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Pool Kids

Pool Kids
OriginFlorida, United States
Genres
Years active2017 (2017)–present
Labels
Members
Christine Goodwyne
Caden Clinton
Andy Anaya
Nicolette Alvarez
Websitepoolkidsband.com

Pool Kids are an American math rock and emo band from Tallahassee, Florida. The band's line-up consists of lead vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Christine Goodwyne, drummer Caden Clinton, guitarist Andy Anaya, and bassist Nicolette Alvarez.[1] The band has released three studio albums, Music To Practice Safe Sex To (2018), Pool Kids (2022) and Easier Said Than Done (2025).

History

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Pool Kids formed in 2017[2] The following year, they released their debut studio album, Music to Practice Safe Sex To on July 13. The album went largely unnoticed until Paramore frontwoman Hayley Williams posted an Instagram Story about the album, leading to the band receiving widespread recognition.[3][4]

On February 5, 2020, Pool Kids released a music video for $5 Subtweet.[5] On February 20, the band went on tour with The Wonder Years, but were forced abruptly to end the tour on March 13 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[5][6]

On May 24, 2022, Pool Kids released the single "That's Physics, Baby",[7][8] and announced their second studio album, the self-titled Pool Kids, which released on July 22, 2022.[6]

On April 7, 2023, Pool Kids' self-titled album was released in Europe via Big Scary Monsters. Pool Kids supported La Dispute on their Spring 2023 Europe tour, in addition to their own headlining tour dates in the UK.[9]

The band announced their next album, Easier Said Than Done, which released on August 15, 2025 via Epitaph Records. They also announced a fall North American tour for the forthcoming album.[10]

Discography

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References

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  1. ^ a b Amour, Cheri (April 27, 2023). "Pool Kids on finding a fan in Paramore's Hayley Williams, the joy of alternate tunings and making math rock accessible". Guitar World. Retrieved April 30, 2023.
  2. ^ Vanderhoof, Erin (July 27, 2022). "Pool Kids Makes Perfect Pop-Rock Songs About Living Online". Vanity Fair. Retrieved December 22, 2022.
  3. ^ Galil, Leor (March 7, 2020). "After a critical breakthrough, two members of Florida emo mathletes Pool Kids decamp to Chicago". Chicago Reader. Retrieved July 21, 2022.
  4. ^ Gray, Geordie. "Hayley Williams just flexed this band on Instagram and we're already obsessed". The Brag. Retrieved July 21, 2022.
  5. ^ a b Sacher, Andrew (February 5, 2020). "Pool Kids share "$5 Subtweet" video; tour w/ Wonder Years starts soon". BrooklynVegan. Retrieved April 30, 2023.
  6. ^ a b Seidlitz, Hannah (July 13, 2022). "Band To Watch: Pool Kids". Stereogum. Retrieved April 30, 2023.
  7. ^ Lane, Kwase (May 24, 2022). "Pool Kids announce self-titled album, drop "That's Physics, Baby"—watch". Alternative Press. Retrieved July 21, 2022.
  8. ^ Sacher, Andrew (May 24, 2022). "Pool Kids announce new s/t LP, share video for new song "That's Physics, Baby"". BrooklynVegan. Retrieved July 21, 2022.
  9. ^ Carter, Emily (March 6, 2023). "Pool Kids announce UK headline dates following La Dispute tour". Kerrang!. Retrieved April 30, 2023.
  10. ^ Lapierre, Megan (June 5, 2025). "Pool Kids Plot North American Tour with PONY, Truth Club". Exclaim!. Retrieved June 9, 2025.