This Time For Real Prove Pop-Punk is Alive and Kicking with “A Piece of My Heart”
Hamburg-based pop-punk/emo band This Time For Real drop their new single “A Piece of My Heart”, a fiery anthem from their upcoming EP Fuck Heartbreak, I’m Over It, out March 28.
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MADDI DUARTE
2/7/20251 min read
Meet This Time For Real, a high-energy pop-punk/emo outfit from Hamburg, who are set to release their debut EP, Fuck Heartbreak, I’m Over It, on March 28, 2025, via Backseat.
Their latest single, “A Piece of My Heart,” serves as both a farewell letter and a battle cry—a song about shaking off heartbreak and reclaiming your own identity. The track explodes with breakneck guitars, propulsive drums, and emotionally charged vocals, blending the nostalgia of early 2000s pop-punk with a fresh, modern edge. Imagine the raw energy of Neck Deep and Paramore colliding with the lyrical introspection of Phoebe Bridgers—it’s a balance of angst and empowerment that hits right in the gut.
Fronted by emotionally charged storytelling and relentless hooks, This Time For Real bring a sense of urgency to their music, proving that pop-punk is thriving. If “A Piece of My Heart” is any indication, their upcoming EP is set to be a cathartic ride through heartbreak, resilience, and everything in between.
The single is out now on all streaming platforms, and This Time For Real is just getting started. Keep an eye out—this is one band you won’t want to sleep on.
Listen to the single below: