power pop

2026
power pop album released

The album deluxe addition features nine bonus tracks, and was released on July 10, 2026.

power pop Stand Together

In June 2026, the band released “Stand Together” as the lead single for their self-titled album.

power pop announced deluxe edition

On May 14, 2026, the band announced a deluxe edition/remaster of their 2010 album, Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys .

power pop Skins

On 5 March 2026, a new single called “Skins” was announced for release in May, with the song to be used as the opening theme to the third cour of anime series Dr.STONE SCIENCE FUTURE .

power pop back in contact

CJ confirmed in a social media post in March 2026 that Ginger and himself were back in contact after a three year break following Ginger’s diagnosis.

power pop diagnosed with mantle cell lymphoma

Ginger announced in March 2026 he had been diagnosed with mantle cell lymphoma , an aggressive form of cancer, but was continuing to write the next album for the band.

power pop On March 3, 2025, the band announced the Mercury Comet Tour. A day

On March 3, 2025, the band announced the Mercury Comet Tour. A day later, on March 4, they announced their new LP was titled Mercury Comet and would release in June, before being delayed indefinitely. Much like “Blinding Lights”, its initial cover art received backlash for its use of AI.…
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power pop Sao Paulo

On 13 February 2026, Anime Friends announced that the band would appear in Sao Paulo , Brazil as well.

power pop Fujieda EP

On 12 February 2026, the band announced a new EP called “Fujieda EP” to be released on 25 March. It will include four tracks, including a cover of a Spitz song, marking the second time the band has covered them. The EP was recorded at a newly opened studio called…
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power pop opening ceremony of Super Bowl LX

The band performed at the opening ceremony of Super Bowl LX on February 8, 2026. Consisting of an instrumental of “Good Riddance”, and the band playing “Holiday”, “Boulevard of Broken Dreams” and “American Idiot”, the performance omitted political references. The omission received mixed reactions from fans on social media.