MxPx

{{Short description|American punk band}}
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| name              = MxPx
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| caption           = MxPx performing in 2008, showing Tom Wisniewski and [[Mike Herrera]]
| alias             = Magnified Plaid<ref name="Mxpx">{{Cite web |title=MxPx |url=http://punkmusic.about.com/od/mxpx/p/MxPx.htm |publisher=Ryan Cooper |access-date=July 20, 2013 |archive-date=December 8, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151208063004/http://punkmusic.about.com/od/mxpx/p/MxPx.htm |url-status=dead }}</ref>
| origin            = [[Bremerton, Washington]], U.S.<ref name="Mxpx" />
| genre             = {{flatlist|<!-- Please do not change the genre without discussing on the talk page at [[Talk:MxPx#Genre]]. Thanks. -->
* [[Christian punk]]
* [[punk rock]]
* {{nowrap|[[pop-punk]]}}
* {{nowrap|[[skate punk]]}}
}}
| years_active      = 1992–present<ref name="Mxpx" />
| label             = {{flatlist|
* [[Tooth & Nail Records|Tooth & Nail]]
* [[A&M Records|A&M]]
* [[Fat Wreck Chords]]
* [[SideOneDummy Records|SideOneDummy]]
* Rock City Recording Company
}}
| associated_acts   = <!-- The "associated acts" section is for closely interconnected bands, sharing two or more members, sharing album projects, or touring together as a single collaboration act. Sources should commonly describe such a band as having an important link. -->Arthur
| website           = {{URL|mxpx.com}}
| current_members   = 
* [[Mike Herrera]]
* Yuri Ruley
* Tom Wisniewski
* Chris Adkins
| past_members      = 
* Andy Husted
}}

'''MxPx''' ({{IPAc-en|ˌ|ɛ|m|ɛ|k|s|ˈ|p|iː|ɛ|k|s}})<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_b-EJZsWk5w&t=1m33s|title=MxPx Live|publisher=MxPx|date=December 22, 2021|access-date=May 30, 2022}}</ref> is an American [[punk rock]] band from [[Bremerton, Washington]], formed in 1992 as '''Magnified Plaid'''. As of 2016, current members include [[Mike Herrera]] on lead vocals and bass guitar, Yuri Ruley on drums and percussion, Tom Wisniewski on lead guitar and backing vocals, and Chris Adkins on rhythm guitar and backing vocals. [[MxPx discography|The band's discography]] includes twelve studio albums, four EPs, four [[compilation album]]s, a live album, a [[VHS]] tape, a [[DVD]] and 20 singles. A number of the group's releases have charted on ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'', including the [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]] and No.&nbsp;1 on [[List of number-one Billboard Christian Albums|''Billboard'' Christian Albums]].<ref name="mtvphotos" />

== History ==

=== Early start (1992) ===
MxPx was formed in Bremerton, Washington in July 1992 by [[Mike Herrera]], Yuri Ruley, and Andy Husted, who were 15 years old at the time, playing their first show in Herrera's parents' backyard.{{citation needed|date=February 2022}} Herrera and Ruley were classmates at [[Central Kitsap High School]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=MxPx poised for success |url=https://products.kitsapsun.com/archive/1998/06-20/0059_mxpx_poised_for_success.html |access-date=February 22, 2022 |website=products.kitsapsun.com}}</ref> in [[Silverdale, Washington]], and Husted attended [[South Kitsap High School]] in Port Orchard, Washington.{{citation needed|date=February 2022}}

The group was originally called Magnified Plaid, which was a tribute to Husted's fascination with [[Tartan|plaid]] shirts, but did not fit on the band's posters. Consequently, the name was [[Abbreviation|abbreviated]] to M.P. on show posters. Yuri Ruley, who used Xs in place of periods, made the [[posters]] for the band, resulting in the four-letter [[moniker]].<ref name="MATHhistory">{{Cite web |title=Magnified Plaid (MxPx) History |url=http://www.math.ku.edu/~parker/mxpxinfo.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20031013025124/http://www.math.ku.edu/~parker/mxpxinfo.html |archive-date=October 13, 2003 |access-date=October 26, 2011 |publisher=Math.ku.edu}}</ref>

