Even in a pandemic, 2021 was an incredible year for pop-punk trio Meet Me @ The Altar. Their Fueled By Ramen debut EP, Model Citizen, was the highlight, a record which Kerrang! praised for “bringing something new to pop-punk in terms of sound and, more importantly, the very idea of what a pop-punk band can be”. So too did vocalist Edith Johnson, guitarist Téa Campbell and drummer Ada Juarez get back out on the road, playing shows in their native U.S., as well as a short support stint on these shores. As attentions now turn to the three-piece’s upcoming UK and European appearances – including a debut appearance at Download Festival in June – Meet Me @ The Altar are continuing to prove why they are a band to believe in. Here are five reasons why you ...