Teen Pope

“In a recent Facebook post advertising Teen Pope's debut EP, Goes to Vegas, the band included a quick review accredited to none other than the bass player's father: "'Honestly, remarkably good! I think you guys could have a shot at it!'" It's a funny inclusion that also seeks to illustrate the band as lovable populists, the little punk rock band that could. Indeed, Teen Pope embodies certain DIY commandments and ethics from their stripped-down sound, a poppy variation on the plug-in-and-play creed, to their strict adherence to the four-piece rock n' roll template. Goes to Vegas establishes the band as a charming menagerie dedicated to the divine power of guitar, drums, and bass with its witty but plainspoken lyrics, indelible hooks, and straightforward jangle-pop arrangements. This is easy-going punk rock made by music nerds, as if the cool dorks who actually read the book in high school English grew up and formed a band. Goes to Vegas is a memorable and downright fun EP from one of Austin's most promising new acts. “ - do512.com