St. Louis’ Wes Hoffman and Friends return with After Hours, a burst of Midwest pop-punk energy that’s equal parts nostalgia and here-and-now urgency. Led by veteran songwriter Wes Hoffman, the band has built a reputation for pairing heart-on-sleeve honesty with big, infectious hooks—and this latest single keeps that tradition alive.
After Hours channels the rush of late-night adventures and the bittersweet glow of looking back, all wrapped in punchy guitars, driving rhythms, and choruses that beg to be shouted along with. It sits comfortably alongside the band’s earlier work while showing a sharper, more seasoned edge—proof that growing up doesn’t mean losing your punk spark.
Released via SBÄM Records, the track adds another strong entry to a catalog that has steadily earned Wes Hoffman and Friends their place in the Midwest punk conversation. It’s music built for both the sweaty basement show and the reflective 2 a.m. drive home.
