Formed in Atlanta in the summer of 2024, The Paradox — Eric Dangerfield (vocals/guitar), Christopher “Xelan” Bernard(lead guitar/vocals), Donald Bryant (bass), and Percy “PC3” Crews (drums) — are among the most exciting new bands in rock music.
As four young African American musicians from a city better known for rap and R&B, they are redefining the look and sound of pop-punk, tapping into the spirit of genre pioneers while keeping their eyes firmly on the future.
Their co-signs read like a who’s who of rock royalty and cultural tastemakers: Billie Joe Armstrong personally invited them to open a Green Day stadium show; Travis Barker jumped on their single “Bender”; Joel Madden, Jack White, Kid Cudi, SZA, and LeBron James have all publicly championed the band.
The Paradox are not just the hottest band in punk — they are a cultural movement.
