A few quintessential groups have taken over the pop-punk space; however, it takes experimental efforts like We Demand Parachutes to define a genre fully. Their new song, “Sweet XTC,” is exactly how it sounds. It’s like your favorite late-night treat. You hide it not out of shame, but rather; you don’t want the rest of your family to snatch up your snack drawer when you’re not guarding it.

This video-gamey pop-punk hit transforms the genre by including hard-hitting guitars and twinkly synthesizers. Lest we forget, the first pop-punk anthems were inspired by doozy synth leads (hello, Motion City Soundtrack!). Bands that embrace the mixture of “real” and “electronic” elements have better odds withstanding the test of time.

“Sweet XTC” by We Demand Parachutes will satisfy your cravings. If pop-punk has felt stale to you, this single will feel like an uplifting experience.

Traditionalism is cool, but thinking outside the box to create something melodic, catchy, and outright fantastic is even cooler.