Sophie Dobschall

German-bred, London-based, not American. Likes high quality banter and video interviews with a dash of photo pit. Sad songs are the best songs, especially within pop-punk, emo & alternative. Andrew W.K.’s party tips should be anyone’s life philosophy. Does not care that you hate her favorite band, Canadian pop-punk legends Simple Plan. Fight me.

In the Spotlight: Mayday Parade still deliver bangers and add a dash of nostalgia on new album ‘SAD’

The outfit arose from the merger of two popular Tallahassee local bands, Kid Named Chicago and Defining Moment, whose combination helped the unit amass a quick buzz around its hometown scene. The sextet was initially comprised of vocalist Derek Sanders, vocalist/guitarist Jason Lancaster, bassist/vocalist Jeremy Lenzo, drummer Jake Bundrick, and guitarists Alex Garcia and Brooks Betts. After playing shows on …

Photos by Sophie Dobschall. Parkway Drive at Barclays Arena in Hamburg on 26 September.

Photos by Sophie Dobschall. Basement at Markthalle in Hamburg on 24 September. Sophie’s gallery page.

‘Nothing Changes’ – not only the name of Canadian pop-punk icons Simple Plan’s new song accompanying their brand new Prime Video documentary ‘Simple Plan: The Kids In The Crowd’, but also reflecting the way I will always feel about my favorite band. 25 years on the band from Quebec is experiencing a new surge of success after going through many …