Matt Roller’s “Sunshine” Burns Bright in the Dark

Hit play and let it pour over you like a sudden burst of fire. Matt Roller’s latest single, Sunshine, is an electrifying burst of raw punk energy wrapped in gritty self-reflection. Coming straight from his DIY basement setup in Portland, Maine, this track is a wild, unfiltered ride through the chaotic corridors of the mind. And yeah, it’s got that weird-but-it-works magic.

You can hear the PUP influence creeping through in the jagged riffs and punchy vocal lines, but Sunshine doesn’t just borrow—it builds its own storm. Roller’s signature touch? That hauntingly subtle reverb, recorded in different corners of his house, adding an eerie, almost ghostly presence to the backing vocals. It’s a small detail that packs a punch, giving the song a strange depth that lingers long after the last note fades.

Lyrically, Sunshine digs into the messy reality of negative thoughts and bad experiences, but instead of sinking, it fights back with a driving, defiant rhythm. There’s a tension here—light battling darkness, melody clashing with distortion—and it makes for a gripping listen. The DIY production only adds to the charm, proving that passion beats polish every time.

This track is a standout not just on The Light Between but in modern punk itself. It’s fierce, it’s unfiltered, and it’s impossible to ignore. If this is what’s coming, Roller’s next chapter is going to be one hell of a ride.