Neck Deep

"I have no time however for someone who just sees me as likes on their Instagram."

Named after a line from the Crucial Dudes song, 'Boom, Roasted', UK's Neck Deep have been one of the fastest rising pop-punk act of recent years. Having only been a band for just over two years, they've since released two well-received EP's and a solid debut album, 'Wishful Thinking'. The quintet are set to make their second trip to Australia this September with US pop-punks, State Champs and local act, Sidelines. Killyourstereo.com recently chatted with lead singer, Ben Barlow about the upcoming tour, his thoughts on the band's rise, and supporting his heroes, Blink-182.

Apparently they were right, pop-punk will never die.

There are some high points (Losing Teeth, Zoltar Speaks) and there’s no doubt that they’ve got the chops, what with strong vocal harmonies and riffs, but it’s all been done; there’s nothing to take away.

The buzz surrounding Neck Deep of late has been akin to a hornet's nest shattered with rocks. Jumping from strength to strength and touring alongside pop punk powerhouses like The Wonder Years and Real Friends, the UK five-piece will soon embark on their first tour of Australia alongside local trailblazers Trophy Eyes and Forever Ends Here. Bassist Fil Thorpe-Evans recently sat down with Killyourstereo.com to talk about the tour and the band's upcoming debut album, 'Wishful Thinking'. 

The pop-punkers will play live in Oz for the first time