PRESS
“There’s a mad genius living in Oklahoma City who possesses the manic drive of a classical composer. A creative tour de force who's content with locking himself away in his studio to craft and curate his modern-day masterpieces with emo overtones.”
Westword
“... Johnny Manchild and his Poor Bastards have found their niche and are now just consolidating their powers and converting new faithful followers by the day. The emo-tinged, theater-adjacent piano-rockers have captured hearts and minds across a very specific and rabid young fanbase online...”
Oklahoma City Free Press
“Theater kids and pop-punk aficionados, gather ’round...it’s like your favorite Broadway musical got a serious dose of Warped Tour energy...a perfect blend of theatrical flair and pop-punk angst. So, if you’re looking for a song that’s both clever and catchy, dramatic and danceable, then give this one a spin.”
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