The Story So Far returns to Houston on Friday, December 6, supporting their new album I Want To Disappear, with fan favorites Superheaven and KOYO.
After six years without a new record and a brief hiatus, the highly anticipated comeback of the year belongs to pop-punk giants The Story So Far. Known as a fan favorite and a driving force behind the pop-punk resurgence of the 2010s, they’ve made their mark with high-energy shows and memorable appearances at the Vans Warped Tour. Houston fans gathered for a night of celebrating their return and witnessing the magic of their comeback.
The first band of the night was Long Island, New York’s KOYO, fresh off their summer headlining tour. The band’s hardcore roots shone through as they took over the stage with a high-energy performance. Members of KOYO were jumping around and kicking in the air, exuding an infectious energy that got the crowd moving. They encouraged the audience to rally and jump along with them. KOYO played fan-favorite tracks like Morchies and Anthem, waking up the crowd and setting the tone for an unforgettable night.
Superheaven was up next. Known for their 2013 grunge revival album Jar, they’re gearing up for their self-titled LP set to release in spring 2025. They kicked off their set with their latest single, Long Gone—a thundering track that rips into a powerful riff during the breakdown. Fans immediately broke into mosh pits and push pits as the performance continued.
Superheaven delivered a set packed with fan favorites, including their most popular song, Youngest Daughter. The band expressed their gratitude to the audience and showed appreciation for everyone else on the bill. As a special treat, they performed an unreleased track from their upcoming album, leaving fans eager for more. They closed their set with Poor Aileen, which had the audience chanting for an encore. Anyone who loves ’90s grunge should make it a point to see Superheaven live—they’re not to be missed!
The Story So Far was finally up next, and you could feel the anticipation in the air as their banner and logo were on full display. Fans had waited a long time for a reunion, especially as lead singer Parker Cannon had ventured off to front other bands like No Pressure, only revisiting The Story So Far when the timing felt right.
Their new album, I Want to Disappear, delves into deeply personal themes, including Parker’s grief over losing his father to cancer, growing up, and navigating life’s challenges. It’s a heartfelt record with catchy lyrics, marking the band’s most personal album to date.The band delivered an epic set, playing 21 songs, including an encore. They opened with Big Blind, a catchy and fast-paced track that harkens back to their classic sound. Fans erupted for their iconic tracks from What You Don’t See and their self-titled album, with crowd-surfing and mosh pits breaking out for many songs.
From afar, you could see how much fun people were having, dancing and moshing along. Parker Cannon took a moment to thank the Houston crowd for their patience with the album and their return. He also gave a shout out to all the bands on the bill before launching into the fan-favorite Nerve from their self-titled album. The crowd went wild, jumping and screaming along with excitement.As the song ended, fans pleaded for another encore. The band returned to the stage and delivered Quicksand, a classic pop-punk anthem that had the crowd moshing and dancing once more.It was a special night celebrating the band’s long-awaited return, blending their new style with a nostalgic nod to their classics.
The Story So Far. Photos by Bryan Gudiel for Off Record Blog.
I am a Houston-based photographer who has been attending concerts since MP3 players were a thing. I graduated from the University of Houston in 2021 with a bachelor's degree in advertising. In my free time, you can find me headbanging at hardcore/rock shows, collecting movies, and training in Brazilian jiu-jitsu!
