About When The Sun Sets: Chicago based pop-punk band, When The Sun Sets bridges the gap between modern and classic pop-punk. The band hones in on their ability to write relatable lyrics that highlight a message of mental health and suicide awareness. “For me, it’s going through my own experiences. You may think you’re alone, but a lot of people are going through the same thing. Our biggest thing we want to get through to our audience is that you’re never alone,” says vocalist Zack Baumgartner about the band’s lyrics.
With influence from bands like New Found Glory, A Day To Remember and Neck Deep, When The Sun Sets pairs their passionate lyrics with driving riffs to bring the fun back into the genre. The band signed with Lost Music Collective, owned by founder of Fueled by Ramen, Vinnie Fiorello, in 2019 bringing new energy to the roster after writing their heart-stealing acoustic ballad “February.” Their debut EP Transparent was released on the label in May of 2020 and gave the group a solid fan-base to begin their journey.
Now independent, the band is gearing up to release a full-length album amongst a string of singles. The release will feature artists such as: The Home Team, 408, Definitely Maybe, and lolitslea to showcase some talented friends in the scene and display the next step in their songwriting. Their most recent EP “You + Me 4 Never” has yielded over 300,000 streams on Spotify alone.
The newest single off their upcoming LP “Serotonin Sunrise” expands their sound. The track exudes a glowing atmosphere. When the Sunsets experiments with refreshing new elements of pop-punk. ““Serotonin Sunrise” is a love song, it’s about finding your person. For myself, everything in my life changed for the better. It’s like I found my purpose again,” says Baumgartner about the new track. “Things that were difficult by yourself, are just simple with the right person.”
When The Sun Sets bring their energetic show to life in massive ways, having played alongside major national and international artists such as: Bearings, The Home Team, 408, Boys of Fall, Every Avenue, Carousel Kings, Knockout Kid, Makeout, Story Untold and many more. The band intertwines their message of never wanting their fanbase to feel alone while building their own unique connection with them. “We just want there to be a sense of community where people are allowed to be themselves. We feel like a lot of people are missing out on that,” says the band about the environment they create at their live shows. Hear Serotonin Sunrise September 26.
