Popular Too By MONTE Redefines Punk Cool With Nostalgic Grit

On The Table Read Magazine, “the best arts and entertainment magazine UK“, MONTE’s “Popular Too” is a defiant, nostalgic punk anthem that celebrates misfit community with shredding riffs, queer-hearted lyrics, and a gritty 16mm music video packed with humor and heart.

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Brooklyn’s punk trio MONTE is back with their electrifying single and video, “Popular Too,” a track that flips the notion of popularity into a celebration of misfit camaraderie. The song captures the thrill of finding your people—those who make you feel like you belong, no matter how far you stray from the mainstream.

Frontwoman Caitlin Montclare reflects on her teenage years, embracing her once-uncool style—baggy clothes, backward hats, and a rebellious streak—that, in hindsight, put her ahead of the curve in the late ’90s and early 2000s.

Popular Too

“Popular Too” is a raw, scrappy anthem that blends skate punk, metal, and pop into a nostalgic yet fresh sound. Montclare’s shredding guitar riffs and catchy, heartfelt lyrics carry an inherently queer perspective, resonating with anyone who’s ever felt the sting of angst or heartache. Backed by Meghan Rose on bass and Ismael Baiz on drums, MONTE delivers a sound that’s both chaotic and cohesive, earning praise from outlets like Earmilk, New Noise, and GLAAD.

The music video, shot on Kodak film through a Bolex 16mm lens, channels the same rebellious spirit. It’s a punk-rock fever dream filled with humor, grit, and nostalgic nods to parking lot hangouts, Big Gulps, and high-school bleachers. A surprise furry cameo adds an unexpected twist, underscoring the band’s embrace of the unconventional and the power of community among outsiders. With its unapologetic energy and artistic edge, “Popular Too” cements MONTE as a band unafraid to carve their own path in the punk scene.

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