Birmingham pop-punk project The Not Nows return with their new single Including Dawn, featuring guest vocals from James Pendle of UK ska band Stankfinger. Packed with melody, attitude, and a tongue-in-cheek edge, the track captures the spirit of early 2000s pop-punk while keeping things sharp and fresh.
Since emerging in 2022, The Not Nows have built a reputation for crafting hook-heavy songs with a DIY punch—balancing humor and sincerity in equal measure. Including Dawn stays true to that formula, clocking in fast and direct, but the collaboration with Pendle adds an extra dimension, layering in a new vocal texture that gives the song even more bite.
Playful yet urgent, Including Dawn is a reminder of why this style of punk endures: short, catchy, and straight to the point. It’s another strong step forward for The Not Nows as they continue to carve out their place in the UK’s modern pop-punk scene.
