Since 2017, Pop Pop Vernac has consistently delivered brief, punchy blasts of art-punk fervour. The prolific band of four plays musical chairs with devil-may-care musicianship, frequently trading off singing, playing, and songwriting duties. Come for the grunge punk loudness – get hooked by rapid-fire ripostes of head-spinning, poetic pop melodies. The band’s new project, A SENSE OF HUMAN, is out now.
In an era where adhering to tradition seems to equate to a lack of individuality, Pop Pop Vernac emerges with a rowdy punk anthem bursting with personality. “Difference Vs. Change” is an early favorite from the band’s latest release, and it does a beautifully chaotic job of detailing the band’s approach to modern punk. With cartoonish vocals that deliver harsh realities over warping garage-influenced textures, Pop Pop Vernac successfully carves a lane for themselves in contemporary punk, one lined with towering prowess. Underneath the chugging punk that drenches “Difference Vs. Change,” Pop Pop Vernac is battling with themselves to break a cycle they see coming over and over, only to fall victim to its tricks. The band balances defeat with hope, as their new song seems to find them right on the cusp of falling back on old habits with still enough time to break free before it’s too late. Pop Pop Vernac takes that frustration and spins it into “Difference Vs. Change,” a venomous modern punk tune with palpable emotions.
“‘Difference Vs. Change’ reflects the frustration of being stuck in maladaptive behavioral patterns, where small changes fail to improve outcomes,” explains the band. “An expression of the desire for a real transformation, capturing the quiet yearning for a deeper change.”
