blink-182 and Rise Against

Blink-182, a pop-punk band from San Diego, rose to fame with high-energy songs like "What's My Age Again?" and "All the Small Things." Their chart-topping albums include Enema of the State (1999) and Take Off Your Pants and Jacket (2001). Known for humorous videos, they feature members Mark Hoppus, Tom DeLonge, and Travis Barker. After lineup changes and a hiatus, they returned with the original members and released One More Time in 2023, coinciding with a pop-punk resurgence. They've toured with bands like Weezer and collaborated with artists like Yungblud and Machine Gun Kelly.

Rise Against, a socially-conscious punk rock band, is known for its multi-Gold and Platinum hits. Their style blends punk attitude with post-hardcore fury. Known for thought-provoking lyrics, they recorded Nowhere Generation at The Blasting Room with producer Bill Stevenson, spotlighting social and economic issues affecting the American Dream.