Chuck Spadina are at their best when they stop overthinking and just have fun, and “Keepin’ Up With the Jones’” proves exactly that. The Red Deer, Alberta punk crew lean into the lighter side of punk rock here, delivering a track that’s fast, catchy, and built around pure good vibes without slipping into empty nostalgia.
The song kicks off with bright, jangly guitars and a rhythm that immediately feels upbeat and loose. There’s a skate-punk bounce running through the whole thing, paired with vocals that sound like they’re smiling while delivering the lines. The theme is familiar, measuring yourself against everyone else, chasing things you don’t really need, but Chuck Spadina flip it into something fun instead of bitter.
What makes the track work is its attitude. “Keepin’ Up With the Jones’” doesn’t lecture or complain. It shrugs, laughs, and keeps moving. The chorus is made to be shouted along to, the kind of hook that hits halfway through the first listen and sticks around longer than expected. It feels effortless, like a band locked into the moment rather than trying to impress.
There’s a clear nod to classic skate-punk and 90s pop-punk energy, but the song never sounds dated. The production stays clean and punchy, letting the guitars snap and the drums drive without sanding off the edges. It’s the kind of track that fits perfectly on a road trip playlist or blasting out of a practice space with the door wide open.
With “Keepin’ Up With the Jones’,” Chuck Spadina remind you that punk rock doesn’t always have to be heavy or angry to hit hard. Sometimes it just needs a great hook, a bit of self-awareness, and the confidence to have a good time.
