When the Sun Sets

🧢 Meet your dad’s favorite pop-punk band 🧢

When The Sun Sets bridges the gap between modern and classic pop punk. With influence from bands like A Day To Remember, Four Year Strong, and Real Friends, the Chicago-based band uses strong and relatable lyrics paired with driving riffs to bring the fun back into the genre . Whether you want a sing along, emotional bridge, or breakdown, When The Sun Sets is the band that has you covered on all bases.

The band signed with Lost Music Collective, owned by founder of Fueled by Ramen, Vinnie Fiorello, in 2019 bringing new energy to the roster after writing their heart-stealing acoustic ballad “February”. Their debut EP “Transparent” was released on the label in May of 2020 and gave the group a solid fan-base to start with. The band is currently working on their first full-length record and are gearing up to self-release it in 2023. The record will feature artists such as: The Home Team, 408, Finding September, + Bluprint to showcase some talented friends in the scene 🔥 The singles from their next EP "You + Me 4 Never", releasing 03/10/23, have turned over 200,000 streams on Spotify alone.

Current Lineup:
Zack Baumgartner - Vocals
Matthew Kleinman - Lead Guitar
Rob Hlavka - Bass Guitar

When The Sun Sets has played alongside major national and international artists such as: Bearings, The Home Team, 408, Morning In May, Sleep On It, Every Avenue, Carousel Kings, Knockout Kid, Makeout, Story Untold, amongst many others and are ready to bring the energy on the road. With their eyes on the prize, this band isn’t going anywhere but up. Take a few minutes, get to know us, and remember that you aren’t alone.