Their track “Uptown, Get Around” can be heard at the beginning of The Suite Life Movie, and if you were a fan of the show Silent Library, you probably caught the band on an episode with fellow neon-pop band Hey Monday. Unless you were living under a rock from the years 2006-2011, chances are you’ve at least heard of neon power-pop prodigies Stereo Skyline.
Jess Bowen has continuously filled in as a drummer for multiple acts such as 3OH!3, Tessa Violet and more. Brothers John and Stephen Gomez later went on to form TWIN XL with Cameron Walker-Wright ( Nekokat). He released multiple singles throughout that year before TSS announced that they were on an indefinite hiatus. In early 2017, vocalist Brian Logan Dales revealed he had been working on a separate solo project called DALES.
From dance-worthy bangers such as “Chelsea” to heartfelt ballads such as “Legendary,” TSS knew how to tug on every heartstring and inspire every fan in all the best ways. With four full-lengths under their belts, it’s no wonder the Summer Set were a fan favorite in the neon-pop scene. Read more: 20 neon pop-punk songs you probably forgot The Summer Set However, no official announcement on their future has been made. They’ve remained relatively active on Facebook and began posting studio shots in April and May. In 2017, the band performed at SXSW before announcing a few dates on the first Sad Summer Festival in 2019. After performing on Warped that year, not much was heard from them, and it was revealed they were on hiatus. The band signed to Fearless Records in 2012 before releasing their third album, J.A.C.K. True fans of neon pop had Forever The Sickest Kids ’ 2008 debut album, Underdog Alma Mater, in their daily rotation. Just last year, members reunited at Pope’s “Hey It’s Monday” pop-punk show in Nashville where they played some old tracks. Cassadee Pope went on to win season 3 of NBC’s The Voice and currently has an incredible career in country. Read more: 15 neon pop punk classics you need to know Hey Mondayįrom 2008-2011, Hey Monday dominated the neon-pop scene with killer tracks such as “Homecoming,” “How You Love Me Now,” and “I Don’t Wanna Dance.” On top of their own headlining tours, they also supported bands such as All Time Low and Fall Out Boy before announcing they would be going on hiatus in 2011. He’s also currently working on his solo project FRND. He’s worked with artists such as ATL, blackbear, Demi Lovato, 5 Seconds Of Summer, Selena Gomez and more. The band broke up in 2010, with vocalist Andrew Goldstein going on to become a multiplatinum songwriter and producer.
If you’ve ever watched the movie When In Rome, then you’ve probably heard their catchy track “Stupid Love Letter,” which later received a music video featuring clips from the film. They also made appearances on MTV’s Total Request Live, the soundtrack for The Sims 3: World Adventures and more. FNB performed alongside many favorites, such as All Time Low, There For Tomorrow, the Summer Set, and Boys Like Girls. The Friday Night Boysįueled By Ramen alumni the Friday Night Boys kicked off in 2006 before finalizing their lineup and releasing their label debut EP, That’s What She Said, in 2008. Former AVP vocalist Joe Kirkland later competed on the third season of The Voice and continues to write with many incredible artists, such as YUNGBLUD, blackbear, Dua Lipa, Backstreet Boys and more. AVP released multiple albums, EPs and covers through 2014, such as the badass song “Leaving In The Morning,” which features Mat Musto, aka blackbear. The band formed in 2007, thanks to an ad on good old MySpace and signed to Fearless Records in 2008. You’d be hard-pressed to find a better neon power-pop band than Fort Worth’s Artist Vs Poet.