=== Tooth & Nail years (1993–1997) ===
{{See also|Pokinatcha|Teenage Politics|Life in General (album)}}
[[File:Mike Herrera.jpg|thumb|right|180px|Band bassist [[Mike Herrera]] performing "[[Move to Bremerton]]" in 2006]]
MxPx recorded a four-song 7-inch record with [[Aaron Sprinkle]] in Seattle, who played it for [[Brandon Ebel]] of [[Tooth & Nail Records]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Junior |first=Chris M. |date=May 25, 2012 |title=ANNIVERSARY PLANS MxPx marks 20th with U.S. tour dates |url=http://medleyville.us/2012/05/mxpx_mike_herrera_interview_20th_anniversary.html |access-date=February 22, 2022 |website=Medleyville}}</ref> The band then played a showcase for the [[Record label|label]] in 1993 in Herrera's parents' garage. The band's first major album, ''[[Pokinatcha]]'' (1994), was released while the band members were still in high school. The album, though classified as [[Christian punk]], incorporated the quick styles of [[hardcore punk]],<ref name="allmusicmain" /> and is composed of influence from [[skate punk]] and punk underground. Their debut album is characterized by their raw punk sound, catchy rhythm, and classic punk three-chord guitar style.<ref>{{Cite web |date=July 30, 2007 |title=MxPx &#124; Music Videos, News, Photos, Tour Dates, Ringtones, and Lyrics |url=http://www.mtv.com/music/artist/mxpx/artist.jhtml |access-date=April 19, 2012 |publisher=MTV}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Pokinatcha (Album) reviews, artists, awards, posters, videos &#124; Write a review for Pokinatcha |url=http://www.loudreview.com/in/rest/topic/8A/Pokinatcha |access-date=April 19, 2012 |publisher=Loudreview.com}}</ref>

Guitarist Andy Husted soon left the band and was replaced by a friend, Tom Wisniewski. Despite only knowing power chords on guitar, Wisniewski was willing to be in the band.  MxPx released two further albums with Tooth & Nail: ''[[Teenage Politics]]'' in 1995, and ''[[Life in General (album)|Life in General]]'' in 1996,<ref name="allmusicmain" /> which features the single "[[Chick Magnet (MxPx song)|Chick Magnet]]" and artwork by the artist [[Coop (artist)|Coop]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Coop - Interviews - Entertainment - Bizarre Magazine UK<!-- Bot generated title --> |url=http://www.bizarremag.com/entertainment/interviews/6999/coop.html |access-date=January 24, 2018}}</ref>

=== A&M years (1997–2004) ===
{{See also|Slowly Going the Way of the Buffalo|The Ever Passing Moment|Before Everything & After}}
In 1997, MxPx inked a deal with [[A&M Records]]. This record deal saw the re-release of 1996's ''Life in General''. MxPx then released two more studio albums, the first, ''[[Slowly Going the Way of the Buffalo]]'' was released in 1998. The album peaked at No.&nbsp;99 on the [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]] and was certified gold on January 27, 2000, by the [[Recording Industry Association of America|RIAA]].<ref name="riaaa" /> The band first appeared on [[Kevin Lyman]]’s [[Warped Tour|Vans Warped Tour]] in 1997 alongside [[Blink-182]], [[Descendents|The Descendents]] and more, and went on the full tour in 1998 alongside [[Bad Religion]], [[Rancid (band)|Rancid]], [[NOFX]], and many others.

In 1999, they released ''[[At the Show]]'', their first [[live album]] recorded on August 24, 1998, at the 930 Club in Washington, DC and on August 25, 1998, at TLA in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. At the time of the recording, the band was touring in support of ''Slowly Going the Way of the Buffalo'' as well as the [[B-sides]] collection ''[[Let It Happen (MxPx album)|Let it Happen]]'', also released in 1998.<ref name="HM_79" />

''[[The Ever Passing Moment]]'' was released in May 2000 via [[A&M Records]]. The band gained critical recognition for this album and landed a slot supporting [[the Offspring]] and [[Cypress Hill]] on the ''[[Conspiracy of One]]'' tour.<ref name="offspringtour" /> "[[Responsibility (song)|Responsibility]]" proved to be a radio hit, peaking at #24 on the Billboard Modern Rock chart. The video, directed by [[The Malloys]], features the band messing around and causing mayhem while caddying at a golf course, and also includes an appearance by ''[[Cheers]]'' star [[George Wendt]]. The song was featured in the [[Daria]] Television Movie ''[[Is It Fall Yet?]]''.

The band once again joined the cross-country Vans Warped Tour in 2002 alongside Bad Religion, NOFX, [[Reel Big Fish]], and more.

