Joey, son of Green Day frontman Billie Joe, plays drums in the Californian punk-rock outfit alongsideCole Becker, Max Becker, andSeb Mueller. For example, Joey Armstrong and Seb Mueller collaborated with Joeys younger brother Jakob Danger to form Waterloo Teeth, releasing Self-Titled EP through Uncool Records. 2023 Rolling Stone, LLC. The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time [7][unreliable source?] Joey Armstrong has given a hopeful update about those injured. The album was compared to Green Day's early work and had major punk influences. It is egregiously reinforced by us young men who are made to believe that we are rock stars. doctors said he is extremely healthy and strong, joey armstrong (@uncoolrecords) October 30, 2019. he even woke up for a bit and asked for tea, specifically ginger and turmeric. They drew on a mix of influences ranging from the Beach Boys to the Ramones to create their own brand of rock and roll. the amount of friends, family, and strangers that have reached out have made me extremely emotional. Night accused Armstrong of pressuring her into sexual encounters. Joey Armstrong | Drummer of SWMRS | JoeyArmstrong.com While I dont agree with some of the things she said about me, its important she be allowed to say them and that she be supported for speaking out, he wrote. After changing their name to The Clocks, Joey Armstrong and the band decided to change the name once more, as there were many bands with similar names already creating music at the time. Sitemap, Your California Privacy Rights Nights accusations included several instances of coercion into sexual activities at a pace she was not comfortable with and the enforcement of secrecy when it came to her family and friends, although the rest of SWMRS were well aware of their relationship. Time to unlearn and rethink. De tweede zoon van Billie Joe, Jakob Danger Armstrong (geboren 12 september 1998), is een gitarist en singer-songwriter die zijn eerste materiaal online uitbracht in 2015 en momenteel speelt met de . Its important to me that Joey and his entire band are held accountable to fully understand that even though they may view themselves as good guys they are continuing to perpetuate the exact toxic culture they are trying to call out., Two days prior to Nights post, Burger Records which distributed a cassette edition of SWMRS 2016 LP, Drive North issued a Facebook statement addressing accusations made against multiple, unspecified artists on the label. In 2015, Joey Armstrong and SWMRS released several songs on Soundcloud in preparation for a new project. Hopefully soon we get more info. One of these nights, he changed the rules he had prefaced our entire relationship on, she wrote. The Regrettes' Lydia Night has accused Joey Armstrong, drummer of punk act SWMRS and son of Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong, of sexual misconduct. Lydia Night of The Regrettes Accuses SWMRS' Joey Armstrong of Assault The son of Billie Joe Armstrong, the lead singer and guitarist of Green Day, checks in about his latest recording sessions. SWMRS' Joey Armstrong Accused of 'Emotional Abuse and Sexual Coercion Natalie made it home today too! My approach to tracking drums on the record was a new experience, and I wanted to shed some light on it for any drummers out there who may want to experiment with something similar. There was something so fresh and exciting about working outside of my comfort zone and pushing the boundaries I had set for myself. Privacy Notice I am going to take a few days off of social media. [22][23] The band announced that they would be releasing an EP, Silver Bullets/Palm Trees on March 30, 2015. Night named Armstrong her abuser and said he engaged in emotional abuse and sexual coercion while they were on tour. The band eventually settled into the name Emilys Army, chosen in honor of Max and Coles cousin suffering with cystic fibrosis. I have apologized to her privately and I hope she can forgive me, if and when she is ready to do so. Armstrong, 25, drummer for punk rock band SWMRS, was accused of emotional abuse and sexual misconduct by Lydia Night of LA band The Regrettes in a statement posted to Instagram Monday. Joey talks about: the . SWMRS Fund beneficiaries include Climate Justice Alliance (CJA), Girls Rock Camp Alliance, the National Bail Fund Network, and Third Wave Fund. he has a long road ahead of him. Night wrote that Armstrong initiated a relationship via Instagram in May 2017, when she was 16 and he was 22, offering opportunities to the Regrettes. I own my mistakes and will work hard to regain the trust that I lost.. "Everytime we saw each other, he made sure to put us in a situation where he could get sexual satisfaction. Opt out through the unsubscribe link in any marketing email. Sending all my love and positive everything to the SWMRSfamily, while tagging those involved. [25][26] On June 22, the band announced a September Tour along with Wavves and Twin Peaks. We are donating profits from sales of that artist to charity at the victims request., SWMRS later posted an Instagram statement addressing the stories that survivors of sexual abuse in the Southern California music scene have been sharing., Editors picks Get the first listen to the new album by SWMRS, featuring Joey Armstrong, son of Green Day's Billie Joe, and produced by FIDLAR's Zac Carper. Armstrong says he "fully accepts that I failed her as a partner". Night added that she spoke to Armstrong before sharing the statement online whereby he seemed very empathetic but that when she received a handwritten note written by him and delivered by his bandmate, Cole Becker, Armstrong didnt address any of the abuse, my age, his position of power, or anything sexual at all within the letter. In addition to musical pursuits, Joey Armstrong and SWMRS have organized SWMRS Fund, dedicated to supporting organizations that are working on the frontlines of various pressing issues. remastered. Elsewhere in Nights post she wrote that it has taken her years to finally understand that I am a victim of abuse. poor lydia 170 TYGGAFWIAYTTGAF 3 yr. ago i am so thankful for the support group that is around max. To this point, he wants this website to act as a resource for people hoping to learn more about the music industry. The band originally played under the name Emily's Army for their first two albums. One of the most prominent acts involved is SWMRS, the pop-punk band featuring Joey Armstrong, the son of Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong. [citation needed], In early 2014 the band started writing and recording new material. rereleased. public statement that Armstrong's band, SWMRS, SCOTUS Now Just Another Congressional Committee, Trump Ramps up Attacks on DeSantis: 'Dropping Like a Rock', Russian Strikes on Pavlohrad Aim to Hamper Ukraine's Counteroffensive, Greg Abbott Criticized for Response to Texas Shooting: 'A New Low', Democrat Sold First Republic Stock, Bought JP Morgan Before Collapse, Conservative Influencers Struggle With Countering Biden's Messaging. "Joey would continually ask me to keep our relationship as hidden as possible and I did. The album released on February 12, 2016 via Uncool Records. Joey Armstrong gives update about his SWMRS bandmates following - NME SWMRS - Wikipedia I was selfish and I didnt treat her the way she deserves to have been treated during both our relationship and the two years since we broke up., The drummer concluded his message by saying: I own my mistakes and will work hard to regain the trust I lost..