When Taking Back Sunday emerged on the music scene in 2002, pop-punk was replacing boy band pop as the genre du jour. With its debut album, Tell All Your Friends, Taking Back Sunday combined a darker, more traditionally emocore edge with pop sensibilities and hardcore roots.

Seven years later, Taking Back Sunday is still rocking. Through lineup changes and the public’s evolving tastes, the New Jersey band is proving itself relevant with a new album of original material, called New Again, to be released early this month.

There have been a few shakeups since Taking Back Sunday’s last release, 2006’s Louder Now. That album was the band’s most popular, debuting at No. 2 when released. After the success of Louder Now, back-up vocalist Fred Mascherino announced he would be leaving TBS to pursue solo success. Mascherino’s vocals perfectly complemented lead singer Adam Lazzara’s, and fans were disappointed when he left the band.

But with a new back-up singer in tow, New Again is expected to be the band’s most energetic yet. Taking Back Sunday will be touring throughout the summer to support its latest release.

By Caitlin McGarry