After years of rekindling their creative spark following national tours with their popular cover project Emo Kids, My Side of Paradise is back with a fresh and surprisingly playful twist on their signature sound. Known for blending poppy hooks, emo revival nostalgia, and hints of melodic metalcore, the band has carved a niche that speaks to fans who grew up screaming along to emo in their bedrooms—and still feel the same thrill when a chorus hits.
Their latest single, “All My Exes (feat. Jaret Reddick of Bowling For Soup)”, available now on all major streaming platforms, takes a break from the cinematic intensity and heavy emotionality of previous releases like I’ve Got Time, Roulette, and Lost and Angelless. Instead, it embraces wit, self-awareness, and unapologetic fun. The track flips the typical breakup anthem on its head, candidly admitting the uncomfortable truth many avoid: sometimes, we’re the problem.
Musically, “All My Exes” fuses the nostalgic charisma of early-2000s pop-punk with the polished edge that defines My Side of Paradise’s evolving sound. The addition of Jaret Reddick, frontman of pop-punk icons Bowling For Soup, adds a layer of legendary authenticity. Reddick’s distinctive voice complements the band’s style, bridging the gap between nostalgia and innovation while highlighting the song’s humor and heart.
“This song is us having fun and embracing our more poppy roots,” the band explains. “We’ve released heavy songs and emotional songs, but All My Exes shows that we can also laugh at ourselves. Having Jaret Reddick on it is surreal. His voice helped define this genre, and now he’s part of our story.”
With All My Exes, My Side of Paradise proves once again that they are a band capable of range, creativity, and honesty. Whether they’re delivering heart-wrenching choruses or tongue-in-cheek pop-punk anthems, they continue to cement their place in the modern emo and alt-rock revival, engaging both long-time fans and newcomers alike.
