[Interview] Shut Up & Play Some Pop Punk: A Chat with Mikei Gray of The Frst
Given the fact that that the When We Were Young festival sold out in mere hours (and now has not only a 2nd, but a 3rd date), it shouldn't be surprising that pop punk is here to stay. It certainly doesn't surprise Mikei Gray of The Frst, whose latest single, "Pop Punk Song", captures the mood of an entire generation in a simple, yet catchy way.
So, to quote The Frst, allow me to "shut the fuck up and play some pop punk" for you:
"Pop Punk Song" by The Frst: streaming now.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P21z4WWp5w4&feature=youtu.be
My favorite thing about The Frst's "Pop Punk Song" is that while it's got that catchy, cathartic chorus that's just begging to be screamed at a show, it's also campy and self-aware. At first, I ...