Star 99 is a punk band from San Jose known for their effortless craft in writing catchy pop songs. They draw influences from bands like Jawbreaker and Green Day while infusing their tunes with Gen-Z sentiments. Their sound blends frenetic energy and power-pop hooks, characterized by Saoirse Alesandro’s vivid, story-driven lyrics and Thomas Calvo’s introspective songwriting style. Together, they capture the frustrations of youth and the complexity of relationships, with musical arrangements that evoke spontaneity and charm, making the experience feel personal and engaging.
On opener "Kill," Saoirse Alesandro doesn't set the scene so much as she shoves you in like it's the neighborhood pool: "Sun's out/The campus is locked/...Last 13 years down the drain."
Alesandro's songwriting is grounded in storytelling and image, channeling post-adolescent frustration into snarky quips and resigned disappointment, like "You're a hometown beauty now that everyone's gone."
Calvo's vocal melodies soar over buzzing guitars and sun-drenched cymbals to eulogize a relationship that's worn out its welcome: "You're a see-through person, you are invisible to me."
The two find common ground in their penchant for bottling nervous energy into compact, combustible hooks and setting them off with no time to spare.
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