Formed in 1999 in Stillwater, Oklahoma, The All-American Rejects  quickly became one of the most iconic pop-rock bands of the early 2000s. The group’s core members; Tyson Ritter (vocals and bass) and Nick Wheeler (guitar and drums)—first started making music together as teenagers, blending Ritter’s hook-fueled lyrics with Wheeler’s line-and-sinker guitar style. Over the years, they’ve become known for their ability to craft anthemic, emotionally charged songs that resonate with fans across generations.

Their debut self-titled album in 2002 introduced the world to their sound. The standout hit "Swing, Swing" catapulted them into the mainstream, showcasing their knack for writing deeply personal and universally relatable songs. This was just the beginning for the band, as they wrapped the world in with their electric live shows and infectious energy.

The band's 2005 follow-up album, Move Along, cemented their place in modern rock history. With hits like "Dirty Little Secret," "Move Along," and "It Ends Tonight," the album was a commercial and critical success. The tracks captured a mix of angst, heartbreak, and hope—hallmarks of the band’s songwriting style. These songs became a soundtrack for an entire generation of fans navigating the ups and downs of adolescence and young adulthood.

Their 2008 album, When the World Comes Down, showed a slight departure from their previous sound, incorporating more mature themes and experimenting with different production styles. The lead single, "Gives You Hell," became one of their biggest hits, with its biting lyrics and infectious melody dominating airwaves worldwide. The song became an anthem for the disaffected and a defining moment in their career.

Throughout the years, The All-American Rejects  have continued to evolve, taking their sound in new directions while staying true to the emotional core that has always defined their music. Albums like Kids in the Street (2012)  continued to showcase the band’s ability to buck expectations, exploring themes of addiction and the growing pains of artistic expression.  Even as their sound changed, the chemistry between Ritter and Wheeler remains as strong as ever.

Known for their loyal fanbase and iconic music videos, The All-American Rejects  have maintained their place in pop-rock history while also experimenting with new sounds. They’ve managed to stay relevant in a constantly changing musical landscape, and their songs remain a fixture on nostalgic playlists for fans of all ages.

For old fans, their music brings back the anthems of youth, while new fans continue to discover the timeless appeal of their catchy, heartfelt songs. Whether you’re singing along to “Swing, Swing” or jamming out to “Gives You Hell,” The All-American Rejects  remain a staple in the echelon of alternative and pop-rock.

Their journey is far from over, and with their undying commitment to writing songs that resonate with fans, The All-American Rejects  continue to be a force in music, proving that their relevance and connection with fans are only getting stronger with time.

Joyce Manor are California pop-punk legends and I Used To Go To This Bar is this epochal band operating at the top of their game. They continue to deliver relentlessly satisfying rock music in a manner that makes it look simply effortless. The Torrance, California-hailing trio of Barry Johnson, Chase Knobbe, and Matt Ebert are at a point in their career where their position as one of the most beloved rock bands is a foregone conclusion. Their seventh album, produced by Brett Gurewitz (of Bad Religion and Epitaph Records CEO) finds the group continuing to find rich new veins to tap in their short-and-sweet songcraft without losing an ounce of bite that gained them such repute in the first place. 
A bustle of activity that followed the release of 2022’s excellent 40 Oz. to Fresno and included an instantly memorable appearance on John Mulaney’s Everybody’s in L.A. and a retrospective assessment of the group’s seminal 2011 self-titled debut as part of Pitchfork’s esteemed Sunday Review series. The band’s had a whirlwind touring schedule over the last few years, which has included an outing with Weezer and multiple sold-out shows at the legendary California venues Hollywood Palladium (including a guest performance by Mark Hoppus for the fan favorite “Heart Tattoo”) and Long Beach Arena. 
This new record retains the band’s penchant for punchy hooks while sounding fuller, more in-your-face, and all-around bigger than ever, with an all-star crew of collaborators along for this wild ride. Along with mixing pro Tony Hoffer (M83, Beck), behind-the-boards legend Tom Lord-Alge lent his Enema of the State engineer magic to several I Used To Go To This Bar cuts, including the first single “All My Friends Are So Depressed.” The album also features a rotating cast of drummers, including touring drummer Jared Shavelson, Social Distortion’s David Hildago, Jr., and Joey Waronker—the latter of whom is currently hitting the skins for Oasis’ reunion tour.  
I Used To Go To This Bar feels like a true culmination of everything Joyce Manor’s achieved thus far, further cementing their current legacy as California pop-punk royalty as well as a truly generational punk band at large. 
 

The story behind the story of OUT IN FRONT….

Madie Renner grew up in Iowa and studied music at Belmont University in Nashville but needed to figure out her next move after graduation. So she did what countless other musicians have done—she moved to LA with nothing but a guitar and a dream (and a car….because LA.)

Of course she still had to pay the bills so she got herself a job coaching tennis at a a local country club…not thinking it would be anything more than a way to make rent. Little didn't she know that she would meet another instructor there who was a drummer looking for a singer!

Isaiah Volk, a former division 1 tennis player and pilot, but really a drummer at heart, was looking for a way out of the “racket” and Madie came along at the right time.

They set up a few jam sessions in Isaiah’s garage with another co-worker (and former college teammate) Ryen Wagner on the bass and OUT IN FRONT was soon born.

Blending driving guitars, dynamic drums, emotionally charged vocals and hooks all day long, OUT IN FRONT has carved out a sound that’s both powerful and vulnerable, anthemic and gritty with SoCal vibes thrown in. They are gearing up to release their debut EP Straight Up To Space on October 10!

OUT IN FRONT has brought their explosive live energy to stages like the Palm Tree Music Festival and is hitting the road on their first cross-country tour this fall. With each performance they prove they’ve truly found their sound-locked in and ready to leave a lasting mark.