SUNBURNT

Constellation Room

Photos & Review by Alyssa Bole

Lines filled the parking lot in anticipation of the night to come. It was January 23rd in sunny Santa Ana, and fans were getting ready for a night filled with pop-punk sounds and infectious high energy at The Constellation Room. 


The lineup for the night consisted of the band SUNBURNT from Los Angeles, California, and Weakened Friends from Portland, Maine. SUBURNT electrified the stage from the moment the first chord was struck to the last note was sung. 


I feel grateful to have witnessed the moment when more fans flooded into the venue as the music kicked off. Oftentimes, openers don’t get a full room, but by the third song of SUNBURNT’s set, the room was packed!!


SUNBURNT opened their set with a new single coming out on 2/20 called “Cynical.” The song is upbeat, intricate, and has unique lyricism. It immediately had the crowd hooked and dancing to the song's rhythm. It will certainly be played on repeat when it is released next month. The band expressed nervousness about performing it live for the first time, but it did not show at all. The band consists of Justin Tyler (vocals), Will Brown (guitar), and Alex Pombar (bass and vocals). Guitar riffs were tight, vocals were strong, and the drums were shaking the intimate venue.

Hearts were touched when Tyler dedicated the song “Unconditional” to his child, who was in the crowd with other members of his family. This devotion added a personal connection between fans, family, the band, and the music. I could truly feel the unconditional love fill the space, as fans gave their family members hugs and admiring glances, and I did the same.


The energy stayed high for the remainder of the set, with songs “Tunnel Vision” and “Built for This” pushing it to an entirely new level. New fans were singing along to the catchy choruses, and long-term fans were singing their hearts out to every lyric.


SUNBURNT is reviving the pop punk scene in Southern California, and their recent shows in Hollywood and Santa Ana are a step toward a full-blown explosion of the genre. With a new single coming out on 2/20, the band is growing their discography and their fan base. It is only a matter of time before they are headlining SoCal venues such as The Constellation Room. 

If you have not tuned into SUNBURNT yet, now is the time!! You can presave their new single here: "Cynical" Pre Save