The band's version of the song "Scooby Doo, Where Are You?" is in the soundtrack of the 2002 movie ''[[Scooby-Doo (film)|Scooby-Doo]]''.<ref name="allmusicmain" /> MxPx toured alongside [[New Found Glory]] and [[Good Charlotte]] on the annual [[Honda Civic Tour]] in May and June 2003.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Moss |first=Corey |title=New Found Glory, Good Charlotte To Roll Out On Civic Tour |url=https://www.mtv.com/news/1470140/new-found-glory-good-charlotte-to-roll-out-on-civic-tour/ |access-date=February 21, 2022 |website=MTV News |language=en}}</ref> The group's studio album ''[[Before Everything & After]],'' was released by A&M in 2003.<ref name="allmusicmain" /> The album achieved the band's highest ever chart position on the [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]], peaking at No. 51.<ref name="Charts" />

On August 20, 2004, MxPx joined [[My Chemical Romance]], [[Pennywise (band)|Pennywise]], and “many bands from previous tours” to perform at the Vans Warped Tour 10-year celebration show in Foxborough, Massachusetts at the [[Gillette Stadium]] near Boston.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 1, 2003 |title=Vans Warped Tour To Celebrate 10th Anniversary In 2004 |url=https://celebrityaccess.com/caarchive/vans-warped-tour-to-celebrate-10th-anniversary-in-2004/ |access-date=February 21, 2022 |website=CelebrityAccess |language=en-US}}</ref>

The group provided the song "The Empire" for ''[[The Passion of the Christ: Songs]]'', which won the [[Gospel Music Association]] [[36th GMA Dove Awards|2005 Dove Award]] for Special Event Album of the Year.<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Passion of the Christ: Original Songs Inspired by the Film - Various Artists - Songs, Reviews, Credits - AllMusic |website=[[AllMusic]]|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/the-passion-of-the-christ-original-songs-inspired-by-the-film-mw0000152655}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Past Winners - The 47th Annual GMA Dove Awards |url=http://www.doveawards.com/past-winners/ |access-date=July 1, 2014 |archive-date=July 10, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150710053758/http://www.doveawards.com/past-winners/ |url-status=dead }}</ref>

=== SideOneDummy years (2005–2006) ===
{{See also|Panic (MxPx album)|Move to Bremerton|Let's Rock (MxPx album)}}
[[File:MxPx Keys to city.jpg|thumb|right|240px|L to R: Yuri Ruley, Tom Wisniewski, Mayor Cary Bozeman, [[Mike Herrera]] (the band receiving the Key to Bremerton in 2006)]]

In 2005 MxPx was dropped by A&M, signed with [[SideOneDummy Records]] and then released their seventh full-length album [[Panic (MxPx album)|''Panic'']] in June.<ref name="allmusicmain" /> ''Panic'' turned out to be a breakthrough moment for the band when their single "Heard That Sound" proved a radio hit. It also featured the [[Blink-182]]/[[+44 (band)|+44]] singer-bassist [[Mark Hoppus]] on "Wrecking Hotel Rooms." ''Panic'' heightened the return of the band's skate punk/punk-rock roots sound.<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 12, 2005 |title=MXPX, Panic |url=http://www.emusic.com/music-news/review/album/panic-mxpx/ |publisher=Emusic}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=November 21, 2005 |title=MxPx - Panic - Album Review |url=http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=97395 |publisher=Absolute Punk}}</ref> In support of Panic, MxPx joined the 2005 Vans Warped Tour alongside supergroup [[Transplants (band)|Transplants]], [[Fall Out Boy]], The Offspring, and more.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Payne |first=Chris |date=June 21, 2018 |title=The Summer Punk Went Pop: Oral History of the 2005 Warped Tour |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/rock/warped-tour-2005-oral-history-interview-8461060/ |access-date=February 21, 2022 |magazine=Billboard |language=en-US}}</ref>

In September 2006, MxPx and the City of Bremerton started a marketing effort revolving around the band's song "[[Move to Bremerton]]". The band was given keys to the city by Mayor Cary Bozeman in recognition of the group's contributions to the city.<ref name="marketing" /><ref name="Stagg_HM_01_07" /><ref>{{Cite web |title=MXPX working with hometown to attract young folk, awarded key to the city |url=https://www.punknews.org/article/19781/mxpx-working-with-hometown-to-attract-young-folk-awarded-key-to-the-city |access-date=October 24, 2016 |website=www.punknews.org}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=September 17, 2006 |title=The Insider: Guitars for Growth |work=seattlepi.com |url=http://www.seattlepi.com/business/article/The-Insider-Oprah-s-clout-felt-second-time-around-1214800.php |access-date=October 24, 2016}}</ref>

