Letters From Suburbia is an alternative rock artist blending the heart of emo with the hooks of pop-punk.
Honest, nostalgic, and suburban at its core — music for the in-between moments of growing up.
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ARE WE ALRIGHT? EP
POKER NIGHT
MEDICAL BOOMERANG
Remember To Breathe - Cover Song
Send Your Kids To College
SOLID STATE DISKS
OK-ISH
The District Sleeps Alone
80's KID
YOUR MACHINE
GOOD MORNING SUBURBIA
STEREO STICKMAN | Please Scream Quietly Inside Your Heart EP - REVIEW
“Finding solace in collaboration during a locked-down 2020, longtime songwriter and artist Letters From Suburbia crafted and released an EP of originals – a project that effectively shines light on the creativity and musicality of the act in a beautifully intimate, memorable way…“
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MESMERIZED - Feature
While the arrangement is rather playful and vibrant, Letters From Suburbia’s nuanced songwriting explores a very serious theme.
PLASTIC MAG - Feature
“During the pandemic, musician Jesse D. Pennington channeled his experiences of growing up post-college, navigating marriage, parenting, capitalism and regret into his musical project he dubbed Letters From Suburbia…”
5 Q&A With Letters From Suburbia
Learn more about Letters From Suburbia, the music and process of making their unique indie punk rock sound!
CLOUT - Review "POKER NIGHT"
Girl At The Rock Shows EP Review
“I mean, it’s a simple question, “ARE WE ALRIGHT?” but it comes with many complicated answers…”
THE INDIE GRID - 'LFS' Pose the Ultimate Question with New Single
“With their third single from the much-anticipated EP of the same name, Letters From Suburbia continue to explore the emotional undercurrents of life in suburban America….”
MESMERIZED - Letters From Suburbia Delivers Brand New EP ‘Are We Alright?’
“Jesse now returns with his sophomore EP in the form of ‘Are We Alright?’ – a six-track sonic extravaganza that deserves your attention! Let’s dive in…“
PUNKIO - Review "ARE WE ALRIGHT? EP"
“Emo punk, pop punk, skater rock solo artist Letters From Suburbia has recently released his latest track ‘Are We Alright? And EP under the same name…”
THE DING - Feature "Are We Alright?"
“Having already established himself with a wealth of riveting releases over these last few years, US artist Letters From Suburbia is back to his best once again with his euphoric new single ‘ARE WE ALRIGHT?’ …”
MEDICAL BOOMERANG INDIE REVIEW
“‘MEDICAL BOOMERANG’… sounds like a pop-punk anthem that soundtracked my childhood & those skatepark [nights]…“
LITM Rock Picks - Review
“…’Medical Boomerang”; and from the start of the song, we’re treated to the harder edged punk rock sound of the noughts and the 90s…“
MEDICAL BOOMERANG INTERNATIONAL REVIEW
“The emo explored by the American sounds quite nostalgic, walking freely between…”
MEDICAL BOOMERANG BEACH HOUSE REVIEW
“This song is an absolute gem, and I can’t wait for you all to hear it…“
SKYLIGHT WEBZINE | Poker Night Review
“ The vocal performance, which is rapid-fire and filled with a rebellious and sardonic flare, attracts listeners and expresses the essence of pop-punk…“
HARD BEAT | MEDICAL BOOMERANG Review
“‘Medical Boomerang’, a track that takes aim at the broken and corrupt U.S. healthcare ‘system’…“
RGM | Poker Night Review
“Letters From Suburbia’s narrative strengths go hand-in-hand with his ability to tell a story through instrumentation and arrangement. This makes him one to watch in the new wave of pop-punk…“
PUNKIO | Poker Night Review
“Jesse D. Pennington’s “Letters From Suburbia” portrays the post-pandemic suburban grind with sharp wit, very memorable hooks, and a poignant reflection on life’s responsibilities. “
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About Letters From Suburbia
Letters From Suburbia is the sound of growing up, burning out, and laughing through it anyway. Blending alternative rock with the heart of emo and the hooks of pop-punk, the project turns everyday suburban stories into anthems for anyone still chasing meaning in the noise. With melodic guitars, nostalgic textures, and lyrics that cut between irony and honesty, Letters From Suburbia carries the spirit of the early-2000s emo revival into adulthood — more self-aware, a little bruised, but still loud enough to matter.
For fans of Jimmy Eat World, Motion City Soundtrack, Dashboard Confessional, and The Killers, this is suburban life set to volume.
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