Mishap's latest release Hey, Allie! is the best definition of pop punk; minimal lyrics, with a lot of repetition, with a simple chord progression and standard timing. While those things could be considered negative things by some when you're looking at technical musicianship, in a pop punk setting, this is the ideal product. It follows the general formula to create what ends up being a very upbeat and catchy track. With only six unique lines of lyrics in the songs, it would be very simple for a live crowd to sing along with (FYI Fact: The repeated name "Allie" constitutes approximately 28% of the lyrics).

There is a lot of pop punk influence that can be heard in this track, most notably that of Green Day, with Isaac Lundy and Datu Beech's combined vocals having similarities to that of Billy Joe Armstrong. The clear, crisp style gives Mishap a fresh sound that is pleasing to the ears, and will no doubt take the band far if they continue to push forward.

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