Hopeless Records teams with Feed.fm to turn three decades of pop-punk anthems into a station built for digital fitness, not just the mosh pit.
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Independent music label Hopeless Records is bringing its catalog to fitness through a new partnership with Feed.fm. Starting today, Feed.fm-powered apps including NKO Club, echelon, and more will be streaming a limited-edition Sizzle Station curated by the label. Hopeless Pop-Punk Cardio turns decades of punk and alternative music into a soundtrack built for breaking a sweat.
"Pop-punk has always been the music that makes me want to dance, scream, and get out all my feelings, so it's the perfect genre for my workouts," said Jama Oliver, Echelon fitness instructor.
Since its founding in 1993, Hopeless has helped shape pop-punk and alternative music through influential releases from artists including All Time Low, Avenged Sevenfold, Taking Back Sunday, Yellowcard, Bayside, and Neck Deep. Now, as the genre finds new life with longtime fans and new listeners alike, the fitness station gives people another way to engage with the music.
"Pop-punk has always been the sound of getting back up when life knocks you down, and Hopeless's music is a huge part of what makes my community feel like home for whenever they need that push and energy to stay in the fight," said Kendall Toole, founder and CEO of NKO Club. "This is the soundtrack we "comeback" to, and having the Hopeless catalogue as part of our offerings for every class keeps us moving and fighting together, authentically.
For many, compilation CDs and label samplers were a gateway to discovering new bands. Hopeless Pop-Punk Cardio brings that same energy and experience into digital fitness, pairing familiar artists with fresh releases from across the label's roster, including Pinkshift, PVRIS, Scene Queen, and more. Built around heart-pumping tempos, high-intensity guitar riffs, and anthemic choruses, the tracks naturally align with cardio pacing, helping listeners maintain intensity and rhythm as they work out.
"Hopeless gets real amplification for its catalog, and our fitness customers get a station built to motivate. That's the mutual benefit we look for in every partnership, and this one delivers," said Bryn Boughton, VP Music Affairs at Feed.fm.
The partnership works for everyone involved. Feed.fm partner apps receive a fully cleared station supported by promotional campaign materials. Listeners get a station built for workout pace, featuring artists they already follow alongside fresh releases. Hopeless Records reaches listeners in an engaged setting where music can become part of a routine they return to.
"We're excited to work with Feed.fm on bringing a pop-punk soundtrack (and maybe a new favorite artist) to your next workout." said Erin Choi, General Manager at Hopeless Records.
About Feed.fm
Feed.fm is a music technology company building the intelligence and infrastructure layer for music in digital products. Feed.fm combines licensed music, rights management, content delivery, music data and AI to help brands create more personalized and engaging music experiences at scale. Learn more about Sizzle Stations at https://www.feed.fm/sizzle-stations
About Hopeless Records
Founded in 1993 as an excuse to release a Guttermouth seven-inch, Hopeless Records has been a defining force in alternative music for more than three decades. In that time, the Van Nuys, California-based indie label has guided the careers of influential acts ranging from platinum and gold-selling bands like All Time Low and Avenged Sevenfold, to Thrice, Taking Back Sunday, Yellowcard, Sum 41, and New Found Glory. Most recently, Hopeless' roster features an array of the hottest emerging acts like Michael Clifford, Neck Deep, Sweet Pill, Melrose Avenue, Scene Queen, NOAHFINNCE, and TX2, and aims to reflect the increasing diversity of the alternative genre - women make up 50% of the roster, and more than 40% of Hopeless' artists identify as LGBTQ+.
Through it all, Hopeless has stayed true to Founder and President Louis Posen's mission to make a positive impact through music. The Hopeless Foundation has donated over three million dollars to more than 150 charities, connecting artists and fans with impactful causes and cementing Hopeless as a leading name in both music and philanthropy. In 2024, the Hopeless Foundation helped to establish the Hopeless Music Academy, a free music education and mentorship program created to uplift young creatives from underserved communities through hands-on training, studio access, and guidance from industry professionals. Learn more at https://www.hopelessrecords.com/
Media Contact
Melissa Clark, Feed.fm, 1 4159238751, [email protected], www.feed.fm
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