Melodic punk up-and-comers The Jacklights are ramping up to the release of their second EP, Drift, out July 27. Ahead of the release, the trio are premiering the music video for their latest single, “Beach,” exclusively at New Noise. Drawing inspiration from ’80s and ’90s punk bands with pop sensibilities, the band embrace a punk sound, though they also enjoy flirting with other genres. The first single from the EP, “Eat The Young,” leans a bit more into indie rock than straight punk, though it still packs a punch with The Jacklights’ energetic sound. Guitarist and vocalist Nilagia McCoy chats more about “Beach” and what specifically shaped the song and its lyrical content. “The lyrics were very loosely inspired by a conversation ...