MxPx spent the majority of 2005 and 2006 touring in support of the band's 7th album ''[[Panic (MxPx album)|Panic]]''. On November 21, 2006, [[Tooth & Nail Records]] re-released ''Let It Happen'', an earlier rarities compilation, in a "Deluxe Edition" which included a bonus DVD featuring 12 [[music video]]s, new artwork, and two new songs. ''[[Let's Rock (MxPx album)|Let's Rock]]'', MxPx's second rarities album, was released on Side One Dummy Records on October 24, 2006. The album consists of many previously unreleased songs, re-recorded [[A-side and B-side|B-side]]s and acoustic demos.<ref name="allmusicmain" />

=== Tooth & Nail and Rock City (2007–2017) ===
{{See also|Secret Weapon (album)|Life in General (album)|Left Coast Punk EP|Plans Within Plans|MxPx (album)}}
MxPx released the full-length album ''[[Secret Weapon (album)|Secret Weapon]]'' in 2007, the band's first release on its original label Tooth & Nail since 1996's ''[[Life in General (album)|Life in General]]''. The album debuted at No.&nbsp;76 on the [[Billboard 200]]. The album's sound was a shift back to the group's original punk-rock stylings.<ref name="canyouseethesunset1" /><ref name="indievisionmusic2007" /><ref name="idsnews1" />

The band commemorated the works of [[Billy Graham]] in a collaboration with dozens of artists on the "Thank You Billy Graham" tribute song, album, and video documentary, respectively.<ref name="Moring 2018 playlist">[http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2018/february-web-only/billy-graham-playlist-lyrics-youtube-just-as-i-am-pat-boone.html Moring, Mark. "The ultimate Billy Graham playlist".] ''Christianity Today''. February 22, 2018. Retrieved March 3, 2018.</ref><ref name="TYBG WorldCat">[https://www.worldcat.org/oclc/232648275 "Thank you Billy Graham : a musical tribute to one who changed our world with one message".] WorldCat. Retrieved March 5, 2018.</ref><ref>[https://www.tvguide.com/tvshows/thank-you-billy-graham/cast/1000081623/ Thank You, Billy Graham - Full Cast & Crew]. [[TV Guide]]. tvguide.com. Retrieved 2 April 2023.</ref>

In 2009, the band released a six-song EP entitled ''[[Left Coast Punk EP]]'',<ref name="mxpxpubli" /> which was the first record released by Rock City Recording Company, MxPx's own record label. Also in 2009, the group released a Christmas album, titled ''[[Punk Rawk Christmas]]''.<ref name="punknewsmalaysia" /><ref name="cdreview" /> In late 2009, Mike Herrera teamed up with frontman of [[The Ataris]], [[Kris Roe]], the drummer of [[The Summer Obsession]], and Chris Wilson (formerly of [[Good Charlotte]]) for the MxPx All Stars tour in Japan and Malaysia.<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 24, 2018 |title=MxPx All-Stars (Japan & Malaysia) {{!}} Punknews.org |url=https://www.punknews.org/article/35623/mxpx-all-stars-japan-and-malaysia |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180124181627/https://www.punknews.org/article/35623/mxpx-all-stars-japan-and-malaysia |archive-date=January 24, 2018 |access-date=January 24, 2018}}</ref>

The band released a documentary entitled ''Both Ends Burning'' on December 1, 2011.<ref name="mxpsnewsdate" /> In addition, Mike, Tom, and Yuri were working on their ninth studio album. On December 19, 2011, the band announced that the album would be called ''[[Plans Within Plans]]''. It was released on April 3, 2012.<ref name="rancidplans" /> In 2012, drummer Yuri Ruley and guitarist Tom Wisniewski announced their retirement from touring. After a brief hiatus, they both returned as full-time members in 2015 and continue to tour with the band today.

