s were by far the greatest.

[@nanananana4373]

After 2002 pop punk pass to be called emo and after 2012 emo became name of kids listen metalcore

[@stefanomorini3307]

TEC MSTON all same shit

[@legaciestr]

TEC MSTON I like both pop punk and metalcore. I listen to both Asking Alexandria and Knuckle Puck, both As I Lay Dying and Blink-182. People think I’m crazy lol

[@alexanderkundert5958]

pop punk after 2005 turned really poppy and bad and whiney.

[@legaciestr]

Alexander Kundert don’t generalise. Four Year Strong (idk if they are really pop punk they might be post hardcore because they scream sometimes) and Knuckle Puck are great bands imo. Knuckle puck may be kinda whiney but they are great musicians.

[@ceeb420]

I think genres are an illusion and even I think that's a bad take.

[@unmillondefibritas]

box car racer? save the day?

[@BlakeMcConnellMusic]

can't put every single pop punk band on the list

[@magicD53]

Hell yeah a video of someone playing different chord progressions the entire video

[@BlakeMcConnellMusic]

i see you really absorbed the point of the video and if you want to get really specific it’s only roughly 3 progressions in like 6 different keys. really crazy stuff.

[@ChiefGreen]

so many throwbacks, such nostalgia, and great tracks from recent times

[@ryanp1881]

Great song to end on

[@rayzette]

I think NOFX is more considered as punk rock not pop punk maybe (?)... but sick video tho...

[@kipper2100]

Most of the beginning ones are punk, screeching weasel even sounds more like hard-core punk than anything

[@BlakeMcConnellMusic]

i said in first minute of the video most of the songs at the beginning would be punk to show the roots of pop punk

[@happycat4838]

Bardo, The Saddboii Screeching Weasel are pop punk, especially anything from 1991 and on

[@tygodfrey9913]

Your favorite weapon-brand new is another

[@BodaciousWickerman]

Ah man, my childhood and teen years came flooding back haha! Great stuff.

[@greenhazeee]

There’s a difference between Pop Punk and actually garage punk rock. Pop punk has much production done than garage punk. I’m only criticizing the songs that shouldn’t be on this list which is the beginning of the video and some bands like decendants and the offspring shouldn’t be on this video.

[@BlakeMcConnellMusic]

yeah i know i’m aware of the differences and that the songs at the beginning are punk, not pop punk. but as i said in the video, the purpose of that was to show the roots of pop punk and the music that it grew out of and where the punk element of pop punk came from

[@copsarebastards]

Blake McConnell the beginning is fine, don't worry about it.

[@witchyraptor]

Shalit Wentz the descendants are the kings of pop punk, have yuh heard there 2nd and 3rd album ?cheer is so pop punk

[@CletoFrost]

i kinda agree (because i love descendents to death) but i think that these bands set the way for pop punk

[@OdaKa]

Shalit Wentz didn't read the description huh

[@onodnaweddg]

This is so cool! But where's my the starting line ???!?!?!

[@BlakeMcConnellMusic]

the best of me was one of the songs i cut last minute

[@ThopterAssemblyMike]

Blake McConnell that was one of my favorite songs growing up

[@oblyviapa]

Hey I just wanted to say thanks for posting your whole chain and all the tabs, I love when people do that. thanks!

[@tylerbonnett8820]

THIS IS AWESOME

[@lamehooligan]

Since when are the Ramones and the Descendants pop-punk. I understand everyone else but i’m a little confused on them

[@Cleansheetsmeanalot]

1/2 of Milo goes to college is pretty much the roots of what pop-punk would become. They should absolutely be included.

[@BlakeMcConnellMusic]

yes thank you, this is what i’ve been trying to convey to everybody who keeps saying that everything before 1997 shouldn’t be included. i know they’re punk bands, everybody knows they’re punk bands but they are the roots of the genre and what everybody was influenced by

[@tomadamo3226]

He said it was gonna include roots of pop punk. They might not be "pop" punk, but definitely punk

Where's Rufio?

Rock on, brother! I love Above Me. I'm listening to them right now at full volume. I would highly recommend it.

