Bionic Buzz® got to interview NJ punk band Pollyanna. We talked to them about where this passion for music came from, how they were formed, new single SLUT, new album SLIME, which drops June 17th via I Surrender Records and more. Fans can expect more music soon, and look forward to seeing new songs live later this year as Pollyanna hits the road with Forever Came Calling. To pre-order / pre-save Slime, please visit: https://orcd.co/pollyannaslime. For a full list of shows, please visit: https://www.wearepollyanna.com/tour
About Pollyanna
Pollyanna is a four piece band from New Jersey composed of lead vocalist and guitarist Jill Beckett, percussionist Daniel McCool, bassist Brandon Bolton, and guitarist Jack Rose. With sounds of power-pop, loud rock, bubble grunge, and punk influences, their name is directly derived from the dictionary definition, “to be unreasonably or illogically optimistic” – perfectly describing front-person Jill Beckett’s ‘stuck in 2017’ incredibly optimistic attitude.
After meeting in the first grade, Dan and Jill started the band at just 13 years old, eager to create and play music that would reach audiences beyond the confines of Jill’s open garage doors. Brandon made them a trio in early 2019, bringing 90’s femme punk influence to the group. At the start of 2021, Jack completed the bands’ lineup, adding his elemental stabby guitars and love for shoegaze and metal into the mix.
After completing almost 5 tours around the east coast and the midwest, Pollyanna has won over a following in the New Jersey music scene along with cities in the tri-state and beyond. They plan on leaving a unique mark in the music industry.
Upcoming Tour Dates:
7/8 – Asbury Park, NJ @ House of Independents **Album Release Show**
9/8 – Odessa, TX @ Cactus House
9/9 – Austin, TX @ Empire Control Room
9/10 – Dallas, TX @ TBA
9/12 – Nashville, TN @ The End
9/14 – Charlotte, NC @ Skylark Social Club
9/15 – Richmond, VA @ Canal Club
9/16 – Philadelphia, PA @ The Grape Room
9/17 – Amityville, NY @ Amityville Music Hall
9/18 – Brooklyn, NY @ The Kingsland
9/19 – Cambridge, MA @ Upper Middle East
9/21 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Crafthouse
9/22 – Cleveland, OH @ Mahall’s
9/23 – Detroit, MI @ Crofoot
9/24 – Chicago, IL @ Bottom Lounge
9/27 – Denver, CO @ Marquis
9/29 – Phoenix, AZ @ Valley Bar
9/30 – San Diego, CA @ Soda Bar
10/1 – Anaheim, CA @ Chain Reaction
For More Information, please visit:
Website: www.wearepollyanna.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/pollyannanj
Twitter: www.twitter.com/pollyannanj
Instagram: www.instagram.com/thisispollyanna
TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@jillfrompollyanna
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2y69gaZL8wD15wSB2Vl188
Photo Credit Connor Meany