Straight out of the town of Walnut Creek, California, The Story So Far (TSSF) have steadily grown as a band since their inception in 2007. Though reasonably placed by many in the Pop Punk genre, their strong, intense vocals (and slightly heavy band play) definitely take root in styles closer to Post-Hardcore. As a band that doesn’t want to disappoint fans and just make music, according to their bio, their “songs are honest, sincere, and emotional and the music behind the lyrics are as heavy as it is accessible”.

Being one of the few groups to spearhead the pop-punk genre, The Story so Far are as inspiring as they are controversial. Frontman Parker Cannon has endured media spotlight over his career due to drug abuse and allegations of violent conduct at shows (including a physical altercation with a security outfit at Warped Tour), and certain listeners have criticised the band’s lyrical content as being misogynist.

The themes explored in their music however are mostly a reflection of the band’s frustrations and grievances. TSSF have released four studio albums, a Split EP with Stick To Your Guns, a 5-Song acoustic EP boasting a Bob Marley cover, and a few other singles.