Yellowcard

BIOGRAPHy

Yellowcard
Formed in Jacksonville, Florida, in 1997, Yellowcard is an American alternative rock band famous for integrating the violin into the pop-punk genre. The core lineup consists of lead vocalist/rhythm guitarist Ryan Key, violinist Sean Mackin, lead guitarist Ryan Mendez, and bassist Josh Portman.  The group achieved global prominence with their 2003 major-label debut, Ocean Avenue, which was certified platinum and spawned iconic hits like the title track and “Only One”. After releasing several successful studio albums, Yellowcard parted ways and disbanded following a farewell tour in 2016. However, the band made a celebrated return by reuniting in 2022. Since t hen, they have resumed extensive touring and recorded new material, including the 2023 EP Childhood Eyes and the studio albums A Hopeful Sign (a collaboration with Hammock) in 2024, and Better Days in 2025. Today, they remain active celebrating their legacy while writing new music.

Career Path

1997Formed in Jacksonville, Florida, with a lineup anchored by the unusual inclusion of a violin, a sound that would become their defining signature in the pop-punk scene.
2001Debuted with 'One for the Kids' and followed quickly with 'The Underdog EP', establishing a foothold in the SoCal punk scene after relocating from Jacksonville.
2003Signed with Capitol Records, released 'Ocean Avenue', and hit the Vans Warped Tour, the title track, 'Way Away', and 'Only One' became fixtures on MTV and Top 40 radio.
2004'Ocean Avenue' was certified double platinum by the RIAA, with singles continuing to dominate MTV and modern rock radio through the end of the year.
2006'Lights and Sounds' entered the Billboard 200 at number five and seized the number one spot on the Alternative Album chart, building on the 2.5-million-selling momentum of 'Ocean Avenue'.
2016Returned with a self-titled album before announcing a farewell world tour, closing out two decades of pop-punk on their own terms.
2022Reunited at Riot Fest in Chicago for a full play-through of 'Ocean Avenue', ending a five-year hiatus and igniting demand for a proper reunion tour.
2023Headlined a US 20th anniversary tour for 'Ocean Avenue' with Mayday Parade and Story of the Year on select dates, playing their first full run of shows since disbanding.
2024Collaborated with Hammock on 'A Hopeful Sign', reimagining key Yellowcard tracks in a neo-classical and ambient framework, then extended the 'Ocean Avenue' anniversary run into the UK and Europe.
2025Released 'Better Days' via Better Noise Music, produced by Travis Barker, who plays drums on every track, with the title single debuting at number one at alternative radio, the band's first-ever chart-topper.

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