Home Grown may go down as the most accessible pop-punk band that never hit the big time. When they released Act Your Age - I thought they were destined for magazine covers. And that album turned out to be just the beginning when they followed it up with Kings of Pop and rightly claimed their throne. This was the band that got this sound perfect. Fun, energetic, carefree - full of harmony - yet never taking themselves seriously. They don't seem to make pop-punk like that anymore. If you've never heard of these guys...[read more]

The Juliana Theory seemed to be a band before their time. They never quite crossed into the realm of mainstream - but always had a loyal following. Their name is brought up almost in every "weekly nostalgia" post -- so it is only fitting they finally get their very own. If you've never heard of these guys before ... now is the time. If you were a fan back when they were making music -- we'd love to hear from you as you break out the tunes and discuss the band in the replies. Respect your elders: check the replies.

With this week's announcement it is only reasonable that we highlight Blink 182 as this week's "nostalgia" feature. The band that started this website. The boys are back - but not everyone grew up with Atticus t-shirts and dick and fart jokes ... so a whole new generation is about to be introduced to the band. If you've never taken the time to get to know this band ... now is the time. If you were a fan back when they were making music -- we'd love to hear from you as you break out the tunes and discuss the band in the replies....[read more]

Does any one remember Student Rick? They only released one EP, and then an album, before disbanding. However, the album they released remains a pop-punk gem that just screams "late 90's." Pretty sure I first heard of the band because their song was named incorrectly on Napster. Now that's nostalgia for you. If you've never taken the time to get to know this band ... now is the time. If you were a fan back when they were making music -- we'd love to hear from you as...[read more]

Name Taken may have been one of the best bands to never see the success many felt they deserved. They released a few EPs, built buzz, recorded the infamous "unreleased album," and then unleashed the critically acclaimed Hold On. If you've never heard of these guys before ... now is the time. If you were a fan back when they were making music -- we'd love to hear from you as you break out the tunes and discuss the band in the replies. Respect your elders: check the replies.

I remember the day I discovered Riverfenix - I thought I was the only kid on the planet that had ever heard of the band. I knew I was the only one in my small town. The band changed their name to FenixTX and subsequently dominated my ears, let alone pretty much anyone that was introduced to them. Catchy, melodic, funny ... they were soon on the tip of every Blink182 fan's tongue and had kids putting "TX" behind their screen names as quickly as exclamation points made the rounds a few years back. If you've never heard of...[read more]

There was a time when I was absolutely obsessed with The Movielife. They played quick, fast, melodic music - and I couldn't get enough of it. They may no longer be around, but that doesn't mean we can't remember the times we had at their balls to the wall live shows. If you've never heard of these guys before ... now is the time. If you were a fan back when they were making music -- we'd love to hear from you as you break out the tunes and discuss the band in the replies. Respect your elders: check the replies.

You knew it was coming sooner or later. So here's this week's "Weekly Nostalgia" - the one, the only: Midtown. Before neon dance parties and "fangs up," there were 4 boys paving the pop-punk trail. After releasing arguably two of the seminal pop-punk albums of their generation, the band put together their opus in Forget What You Know. If you've never taken the time to get to know this band ... now is the time. If you were a fan back when they...[read more]

Slick Shoes may have been as responsible as any for shaping my early musical tastes, and they are this week's "Weekly Nostalgia" feature. From the first time I saw the garage door open in the "Joe's Sick" video to the last beat of their last album -- they were one of the staple bands of my collection. Remember when pop-punk wasn't so polished? If they were before your time - now is a great time to get introduced to them. If you were a fan back...[read more]

In this week's edition I want to highlight Acceptance. Maybe one of the best debut releases fronted by one of the best voices we've ever heard. If you never got a chance to check them out when they were around - now is a great time to get introduced to them. And if you were a fan back when they were making music -- we'd love to hear from you as you break out the tunes and discuss the band in the replies. Respect your elders: check the replies.

Do you remember Autopilot Off? If not, now is as good as time as any to check them out. Each week we'll be highlighting a band that may have been forgotten but we think you should check out - we'll be providing videos, links to their albums, and a place to discuss a blast from the past. Respect your elders: check the replies.