RIOT FEST LATE NIGHT: MOM JEANS at BOTTOM LOUNGE
Formed in Berkeley, California, in 2014, Mom Jeans. have become one of the defining bands of the modern emo and pop-punk revival. The band blends bright, guitar-driven melodies with emotionally messy, often self-deprecating lyrics about relationships, anxiety, growing up, and the awkwardness of trying to figure yourself out.
Their music pulls from the melodic side of emo while incorporating elements of pop-punk and indie rock, creating songs that can feel equally suited to a cathartic singalong or a bedroom headphone session. Albums like Best Buds, Puppy, and Sweet Tooth helped establish their signature mix of humor, vulnerability, and infectious hooks.