In honor of the 20th anniversary ''Life in General'', the band released a re-recorded version free of charge for a limited time on September 18, 2016. It can now be found as ''Life in General 2.0'' on music streaming platforms.<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 17, 2016 |title=MxPx - Life in General (1996-2016) |url=http://www.mxpx.com/ |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160917103703/http://www.mxpx.com/ |archive-date=September 17, 2016 |publisher=MxPx.com via [[Wayback Machine]]}}</ref> In 2017 it was added to the ''[[Rolling Stone]]'' "50 Greatest Pop-Punk Albums of All Time" article, landing the esteemed record at No. 27.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last1=Weingarten |first1=Christopher R. |last2=Galil |first2=Leor |last3=Shteamer |first3=Hank |last4=Spanos |first4=Brittany |author4-link=Brittany Spanos |last5=Exposito |first5=Suzy |last6=Sherman |first6=Maria |last7=Grow |first7=Kory |last8=Epstein |first8=Dan |last9=Diamond |first9=Jason | last10=Viruet |first10=Pilot |date=November 15, 2017 |title=The 50 Greatest Pop-Punk Albums |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-lists/50-greatest-pop-punk-albums-122677/ |access-date=February 14, 2022 |magazine=Rolling Stone |language=en-US}}</ref>

=== Self-titled album, ''Southbound to San Antonio'', and ''Find A Way Home'' (2018–present) ===
After MxPx fulfilled their contractual obligations with former labels, the band moved to return to their DIY roots, taking back control of their music and lengthy catalog of music.

On March 29, 2018, the band announced a [[Kickstarter]] campaign to fund their tenth full-length studio album.<ref>{{Cite web |date=March 30, 2018 |title=MxPx launch Kickstarter campaign for first new album in 6 years - Alternative Press |website=[[Alternative Press (magazine)|Alternative Press]] |url=https://www.altpress.com/news/mxpx_working_on_10th_album/ |access-date=July 1, 2018}}</ref> The self-titled album, ''[[MxPx (album)|MxPx]]'', was released July 25, 2018. Before the release of the album, a music video for "Let's Ride" came out at the end of June 2018.<ref>{{Cite web |date=June 29, 2018 |title=Exclusive: MxPx embark on journey through life's stages in new song |website=[[Alternative Press (magazine)|Alternative Press]] |url=https://www.altpress.com/features/premiere/mxpx-new-song-lets-ride/#.WzY0hTc2AsU.facebook |access-date=July 1, 2018}}</ref> The album was performed live on Facebook on the release date.

After its release, "Let's Ride" was added to the relaunched 2020 edition of Tony Hawk Pro Skater 1+ 2 Remastered. According to ScreenRant, MxPx's "Let's Ride" joined new and returning artists for the famous soundtrack that made tracks such as Goldfinger's "Superman" a mainstay.<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 3, 2020 |title=Every Song On THPS 1+2 Remastered Soundtrack |url=https://screenrant.com/thps-remastered-soundtrack-songs-new-returning-artists-music/ |access-date=February 14, 2022 |website=ScreenRant |language=en-US}}</ref>

MxPx went back on tour in 2019 and early 2020, selling out self-booked and promoted tours nationwide.<ref>{{Cite web |title=MxPx's Concert & Tour History {{!}} Concert Archives |url=https://www.concertarchives.org/bands/mxpx--2 |access-date=February 14, 2022 |website=www.concertarchives.org}}</ref> An audio recording at their San Antonio show in early 2020 was captured for a future live album release.<ref name="Punknews.org">{{Cite web |title=MxPx release surprise live album |url=https://www.punknews.org/article/75988/mxpx-release-surprise-live-album |access-date=February 14, 2022 |website=www.punknews.org |language=en}}</ref>

Due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]],  the band were unable to perform live for much of 2020 and 2021. On April 1, 2020, Mike Herrera announced the Life in Quarantine live streams every Friday on the group's official Facebook page throughout April and May. The streams included live performances, Herrera answering fan questions, and more. After concluding the Life in Quarantine series on May 29, 2020, the group took songs from the live recordings and released Life in Quarantine-The Collection on July 3, 2020.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Life in Quarantine Collection - YouTube |url=https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWvRbfSLFdC59hBa9SoD4mhuj5MVzv1G4 |access-date=February 14, 2022 |website=www.youtube.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=July 4, 2020 |title=MXPX now streaming 30 track "Life in Quarantine" |url=https://thatsgoodenoughforme.com/3502/ |access-date=February 14, 2022 |website=TGEFM |language=en-US}}</ref> The group followed up the collection with a brand new single, "Fever Dream", which was released on July 16, 2020.<ref>{{Cite web |date=July 16, 2020 |title=See the Pokinatcha Punk slip into a "Fever Dream" in MxPx's new video |url=https://www.altpress.com/features/mxpx-fever-dream-music-video/ |access-date=February 14, 2022 |website=Alternative Press Magazine |language=en}}</ref>
On October 6, 2020, the group announced they would be starting a new live performance experience separated into various rounds. The first round of the series titled ''Between This World and the Next'' premiered on October 16, 2020, in which the band performed a full livestream concert.<ref>{{Citation |title=MxPx Presents: Between This World And The Next |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRswoGctPho |language=en |access-date=February 14, 2022}}</ref> The group hosted several rounds of ''Between This World and the Next'' which featured new tracks, custom set lists, and fan questions.<ref>{{Cite web |last=May |first=Tamara |date=January 18, 2021 |title=MxPx – Between This World and the Next (Livestream Review) |url=https://wallofsoundau.com/2021/01/18/mxpx-between-this-world-and-the-next-livestream-review/ |access-date=February 14, 2022 |website=Wall Of Sound |language=en-US}}</ref>

