All Time Low

All Time Low
Name	All Time Low
Origin	Towson, Maryland
Genres	Pop punk, Pop rock
Years active	2003–present
Labels	Hopeless Records, Fueled by Ramen, Decaydance Records

All Time Low All Time Low is an American rock band formed in Towson, Maryland in 2003. The group rose from the Baltimore area scene to international prominence through releases on Hopeless Records and Fueled by Ramen, touring with acts associated with Warped Tour, Fueled by Ramen Tour, and festivals such as Reading Festival and Bonnaroo Music Festival. Early association with producers and industry figures linked the band to networks including Butch Walker, John Feldmann, Fall Out Boy, Panic! at the Disco, and Paramore.

History

Formed by high school students in Towson High School and connected to local venues like The Recher Theatre and 11th Hour, the band released an independent debut before signing to Hopeless Records, where they recorded with producers who had worked with Good Charlotte, Sum 41, and Blink-182. After gaining traction on compilations and college radio, they entered the mid-2000s pop punk resurgence alongside contemporaries from Fueled by Ramen and Decaydance Records, sharing stages with Simple Plan, Allison, and Yellowcard. A major-label partnership and collaborations expanded their profile into mainstream charts, with subsequent albums produced in studios used by Jimmy Eat World and The All-American Rejects. Throughout line-up changes in touring personnel and management shifts involving agencies such as Live Nation and AEG Presents, the core membership stabilized and continued to release records and headline international tours across North America, Europe, Australia, and Japan.

Musical Style and Influences

Musically, the band blends Pop punk and Pop rock with elements of emo and Power pop, drawing influence from pioneers like Green Day, Blink-182, The Offspring, and Jimmy Eat World. Songwriting shows inspiration from songwriters and producers associated with Max Martin, Butch Walker, and John Feldmann, and stylistic nods to acts such as Fall Out Boy, Paramore, Taking Back Sunday, and Good Charlotte. Harmonic approaches and guitar timbres recall techniques used by NOFX and The Starting Line, while chorus-driven production aligns with radio strategies used by Maroon 5 and OneRepublic. Lyrical themes often resemble narratives found in the catalogs of Panic! at the Disco, Yellowcard, and Third Eye Blind, and performance aesthetics reflect connections to festival circuits like Warped Tour and promoters such as SFX Entertainment.

Band Members

Core members include frontman and rhythm guitarist associated with songwriting methods popularized by Tom DeLonge and Matt Skiba, a lead guitarist whose influences trace to Joe Strummer-era punk and John Mayer-style phrasing, a bassist active in collaborations resembling work with Mark Hoppus, and a drummer following percussive traditions linked to Travis Barker and Josh Freese. Touring and session musicians have included players who've worked with Mayday Parade, We the Kings, and State Champs. Management and A&R interactions involved professionals formerly affiliated with Fueled by Ramen, Hopeless Records, and booking agents from William Morris Endeavor.

Discography

The band’s catalogue spans independent releases and major-label albums produced in studios frequented by artists like Fall Out Boy and Paramore. Notable albums entered charts alongside records from Green Day, Blink-182, Jimmy Eat World, and Panic! at the Disco. Singles have been serviced to radio programmers who also playlisted songs by Maroon 5, OneRepublic, The Killers, and Coldplay. The band released music videos directed by filmmakers who previously worked with The Black Keys and Arctic Monkeys, and tracks have appeared on soundtracks alongside songs by Paramore, Good Charlotte, and Simple Plan.

Tours and Live Performances

The group has headlined global tours and participated in package tours with bands such as Paramore, Fall Out Boy, Panic! at the Disco, Blink-182, and Green Day. They are regular performers on festival bills including Warped Tour, Reading Festival, Leeds Festival, Bonnaroo Music Festival, and iTunes Festival. Their touring history includes appearances at arenas and amphitheaters promoted by Live Nation and AEG Presents, and support slots for legacy acts like The Offspring and Sum 41. Collaborative tour packages have involved brands and promoters such as Fueled by Ramen Tour and Monster Energy events.

Awards and Recognition

The band has received nominations and award recognition from industry organizations and media outlets covering Billboard charts, MTV programming, and international radio playlists alongside peers like Fall Out Boy, Paramore, and Green Day. Their commercial milestones have been tracked by chart authorities in United States, United Kingdom, Australia, and Canada, and their music has been featured in compilations and year-end lists published by outlets such as Alternative Press, Kerrang!, and Rock Sound.

Category:American pop punk groups Category:Musical groups from Maryland