Northern California pop-punk has cultivated its signature sound, with Sacramento band The Honesty representing a culmination of sonic evolution. Their newest single, “5150,” will leave you feeling emboldened and ready to take on any task.

Catchy, driven, and loud, “5150” adopts a more optimistic perspective often unexplored in earlier pop-punk. Now, tongue-in-cheek lyrics guide a colorful melody marked by perfectly distorted guitar layers.

Vocally, The Honesty doesn’t fall into the trap many pop-punk singers face. Instead, a clean belt sits nicely in the mix, marked by harmonies that keep everything interesting.

Though they are just on their second release, The Honesty is full of potential. This song is enough to excite listeners for a full record—which makes or breaks a band at this stage!