On March 11, 2021, the band announced the release of their exclusive MxPx Box Collection featuring 10 full-length albums, original album artwork, bonus inserts and album commentary, zoetropic slipmat, hardcover book, and durable outer case.<ref>{{Cite web |title=MxPx Announce Vinyl Boxset |url=https://chorus.fm/news/mxpx-announce-vinyl-boxset/ |access-date=February 14, 2022 |website=chorus.fm |language=en-US}}</ref> The box set was made available for pre-order on March 19, 2021, and immediately sold out units on the same day.<ref>{{Cite web |date=March 10, 2021 |title=MxPx Drop The Most Epic Box Set of All Time - News |url=https://www.indievisionmusic.com/news/mxpx-drop-the-most-epic-box-set-of-all-time/ |access-date=February 14, 2022 |website=Indie Vision Music |language=en-US}}</ref> To thank fans for instantly selling out the exclusive box set, the group organized and announced the release of their new single "Can't Keep Waiting" and a free live show hosted on April 16, 2021.<ref>{{Cite web |date=April 16, 2021 |title=MxPx are playing a free interactive livestream—here's how to watch |url=https://www.altpress.com/news/free-mxpx-livestream-cant-keep-waiting/ |access-date=February 14, 2022 |website=Alternative Press Magazine |language=en}}</ref>

Of "Can't Keep Waiting", Herrera told SPIN Magazine in an interview, "[‘Can't Keep Waiting’] morphed a little bit as we played it on the livestreams, and people kept asking when it was coming out, so we finally were like, ‘OK, we should probably record this thing.’"<ref>{{Cite web |date=April 14, 2021 |title=How MxPx Found Livestream Success Through Their DIY Mentality and Punk Rock Roots |url=https://www.spin.com/2021/04/mxpx-mike-herrera-livestream-interview/ |access-date=February 14, 2022 |website=SPIN |language=en-US}}</ref>

In July 2021, MxPx teamed up with Kalie Wolfe of rising band RIVALS to release an upbeat track titled, "Say Yes", which was placed on [[Five Guys]]’ streaming station and later featured on [[Fortnite]] Radio.<ref>{{Cite web |title=MxPx release "Say Yes" with Kalie Wolfe |url=https://www.punknews.org/article/75170/mxpx-release-say-yes-with-kalie-wolfe |access-date=February 14, 2022 |website=www.punknews.org |language=en}}</ref>

On November 12, 2021, MxPx surprise dropped their new live album ''Southbound to San Antonio''.<ref name="Punknews.org" /> The album features 23 of the band's live performances from their last in-person show before the pandemic on February 29, 2020. Following the release of Southbound to San Antonio, the group announced that they would be returning to the stage for two special performances on April 1, 2022, in Anaheim, California at House of Blues and the following night on April 2, 2022, in Phoenix, Arizona at the Marquee Theatre.<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 17, 2021 |title=MxPx Get Back in the Game With 2 Upcoming Shows in 2022 Plus a New Live Album - News |url=https://www.indievisionmusic.com/news/mxpx-get-back-in-the-game-with-2-upcoming-shows-in-2022-plus-a-new-live-album/ |access-date=February 14, 2022 |website=Indie Vision Music |language=en-US}}</ref>

During a live streaming concert on December 23, 2022, Mike announced that a new album will be out in 2023. On July 6, the band officially announced on their social media platforms that their next album ''[[Find A Way Home]]'', would release August 25, with pre-orders up for sale on their website. The lead single, “Stay Up All Night”, was dropped on July 21, with the music video releasing a day prior. Since the release of the album, the band has played several virtual live performances across social media, taking over pages for bands such as [[Bowling for Soup]], [[Goldfinger (band)|Goldfinger]], and [[Less Than Jake]].

