pop punk

2012
Sugar Ray Percussionist Al Keith (Khalil Al-Rashad) injured his foot in July

Percussionist Al Keith (Khalil Al-Rashad) injured his foot in July 2012 at Del Mar Fairgrounds in Del Mar, California, during the song “Fly”. He was absent from shows until August 2012. The tour was deemed a success, and McGrath initially spoke of the possibility of it becoming a yearly event.

Everclear (band) In June 2012, Everclear released their first album of new material in

In June 2012, Everclear released their first album of new material in six years, entitled Invisible Stars . In support of the album, Alexakis announced the Summerland Tour , a ’90s nostalgia tour featuring Everclear themselves, Sugar Ray , Lit , Marcy Playground , and the Gin Blossoms . In…
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The Riverboat Gamblers The band supported Social Distortion on select dates in early May

The band supported Social Distortion on select dates in early May 2012. The Wolf You Feed , their latest studio album, was released on May 22, 2012. To support the album, the Riverboat Gamblers and Cobra Skulls went on the “Wolf & Snakes Tour” through the whole of October 2012.…
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Paramore producer for fourth album

On April 18, 2012, Williams announced that the producer for their fourth album was Justin Meldal-Johnsen .

Treble Charger released on April 3, 2012

Nori produced Organ Thieves ‘ first full-length studio album Somewhere Between Free Men and Slaves , which was recorded between 2010–2012 and released on April 3, 2012.

Tonight Alive The band released their Consider This EP in the UK through Banquet

The band released their Consider This EP in the UK through Banquet Records on 2 April 2012.

Brand New (band) booked to enter a recording studio

The band was booked to enter a recording studio in April 2012, however, the members ultimately used this time for personal musical projects as opposed to recording Brand New.

Free Throw (band) formed in April 2012

Free Throw was formed in April 2012 after the members had graduated high school and had met each other through the Nashville music scene while playing in previous bands. Vocalist Cory Castro has stated that they were initially inspired to start a band while listening to Topshelf Records artists together,…
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Short Stack On 30 March 2012, Short Stack announced via their Facebook page that

On 30 March 2012, Short Stack announced via their Facebook page that they would no longer be making music together stating that “even though we are no longer making music, we still remain the closest friends.” Along with the announcement they released their last ever song and music video, “S.O.U.L.”.…
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Treble Charger Show confirmed

Another show was confirmed for March 21, 2012, in Toronto, with the band playing alongside Organ Thieves .