Punch The Sun is an alt-rock band whose sound has been described as “Lady Weezer.” They are equal parts noise and sensitivity, with introspective lyrics and irreverent shout choruses, reveling in dancy anti-man-splaining anthems, dreamy thunderstorm ballads, and yellin’ about guys named Steve.
The idiosyncratic pop songs of PTS are steeped in self-reflection and sarcasm, yearning for the answers from life more than love, underlining what our daily experiences feel like rather than simply telling what they are. Easy, catchy hooks are underscored with the kind of complex chord progressions that only a recovering jazz musician could dream up.
Punch The Sun is a high five wrapped in a debate wrapped in a comforter. (Wrapped in a tortilla. We eat a lot of burritos.)
Photo by Alice Teeple
Shannon Söderlund
As lead lady, Shannon is the impetus behind Punch The Sun. Influenced by the sites and sounds of her childhood home in Tacoma, Washington, Shannon focuses on clean vocals and dirty bass riffs. High among her reasons for living are excellent bread, interesting beer, makeup nerdery, nature, cats, dogs, and hugs.
Campbell Youngblood-Petersen
Raised in western Montana, Campbell escaped the trials of life in the mountains by retreating to the comfort of his drumset from ages 10-22. Now he doesn't know how to have fun without a set of drumsticks and a practice pad in his backpack.
Photo by Alice Teeple
Photo by Alice Teeple
Pamela Vachon
Your anything-but-typical midwestern girl-next-door, Pamela has an intrinsic zest for life. Hailing originally from Michigan, Pamela has been a resident of NYC for over a decade. Among her passions are music, writing, cooking, wine, voice-over, and baking cakes modeled after sentimental objects for her friends. She's a very interesting person - just ask her.