I can still remember the first time I heard “Echo” by Pine Creek Academy. An innocent blind-listening video on a random Tuesday stopped me in my tracks when the chorus came in. “Who are these guys”, I asked, aloud... to myself… I was hooked.
Work-for-hire musicians turned viral pop punkers Keith Gensure (vocals, guitar), and Nick Mets (bass) knew for a long time that they were destined for more. Once they managed to find their third in Kyle Check (drums), they were off to the metaphorical races. Only three years in, Pine Creek Academy has released fourteen singles, two EPs, and a full-length album; and they have amassed over four million streams on Spotify. Their sound brings together upbeat, pop punk rhythms, with the emotional gravity and texture that the elder emo generations loves to love. Their newest single, "Pieces", which hit streams earlier this year, is a beautiful reflection of the depth and musical mastery PCA brings to the table. Fans of scene icons like Simple Plan, New Found Glory, and Yellowcard will find plenty to love with these guys. With promises of more music and future tours on the horizon, Pine Creek Academy is absolutely one to watch out for!
Keep scrolling to check out my lightning round interview with Pine Creek Academy. Be sure to follow along on socials (@pinecreekacademy on Instagram and TikTok) and tune in to Spotify. Don’t forget to save the Under Exposed playlist on Spotify to listen to my favorites from Pine Creek Academy, and the rest of the Under Exposed lineup!
Interview
Cameron Conrad sits down with Keith Gensure, Nicholas Mets, Kyle Check, and Pine Creek Academy
What’s your dream venue, the place that will feel like you’ve “made it” once you've played there?
Red Rocks, Colorado
The Forrum, LA
The Stone Pony, NJ
If you could pick any band or artist, past or present, to tour with, who would it be?
Citizen
Microwave
Leprous
If each of you was a Disney character, who would you be?
Goofy
Gaston
Hades
What’s the craziest, cringiest thing you’ve done for the sake of your music?
Dressed a certain way to try and fit the current trends. Spent the night in our broken down van with no heat after the opening band stole our money. (No joke)
If we gave out high-school superlatives today, what would each of you win?*
Most Athletic
Best Dressed
Most likely to laugh at his own jokes
Any new music or upcoming tours we should know about? Anything brewing behind the scenes you can give a hint about?
We’ve got a lot of music on the back end. Planning to stay consistent this year with new tunes. So far we’ve got a show in July and plan to get a couple more along with a tour or two.