A major shift in the evolution of rock was overdue, and Nathan Leong delivered more than we bargained for with DOG DAYS. Tying trap into pop-punk hooks, Leong orchestrates an electro-rock riot of adrenalised euphoria. Instead of relying on scuzzy guitar riffs, he lets the synths do the heavy lifting, flipping the script on pop punk while still delivering the infectious appeal of a pit-ready anthem.
Leong’s equally energised vocal lines bounce over the polyphonic-layered instrumentals, solidifying his place as an artist dragging pop-punk into the future; as much as it kicks and screams. The exhilaration of hearing the Beatles for the first time may be something today’s music fans will never experience, but DOG DAYS might just come close.
The Hong Kong-based artist, known for his unfiltered lyricism and genre-blurring approach, has been building his presence fast. With 28,000+ monthly Spotify listeners and Instagram covers racking up views in the hundreds of thousands, Leong is proving there’s still a hunger for angst-driven, high-energy rock. Taking cues from Machine Gun Kelly, Green Day, and Paramore, his sound balances nostalgia with a refusal to conform, making him a vital voice in a genre that has too often been left to stagnate.
The future of pop-punk is here—stop looking back and experience it with DOG DAYS, now available to stream on all major platforms, including Spotify.
Review by Amelia Vandergast
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