[@umgofficial1838]

...I miss Robin Williams 😖

[@YagiWiraya]

Agree

[@danieln.9638]

More importantly, what the hell happened to pop punk in 2012?

[@prettyboypop]

my thoughts EXACTLY

[@ianwilleke5828]

I have every song on playlist that you played from 1994 to 2009

[@evan.snider]

Amazing video. You are talented!

[@mmll25]

You need more Alkaline Trio in your life, they are part of Pop Punk history

[@9OXI9]

Avril lavigne yasss

[@icantthinkofanameforthisol9792]

Yes thank you I didn'y expect modern baseball on here

[@cade2786]

I feel like We The Kings should’ve been on here in 2007 with Check Yes Juliet bc that’s the song most people know.

[@ReidGarwin]

No Boys Like Girls though? Lol

[@landenmcmanus7039]

I knew green day was in this that's why I clicked on this video

[@kwalker3915]

Same lol

[@lharper266]

im sad green day is in it. also he played basket cases rythem wrong oof

[@BlakeMcConnellMusic]

basket case isn’t even in this video

[@jhonnycagexrage7458]

@@lharper266 Basket Case??? Wtf xdxdxdxd now you look like an idiot :v

[@lharper266]

Jhonny Cage X Rage no no my point is green day isn't exactly pop punk

[@Ssirius97]

This makes me very happy

[@nameless7582]

I think ur my dream boi

[@LillianAredhel]

Honestly surprised Chunk! No, Captain Chunk! Weren't on here.

[@BlakeMcConnellMusic]

i thought about throwing in friends we trust in but it was one of my cuts. great band though

[@LillianAredhel]

Blake McConnell true facts. Have you done a C!NCC! cover yet?

[@BlakeMcConnellMusic]

i haven’t. but i put in friends we trust in my 10 more great pop punk riffs video i posted in january

[@jutoni8946]

Its easycore....

[@joshuawhitley5819]

Vitor Otoni you do know that Easycore is a derivative of Pop/Punk? Literally a blending of the catchy hooks and melodies of Pop/Punk and the aggressive rhythms of Hardcore.

[@1120timmyw]

The scene transitions in the middle of the progressions seemed a little unnecessary. Hope to see more.

[@BlakeMcConnellMusic]

its a lot smoother doing it that way then just abrupt transitions with no fades in one track, but thanks for checking it out

[@1120timmyw]

Blake McConnell the music transitions were good. I meant letting us see the whole riff with no camera changes in the middle of the riff would make this more pleasing to watch

[@BlakeMcConnellMusic]

i see what you’re saying but most of the progressions and riffs just repeat so once you seen it once that’s about it. i was just trying to do what was most time efficient seeing as this is a longer video and adding stops and what not would probably add another 1-2 minutes of time with nothing going on. but i will definitely look into trying to make something like that work out with the video clips in the future

[@DrummingReviews]

Awesome video! So many more bands like Lower Than Atlantis, Moose Blood, and Real Friends could’ve been added but suppose you can only go on for so long!

[@bballmaster1209]

very glad you included ocean avenue in this, and pretense is the best song you coulda picked from knuckle puck

[@claramadureira8494]

I understand why he added songs that are not pop punk PRIOR to the genre, but I dont understand why he added so much emo pop songs...

[@theXnuke]

Was not expecting 5SOS. Sick vid!

[@khylbartolaba505]

Me too haha lol

[@gloryxkid]

Saves the day’s can’t slow down is like the grand daddy of pop punk we know today, really should’ve had a spot on her

[@caryway]

I don't get why so many people are bashing on early 2000s pop-punk, personally thats where some of my favorite songs come from

[@MusicNerdDavid]

2 months and no album reviews. This is all?

[@BlakeMcConnellMusic]

reviews haven’t been fun for me to do recently and most of the new music i’ve been listening to wouldn’t necessarily fit in my channel’s vibe

[@MusicNerdDavid]

Blake McConnell maybe a spring playlist update?

