This week Swemo hangs with Further North for a real-deal, no-filter conversation about life as a Texas Pop-Punk band bring Sad Dad Rock to the masses.

We talk about how the band grew up on MXPX, Relient K, and all the melodic, heart-on-sleeve stuff that made us want to start bands in the first place.

Faith comes up a lot too. Their songs wrestle with light and dark, doubt and hope, and a lot of very real personal stories.

Like every band of our era, they’re figuring out how to survive in a world where TikTok clips matter more than substance and everyone feels pressure to go viral just to stay visible.

Behind the scenes, it’s band life stuff most people don’t see: juggling jobs and family, and trying to grow something sustainable. This year they’re pushing for bigger moves, including four Texas dates with Geena Fontanella.

HIGHLIGHTS:

00:00 – Meet Further North & tour talk
06:00 – Band chemistry, rehearsals, and influences
12:00 – Faith, lyrics, and personal storytelling
19:00 – Nostalgia, local scenes, and growing up on pop punk
32:00 – Social media, content pressure, and staying authentic
45:00 – Planning the future, touring, and going international
55:00 – Supporting new bands & building community
01:10:00 – Parenting, punk values, and lightning round

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