Why pop punk (and emo) failed to stay mainstream

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This week on Unplugged, Tyler and John dive headfirst into this
week's news and a handpicked topic to debate.



Sum 41 dethrones Blink-182! After 22 years, Sum 41
blasts back to the top of the charts with their song
"Landmines," knocking Blink-182's "One More Time" out of the
No.1 spot on Billboard's Alternative Airplay Chart. Are we
surprised?


Hardcore band fires singer... for estrogen? In a story
that's sure to leave you scratching your head, Tyler and John
unpack the bizarre tale of a hardcore band firing their
vocalist for allegedly dosing the bassist with estrogen. Is
this real? We use ChatGPT to find out.


Why do we think pop punk is no longer "mainstream'? Pop
punk (and emo) have seen a resurgence of sorts over the last
couple of years. With only a select few artists hitting the
mainstream during that time, why has pop punk failed to stay?



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