The All-American Rejects with Motion City Soundtrack, The Starting Line, and more

Minneapolis-based punk rock band Motion City Soundtrack, known for hits like “Everything Is Alright,” earned gold status, toured globally, and collaborated with Fall Out Boy’s Patrick Stump.

Coral Springs, FL pop-punk legends (formed 1997); catchy, shiny melodies with punk/hardcore roots; TRL-era staples; 11 studio albums; inspire new artists.

Tyson Ritter and Nick Wheeler, from Stillwater, Oklahoma, founded the emo-pop band All-American Rejects in 1999. Known for hits like "Swing, Swing," "Dirty Little Secret," and "Gives You Hell," their albums have achieved platinum status. They've collaborated with producer Greg Wells and faced challenges, including a canceled tour due to Ritter's knee surgery. Their distinctive sound, influenced by bands like AC/DC, continues to resonate, with chart success in the U.S. and U.K.

The Get Up Kids, formed in 1995 in Kansas City, are known for their influential emo sound with energetic punk-driven melodies. Their acclaimed 1999 album, Something to Write Home About, helped them rise to prominence. After splitting in 2005, they reunited in 2009 and released several records, including 2011's self-produced There Are Rules and 2019’s Problems. They've famously toured with bands like Green Day and collaborated with producer Peter Katis. Members have pursued side projects, like Pryor’s The New Amsterdams and Dewees with Reggie and the Full Effect.