Pop-punk can be criticised up and down, left and right, but only one question really matters: Is it good enough to be on a Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater playlist?
Without a doubt, Hey Slugger’s latest EP entitled I Don’t Recall Saying Good Luck would be a more-than-welcome addition to such a hallowed grindfest.
Released September 25, the new EP captures the genuine essence of the pop-punk superwave that dominated the 2000s and Hey Slugger have added a modern depth to the genre. All 4 new tracks blend that feeling of comfortable nostalgia with crackling anticipation. I Don’t Recall Saying Good Luck is a testament to how far and how deep pop-punk can go when approached by musicians who have an earnest love for the genre, and the talent to elevate the beloved sound.
Preceded by the single “So Far, So Good”, an honest, melodic, and dynamic track, the rest of the EP infuses humour and heart in equal measure. The guitar styling hits all the hallmarks of the genre – catchy and slick. The bass and drums drive each track and really shine across the bridges. And the vocals soar, with plenty of anthemic moments that make you want to sing at the top of your lungs.
The energy and urgency that Hey Slugger brings is infectious, and has captured the sound of optimistic vulnerability. Where classic pop-punk centered on the breakup, I Don’t Recall Saying Good Luck focuses on the breakthrough. Tackling themes of resilience, surprise and self-discovery, Hey Slugger has put in the work and is ready to share the silver-lining with the listener.
I Don’t Recall Saying Good Luck is a much-needed shot in the arm that is helping keep the pop-punk revival alive and well. Now, I’m going to dig through my old Warped Tour compilation CDs and put some fresh arch support soles into by Chucks.
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Hey Slugger is back! After stepping back to focus on family and put the finishing touches on their new EP, the Southern Ontario band is ready to turn it up again. With slick guitars, anthemic hooks, and raw lyrics, So Far So Good captures that moment when love shifts from sparks to something real—and worth fighting for. For fans of State Champs, Neck Deep, and Bearings, Hey Slugger is here to soundtrack your late-night drives, breakups, and breakthroughs.
