
The Ultimate 2000s Punk Rock Playlist: 20 Songs That Define (and Redefine) a Decade – My Weekly Mixtape
This week, I’m joined by Jay Sweet, my former Tunestiles co-host, as we dive into the 2000s punk rock scene. From pop-punk hits that defined iPod playlists to emo, ska, and Irish punk anthems, we cover the full spectrum of what “punk” meant in the 2000s.
Along the way, we reminisce about the bands that shaped a generation, the songs that made Warped Tour an institution, and the tracks that pushed the boundaries of the genre. Expect sing-along choruses, mosh-worthy riffs, and a few curveballs that stretch “pop-punk” to its absolute limits (listener discretion advised. 😉)
Whether you’re reliving your first concerts, rediscovering forgotten favorites, or just craving a high-energy playlist to blast through your day, this episode is a love letter to the era that kept punk alive and evolving.
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Blink 182 – The Rock Show
The Bouncing Souls – Manthem
Avril Lavigne – Girlfriend
Paramore – Misery Business
Goldfinger – 99 Red Balloons (Originally Recorded By Nena)
Lustra – Scotty Doesn’t Know
Jimmy Eat World – The Authority Song
Yellowcard – Ocean Avenue
New Found Glory – My Friend’s Over You
Green Day – Jesus Of Suburbia
My Chemical Romance – Welcome To The Black Parade
Sarah Hudson – Girl On The Verge
The Gaslight Anthem – ‘59 Sound
H20 – Like A Prayer (Originally Recorded By Madonna)
Hot Water Music – Trusty Chords
Kelly Clarkson – Since You’ve Been Gone
Off By One – Torn (Originally Recorded By Ednaswap)
SR-71 – Politically Correct
Dropkick Murphys – I’m Shipping Up to Boston
Bowling For Soup – Punk Rock 101

