Patrick Stump Dives Back Into Hardcore With Weekend Nachos and New Motion City Soundtrack Single

Patrick Stump reconnects with his hardcore roots, joining Weekend Nachos on stage and featuring on Motion City Soundtrack’s latest single.

Patrick Stump’s Hardcore Homecoming

If you’ve ever followed Fall Out Boy’s Patrick Stump, you know the guy’s musical journey is anything but one-dimensional. Last Friday, September 12, he surprised fans by stepping back into the hardcore scene, making a memorable appearance with the powerviolence band Weekend Nachos during their show in Seattle’s Vera Project.

Patrick Stump embracing his hardcore roots again

Weekend Nachos hail from the same Chicago hardcore underground that nurtured Fall Out Boy, though they formed a few years later. Back in 2011, Stump lent his distinctive cleaner vocals to their track ‘Jock Powerviolence’, and it was a thrill for fans to see that collaboration come alive live years later.

One fan summed it up perfectly on Instagram: “Patrick Stump is one of the coolest guys ever.” Another cheekily noted, “It’s definitely Patrick Stump ‘cause who else is still rocking that hat in 2025?”

Fall Out Boy’s Hardcore Connections Run Deep

Patrick isn’t the only Fall Out Boy member who’s stayed loyal to their heavier roots. Drummer Andy Hurley plays with hardcore and crust punk band SECT, as well as metalcore outfit Racetraitor—bands that echo the raw energy that originally fueled Fall Out Boy’s early days.

Even bassist Pete Wentz has a history with heavier sounds, having been part of Racetraitor in the past. It’s like their hardcore DNA keeps pulling them back, even as they’ve become pop-punk icons.

“Patrick Stump is one of the coolest guys ever.”

— Fan reaction on Instagram

A New Chapter With Motion City Soundtrack

But the hardcore flashback isn’t all Patrick’s been up to. He’s also reconnecting with fellow 2000s pop-punk stalwarts Motion City Soundtrack. Twenty years after lending his voice to their track ‘Everything Is Alright’, Stump returns for their fresh single ‘Particle Physics’, off their upcoming album The Same Old Wasted Wonderful World, their first in a decade.

The single dropped on September 19, and it’s a nostalgic yet forward-looking anthem that beautifully blends Patrick's vocal charm with Motion City Soundtrack’s signature energy. Check it out below:

This collaboration feels like a perfect reunion of pop-punk friends who grew up together and stayed true to their sound while evolving with time.

Fall Out Boy’s Tribute to Hardcore Legends

Meanwhile, Fall Out Boy themselves recently honored their hardcore influences by releasing their 2005 cover of ‘Start Today’ by the legendary Gorilla Biscuits. This cover joins the 20th anniversary reissue of From Under The Cork Tree, set to arrive on October 17—a special treat for fans who’ve followed them since their early days.

Their ongoing nods to hardcore music showcase just how deeply intertwined these genres are in Fall Out Boy’s identity.

Upcoming Festival Appearances and Band Lineup Updates

Looking ahead, Fall Out Boy will be co-headlining the Oceans Calling Festival in Ocean City, Maryland on September 28. Sharing the stage with Weezer, and with Green Day and Noah Kahan headlining the earlier days, it’s shaping up to be a festival packed with alt-rock energy.

However, the band will be without guitarist Joe Trohman for the rest of the year, as he recuperates from hand surgery and aims to avoid permanent damage. Max Bernstein, known for playing with Taylor Swift, has been stepping in during Joe’s recovery, keeping the band’s live shows rocking strong.

Rewinding to Hardcore, Moving Forward in Sound

It’s exhilarating to see Patrick Stump dive back into the hardcore scene while simultaneously continuing his adventurous journey alongside Motion City Soundtrack and Fall Out Boy. His seamless transitions between raw powerviolence and polished pop-punk remind us that great artists never forget their roots—they just find new ways to let them shine.

What do you think about Patrick’s hardcore revival and his fresh collab with Motion City Soundtrack? Are you ready to dive back into that gritty Chicago sound, or are you more hyped for the pop-punk nostalgia? Let us know your thoughts!

FAQ

• How did Patrick Stump return to hardcore music?
  He joined the Chicago powerviolence band Weekend Nachos on stage during their Seattle show, reprising his role from their 2011 song ‘Jock Powerviolence’.
• What’s special about Patrick’s collaboration with Motion City Soundtrack?
  Patrick features on their new single ‘Particle Physics’, marking a reunion after 20 years since he sang on their track ‘Everything Is Alright’.
• Has Fall Out Boy released any hardcore-influenced music recently?
  Yes, they reissued their 2005 cover of Gorilla Biscuits’ ‘Start Today’ as part of their From Under The Cork Tree 20th anniversary edition.
• Will Joe Trohman be playing with Fall Out Boy soon?
  Joe is taking the rest of the year off to recover from hand surgery; Max Bernstein is currently filling in for him on guitar.
• When and where is Fall Out Boy’s next major live appearance?
  They are co-headlining the Oceans Calling Festival in Ocean City, Maryland, on September 28 alongside Weezer, Green Day, and Noah Kahan.

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