Welsh duo Twilight Stunt Work—comprising Chris James (bass/vocals) and Leam Jones (guitar/vocals)—have officially graduated from their Blink-182 tribute roots with “Lana”, a high-octane pop-punk anthem that bottles teenage rebellion into two-and-a-half minutes of irresistible hooks and palm-muted fury. Released on April 11, 2025, the track is a love letter to the genre’s golden era, channeling A Day to Remember’s punch, Blink’s snotty charm, and MGK’s neon-drenched revivalism—yet it’s far from derivative.
From the opening power chord, “Lana” hits like a sugar-rush with a sneer, pairing Leam’s razor-sharp riffs with Chris’s buoyant basslines and dual vocals that toggle between pop sweetness and gravel-throated defiance. The lyrics—pure adolescent catharsis—spin tales of crushes, chaos, and the kind of angst that feels world-ending at 17 (and weirdly nostalgic at 30). It’s Welsh pop-punk with a Hollywood smile, polished enough for radio but still rough-edged enough to soundtrack a parking-lot rebellion.
What sets “Lana” apart is its self-aware energy—Twilight Stunt Work isn’t just rehashing the past; they’re reanimating it with fresh sweat. The production nods to their DIY ethos (honed in Rhuddlan’s local scene) while embracing the studio sheen of modern giants. The result? A track that’s as pogo-ready as it is TikTok-friendly.
“Lana” proves pop-punk isn’t dead—it’s just been hiding in Wales, waiting to kick your door in. Twilight Stunt Work isn’t here to reinvent the wheel; they’re here to douse it in lighter fluid and roll it into the pit.
