Worriers/Vacula/House of Wills

A true touring band’s band, Worries have been making a fine name for themselves on the pop punk and melodic punk circuits. Their 2015 album, Imaginary Life, is still the backbone of their material, featuring fast-paced and full-throttle riffs that decorate emotionally aware lyrics. Songs like “Parts” may not stretch much farther than the two-and-a-half minute mark, but songwriter Lauren Denitzio packs a full story into that tight package. Against Me!’s Laura Jane Grace produced the album, and that’ll give you a sense of the esteem in which this young band is held by pioneers of the melodic punk scene. (Sandy)