[@EmoBoi91]

Senses Fail- If There Is Light It Will Find You!!!! Do it And also, where is the YFW Brand New??? PS, FALL OUT BOY ISN'T POP PUNK ITS BUTTONPOP EDM TRASH

[@elishadunolly-lee2899]

Blake McConnell do knuckle pucks shifted

[@aungyelin959]

He looklike Nothing ,Nowwhere....

[@muskelvand]

Can't believe that punk is still made today like in the good old days..

[@ryanscottbennett]

This video is less about the history of pop punk guitar and more about “watch as I play along to the chorus of a load of pop punk singles!”

[@jennamarie5236]

Thank you for the 5sos, I appreciated that, one of my favorite videos so far!

[@overxcastkid182_9]

i subscribed only cause I heard dance dance

[@Sk8nRock]

So much nostalgia.

[@Blimkat]

You know the genre and your guitar well! Well done my man!

[@gracerichard6738]

It is sad that 2 of these songs were covered by one direction 😢

[@second1814]

Pop punk started in 1997

[@woruta03]

Basket Case/When I Come Around?

[@_e-e]

Pop punk started with the Ramones, enough said.

[@NahuBarrios]

I would say pop punk just started with bands like blink 182 and green day, ramones where more old school punk.

[@onwisconsin1794]

Upstrokes on any blink 182 song besides the California album...is absolutely uncalled for 😂

[@manslayerpupil]

The cross fading really takes away from this. You should have done it all in one take.

[@CrazySwipes]

yea some of these songs are definitely not pop punk. for example: My Chemical Romance is certainly not pop punk; more like emo punk. Also +44 is so far from pop punk. that album is a totally different style and fits better into the broad "Alternative Rock" genre.

[@ethansics9400]

MCR isn’t emo. Most of these bands aren’t emo. Emo is a different genre entirely

[@spaceriot23]

"emo punk" lmao 😂

[@georgemorgan9331]

Emo punk is something you just made up on the spot, they are alternative rock, pop punk, punk rock and post hardcore, period.

[@razeshprasad8742]

Dude I'm much older In punk rock and nofx is not "pop" punk they are totally different genre

[@BlakeMcConnellMusic]

did you miss the beginning of the video where i explained i was starting with pop punk’s influences? i know nofx is punk and punk is half the equation

[@chronicautumn45]

i think from 2004 to now has been the best sounding.

[@008_band]

NOFX Pop Punk? Offspring Pop Punk? Descendents Pop Punk? why these bands are among pop punk ? This is pure skate punk Dude Ranch by Blink 182 is skate punk Today is every band that plays fast and hard pop punk I do not get it

[@StarmaGeddon]

idk about the official definition but for me skate punk was always a subgenre of pop punk. it has poppy melodies anyway

[@Lucas-kn4zu]

Descendents, Offspring and blink-182 are without doubt pop punk bands. Descendents were instrumental in creating many pop punk tropes we see today, and the latter two haven't made a skate punk record since their early years. Either way, modern skate punk is still very much pop-influenced, only in a different style. "Pure skate punk" is pretty reductive, because the label in itself is quite broad in its own right - some skate punk bands lend from thrash metal, others are more raw and more overtly political than the poppier bands.

[@calholden9040]

what about screeching weasel!!! Why is that pop uni especially that album wtf

[@calholden9040]

Lucas Day nice profile pic

[@nopenope4183]

To be honest Descendents were really one of the bands to help bring pop punk to the mainstream while milo is a great hardcore album most of their other stuff is early pop punk

[@EmoBoi91]

No real friends No YFW Brand New No title fight No senses fail

[@BlakeMcConnellMusic]

i’ll admit that can’t be saved or seventy times seven would have been good to throw in

[@EmoBoi91]

Thanks for answering me bro. Good video just the fob...NOT POP PUNK! LOL

[@jsreviews4177]

foREVer91 Blake doesn’t support Jesse Lacey

[@yogacholandha]

Fuck Brand New

[@felipea.3487]

lmao are you serious

[@ChrisLove713]

literally every single song you played is a fav song of mine....

[@H3LL0L053R]

Dang you even had some bands in here that I thought nobody really listens to. I wasn’t expecting +44 or neck deep

[@sofiaclements8232]

2002, the year of my birth, produced the best pop punk