Spotlight: All Systems Go Releases "The One Where They Ride Off Into The Sunset"
Have you ever heard of a happy ever after becoming reality? It’s not common. While fairytales sometimes exist, it is not a daily occurrence. Today’s spotlight goes to an artist that we have previously featured on OnlyBands, and a band that genuinely has been considered underground for way too long. This artist has once again captured the definition of pop punk while staying true to their sound and roots.
All Systems Go
The 4-piece pop-punk band has truly captured the sound of New Jersey. Based in Delran, NJ, this band has known each other for a very long time. Officially forming in 2016 (but had played together in high school, 2011-2013), All Systems Go has had incredible success and made numerous memories since. Their lineup consists of Matt Pezza (vocals/guitar), Devin Kollmar (vocals/guitar), Dean Mason (bass), and Joe Codispo (drums). Their double vocals, fiery riffs and solos, jumpy bass lines, lead-style drumming, and killer live performances, make their shows and music one wants to remember. One might consider their music as if pop-punk and rock and roll had a child. One of their most notable years was 2019, with their release of Garden State Skies. Garden State Skies is signed to a deal with well-known LA producer David Snow’s publishing company, HipKat Entertainment who also mixed the record for them. The band finished 2019 strong with ASG finished a strong year with their sophomore record, an EP entitled The Waiting Room, which was released on December 6, 2019. With a current average of over 500 monthly listeners on Spotify, New Jersey has provided the band with incredible support and love. The pandemic has been hard for All Systems Go as they became forced to push their content virtually. Thankfully shows are returning and the band has big plans. Complemented by the return of live shows this year, the band is currently working with producer Nik Bruzzese (of Man Overboard) on new music to be released in the fall and winter, with bigger music and show plans for 2022.
“The One Where They Ride Off Into The Sunset”
The title of this track truly embodies the vibe of this song. While pop-punk, the song features an almost fairytale-like vibe to it, that one could see at a wholesome end of a Disney Princess movie. The intro to the song is several heavy guitar riffs that make you want to groove and dance. The main vocals provide an authentic beat that compliments the instrumentation perfectly. There are several harmonic vocals that Devan and Matt do which create a pitch-perfect melody, which is truly ear candy to the listener. The drums, bass, and guitars are steady, upbeat, fun, and may remind you of if Jimmy Eat World and Taking Back Sunday had a child. This is in contrast to the vocals which would remind you of if Blink-182 mixed with Simple Plan. Thus, various styles of music create the most unique and romantic pop-punk song of the year. The song’s ending is simplistic, though catchy in fading with the lyrics being repeated over with harmonies and double lyrics. This style might remind you of Mayday Parade, though be warned that, unlike Mayday’s general writing, this song will get stuck in your head for days on end and have a more hopeful, and upbeat message. All Systems Go has once again, created a hopeful, upbeat, positive, musically-sound single that would be a shame if it did not go viral along with a video of two lovers heading into the sunset. The song’s title is both simple, and a perfect definition of the vibe and message. And if you are wondering about the message, the lyrics detail frontman Devin Kollmar’s relationship with his now-fiancee, from the night they met at a party to their engagement six years later and the simple things that make their relationship stronger. Thus an incredibly healthy relationship song is a nice contrast to the typical “I’m leaving an abusive relationship” message that pop-punk tends to bring. The vocals match the lyrics with their heartfelt vibes that will leave you wanting a relationship just as healthy as this one. The guitars are incredibly catchy as well, with the drums being wonderfully in time, and thus creating the music that will leave you wanting to hear more, even after the song ends. Overall creating the most dynamic and healthy song that pop-punk has had in a long time.
Overall
All Systems Go has truly outdone themselves once again with “The One Where They Ride Off Into The Sunset” by creating catchy lyrics, upbeat and fun instrumentation, and overall making you want a happy ever after. It would be a real shame if Disney did not place this song into one of their future movies as the title says all you need to know about the message of this song. All Systems Go has achieved one of the hardest things to do in pop-punk music - healthy and fun music that a pop-punk listener can enjoy - and truly did it effortlessly. With currently over 500 monthly listeners on Spotify, this song deserves to double that number. All Systems Go is a powerful, positive message that the world needs more of with this song while sticking to their sound where it matters.
Written by: Blake Matthews
