Alt-pop punk rockers RiotWeekend have returned in full force with their hook-heavy new single and live video “Harry,” marking their first release in three years. Fronted by Holly Nunn, the track carries deep emotional weight. “Growing up I spent all my time with my best friend and over a while her behaviour changed. She had her demons and was struggling with that but, as her best friend, it was also really hard for me to sit by and watch as she spiralled further down,” Nunn shares. “All I could do was just be there for her. The catharsis is assuring that I will always be here for her and those I care about through tough and dark moments and in whatever fallout happens.”
The Guildford-based band—Nunn, Tomma Moulard, Rab McGowan, and Salvatore Bertolone—blend pop-punk energy with hard-hitting riffs and wide-ranging vocals. Their self-titled debut EP ‘RiotWeekend’ earned airplay from BBC Introducing and praise from Pop-Punk Pizza Podcast, which called them “energetic and exciting.” Drawing comparisons to Green Day, Blink-182, Paramore, and Linkin Park, their live shows are an explosive mix of power and connection.
With more new music on the way in 2026, RiotWeekend are on a mission to inspire anyone who’s ever felt like an outsider. “We’re passionate about righting wrongs in the world, but certainly don’t take ourselves too seriously!” the band says. “We want to show everyone that you can have fun even with tragic situations.” RiotWeekend’s comeback is loud, fearless, and full of heart—just the way punk should be.