UK Pop Punk 4-Piece GOLDSTATE Releases New Single “Bad Blood”

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Featuring Bronnie, on Punkerton Records

Goldstate is a UK-based pop punk band that blends the energy of modern pop punk with the melodies and heart of its early 2000s roots. Featuring Ben (Vocals), James (Guitar), Jez (Guitar), and Amy (Drums), the band may be newly formed, but its members are no strangers to the stage, each bringing touring experience from other projects.

Goldstate thrives on sharp songwriting, huge choruses, and a sound that feels both fresh and familiar. With a focus on delivering music that connects, they aim to carve out their place in today’s scene.

Beyond the band, lead vocalist Ben Pritchard is also the co-owner of BSB TV, a platform dedicated to amplifying alternative music. His deep ties to the industry and firsthand insight into what resonates with audiences give Goldstate a unique edge, ensuring their music reaches the right ears while staying true to their ethos.

Goldstate made a bold entrance with their debut single Love Bomb, and they’re back with “Bad Blood” featuring rising UK artist Bronnie, a punchy pop punk anthem produced by Joe and Sam Graves at Innersound Audio in the UK. Fusing the raw energy of modern pop punk with the melodic angst of early 2000s emo, Bad Blood is the ultimate post-breakup soundtrack for anyone ready to sing it out and move on.

Ben says, “We’ve all had a connection that began with spark, promise, and possibility, only to unravel into something bitter, broken, and unrecognisable. Bad Blood is about that rapid descent from hope into heartbreak. It’s the story of when something that once felt electric turns toxic.”

“Bad Blood” is the second song of 5 singles to be released in 2025, before a full length drops at the beginning of 2026.