Aimee Interrupter (Allen) sings her heart out while the Bivona brothers take care of the guitar (Kevin), bass (Justin), and drums (Jesse). The Interrupters, a ska-punk band from Los Angeles, got their big break touring with Rancid early on.

Not a bad start before they even released their debut album. Their sound has changed a bit over the years. Earlier on, they were more of a traditional ska-punk band, but they evolved into a bit more of an indie rock sound.

Their first album from 2014, The Interrupters, faired well and built up some more momentum. My favorite song off this one is “The Metro.” The song “Take Back the Power” was used in a 2020 docuseries about Hilary Clinton.

In 2016, they released Say It Out Loud.  I think this one was an improvement over their first album. It’s just more polished. “Phantom City” and “Control” stood out to me as highlights. They completed their first solo US tour after this one, proving that they had officially arrived.

With Fight the Good Fight in 2018, they took that next step. Singles “She’s Kerosene” and “I Gave You Everything” got significant radio time and performed well. “She’s Kerosene” reached #4 on the Billboard Alternative charts. It’s also the theme song for Vancouver professional wrestler Nicole Matthews. The album hit #2 on the Billboard Independent Album charts. It was definitely their breakout album that pushed them to the next level.

In 2019, they recorded a cover of Billie Eilish’s “Bad Guy” that straight up rocks. It’s a great cover that puts a punk-rock spin on a pop song

In 2021, they released a live album, called Live in Tokyo! It features a collection of songs from their first three albums.

Their latest album, In the Wild, released in 2022, is another excellent one from The Interrupters. It’s highlighted by “Raised by Wolves,” “In the Mirror,” “Kiss the Ground,” and “As We Live.” Now, they’ve lost a lot of their punk sound, which might turn off some of their earlier fans. However, it’s a more easily accessible sound that the general population can get behind.

They just played at Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver on April 23. If you went, you’ll know that it was an awesome show. I can’t wait for them to come back and blow the roof off again!

Their popularity has skyrocketed in recent years, and it feels like they’re only just getting started. I’m excited to hear what they bring to the table going forward.

So far, so good.