==Arthur==
Arthur is a [[side project]] of MxPx featuring all three members of MxPx and their former tech assistant Neil Hundt, who now techs for [[Pearl Jam]]. The group released an [[Extended play|EP]] called ''[[Loneliness Is Bliss]]'' in 1999. The band members went by their middle names: Arthur (where the band name came from), Edmund, Zane, and Alexander ([[Mike Herrera]], Tom Wisniewski, Yuri Ruley, and Neil Hundt, respectively). After over ten years since the inception of ''Loneliness Is Bliss'', the band released a full-length album called ''Watch the Years Crawl By'' on December 7, 2010.<ref name="Kraus">Kraus, Brian (2013) "[http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/arthur_feat._members_of_mxpx_break_up Arthur (feat. members of MxPx) break up]", ''Alternative Press'', March 2, 2013. Retrieved November 29, 2015</ref> In 2013 those involved in the project announced that they would be discontinuing the project.<ref name="Kraus" />

== Musical style and influences ==

MxPx is usually described as a [[pop-punk]] band,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Waldman |first=Scott |date=July 16, 2020 |title=MxPx "Fever Dream" music video |url=https://www.altpress.com/features/mxpx-fever-dream-music-video/ |website=[[Alternative Press (magazine)|Alternative Press]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Cleary |first=Caitlin |date=March 24, 2000 |title=Board this sport-music fest ; Four bands covering punk, rock, hip-hop carve out the sounds at Snoqualmie |url=https://archive.seattletimes.com/archive/?date=20000324&slug=4011928 |access-date=February 11, 2021 |website=[[Seattle Times]]}}</ref><ref name="allmusicmain" /> but has also been labeled as [[skate punk]]<ref name="Bigsmilemagazine.com" /><ref name="allmusicplanswi" /> and [[punk rock]].<ref name="Bigsmilemagazine.com" /><ref name="punknews" /><ref name="allmusicpassing" /> Originally a punk rock band, by the rise of popularity of [[pop punk]] in the late 1990s and early 2000s the group leaned more towards a more pop-punk sound.<ref name=PANIC/> Albums like ''[[The Ever Passing Moment]]'' and ''[[Before Everything and After]]'' were criticized by some fans for its pop-punk style.<ref name="Mxpx" /> MxPx's influences include [[Descendents]], [[NOFX]], [[Bad Religion]], [[Rancid (band)|Rancid]], [[Social Distortion]], [[All (band)|All]], [[the Clash]], [[the Dead Milkmen]], [[The Who]], [[Sex Pistols]], [[Black Flag (band)|Black Flag]], and the [[Ramones]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=July 16, 2007 |title=MxPx Jesusfreakhideout.com Interview |url=https://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/interviews/MxPx2007.asp |access-date=February 28, 2019 |website=Jesus Freak Hideout}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Saito |first=Yuya |title=MxPx Interview with Thomas Edmund Wisniewski |url=http://www.smashmagazine.com/oldsite/is4_mxpx.html |access-date=October 11, 2018 |website=Smash}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Adin |first=Tammy |title=Interview with MxPx |url=https://www.punkglobe.com/mxpxinterview.html |access-date=October 11, 2018 |website=Punk Globe}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Pertola |first=Petteri |date=March 17, 2012 |title=MXPX |url=http://www.rockfreaks.net/interviews/266 |access-date=October 11, 2018 |publisher=Rockfreaks.net}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Shultz |first=Brian |date=March 17, 2009 |title=Web exclusive: A conversation with MxPx's Mike Herrera |url=https://www.altpress.com/features/mxpxinterview/ |access-date=February 25, 2019 |website=[[Alternative Press (magazine)|Alternative Press]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Gee-Kellems |first=Christie |title="20 Questions" with Mike Herrera of MXPX! |url=http://christiegee.com/20-questions-with-mike-herrera-of-mxpx/ |access-date=February 28, 2019}}</ref>

