Vermont’s own Vallory Falls deliver a heartfelt slice of Midwest-style pop-punk with their latest EP, Porch Lights & Field Guides, which dropped on June 13, 2025. The concise four-song set includes “Gave Me the Key”, alongside tracks like “Citronella,” “Valley,” and “Poor Joshua.” Each song showcases the band’s knack for hooky, emotional songwriting and energetic performances. Thematically, the EP channels life in Vermont—singer Tristan Gillis even cites his relocation from Massachusetts as a key inspiration . Drawing from classic emo and pop-punk influences—think Joyce Manor, The Wonder Years—the band strikes the emotional chords of longing, nostalgia, and youthful restlessness. Porch Lights & Field Guides is a tight, earnest snapshot of a band honing its sound on the Green Mountain DIY scene.