Many of the band's early releases touch on Christian themes<ref name="montrealmirror" /><ref>{{Cite web |title=MxPx Biography |url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/mxpx-mn0000521851/biography |access-date=July 1, 2014 |website=AllMusic}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=July 15, 2002 |title=MXPX - Pokinatcha |url=http://www.punknews.org/review/1050/mxpx-pokinatcha |access-date=July 1, 2014 |publisher=Punknews.org}}</ref> and placed them in the front of the [[Christian punk]] scene.<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 25, 2004 |title=MxPx: The most popular Christian punk band of all time? |url=http://www.crossrhythms.co.uk/articles/music/MxPx_The_most_popular_Christian_punk_band_of_all_time/10882/p1/ |access-date=July 1, 2014 |publisher=Cross Rhythms}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=DiBiase |first=John |date=April 21, 2008 |title=MxPx Interview, MxPx Mike Herrera 2008 Jesusfreakhideout.com Interview |url=http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/interviews/MxPx2008.asp |access-date=July 1, 2014 |publisher=Jesus Freak Hideout}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Sarachik |first=Justin |date=June 30, 2014 |title=5 Punk Rock Bands Every Christian Music Fan Should Know – MxPx, Relient K, FM Static, Dogwood, Slick Shoes (VIDEOS) : Music : breathecast |url=http://www.breathecast.com/articles/5-punk-rock-bands-every-christian-music-fan-should-know-16661/ |access-date=July 1, 2014 |publisher=BREATHEcast}}</ref> However, by 2012, "Christian punk" was a genre classification that the band was trying to distance themselves from.<ref name="jordanlawre">{{Cite news |last=Lawrence |first=Jordan |date=October 25, 2012 |title=Christian punks MxPx wrestle with doubt – and greatness |work=Creative Loafing: Charlotte |url=http://clclt.com/charlotte/christian-punks-mxpx-wrestle-with-doubt-andmdash-and-greatness/Content?oid=2899870 |access-date=June 27, 2014}}</ref> As of 2015, MxPx singer [[Mike Herrera]] has said he is no longer Christian. When asked about the topic he stated "...do I believe in god? I'm not sure. Do I believe in this exact religion? No I don't."<ref>{{Cite web |title=MxPx Episode |url=https://weaselradio.bandcamp.com/track/the-mxpx-episode |access-date=July 1, 2019 |website=Weasel Radio}}</ref>

== Band members ==

'''Current members'''<ref>{{Cite web |last=Farley |first=Josh |title=Fans and band celebrating 25 years of MxPx |url=https://www.kitsapsun.com/story/entertainment/music/2017/07/20/fans-and-band-celebrating-25-years-mxpx/481284001/ |access-date=February 14, 2022 |website=Kitsap Sun |language=en-US}}</ref>
* [[Mike Herrera]] – lead vocals, bass guitar <small>(1992–present)</small>
* Yuri Ruley – drums, percussion <small>(1992–2012, 2015–present)</small><ref>{{Cite web |title=Drummer Yuri Ruley to retire from MxPx |url=https://www.punknews.org/article/38987/drummer-yuri-ruley-to-retire-from-mxpx |access-date=February 14, 2022 |website=www.punknews.org |language=en}}</ref>
* Tom Wisniewski – lead guitar, backing vocals <small>(1995–2012, 2015–present)</small>
* Chris Adkins - rhythm guitar, backing vocals <small>(2016–present)</small><ref>{{Cite web |title=MxPX: See Photos of the Punk Band |url=https://hollywoodlife.com/pics/mxpx-see-photos-of-the-punk-band/festival-dete-de-quebec-quebec-city-canada-13-jul-2017-2|access-date=October 31, 2023 |website=hollywoodlife.com |language=en-US}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web |title=Bremerton's MXPX still punk rocking after all these years |url=https://www.king5.com/article/entertainment/television/programs/evening/bremertons-mxpx-still-punk-rocking-after-all-these-years/281-533326051 |access-date=April 5, 2022 |website=king5.com |language=en-US}}</ref>

'''Former members'''
* Andy Husted – lead guitar <small>(1992–1995)</small>

== Discography ==
{{Main article|MxPx discography}}
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Studio albums:
* ''[[Pokinatcha]]'' (1994)
* ''[[Teenage Politics]]'' (1995)
* ''[[Life in General (album)|Life in General]]'' (1996)
* ''[[Slowly Going the Way of the Buffalo]]'' (1998)
* ''[[The Ever Passing Moment]]'' (2000)
* ''[[Before Everything & After]]'' (2003)
* ''[[Panic (MxPx album)|Panic]]'' (2005)
* ''[[Secret Weapon (album)|Secret Weapon]]'' (2007)
* ''[[On the Cover II]]'' (2009)<!--A studio album, even if it's not original material-->
* ''[[Punk Rawk Christmas]]'' (2009)<!--A studio album, and a holiday album-->
* ''[[Plans Within Plans]]'' (2012)
* ''[[MxPx (album)|MxPx]]'' (2018)
* ''[[Find a Way Home]] '' (2023)

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== External links ==
{{Commons category|MxPx}}

* {{Official website|http://www.mxpx.com}}

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