# Pool Kids

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American rock band

Pool Kids Origin Florida, U.S. Genres Emo[1] math rock[1] alternative rock Years active 2017 (2017)–present Labels Skeletal Lightning Big Scary Monsters Epitaph Records Members Christine Goodwyne Caden Clinton Andy Anaya Nicolette Alvarez Website poolkidsband.com

**Pool Kids** is an American [math rock](/source/Math_rock) and [emo](/source/Emo) band from [Tallahassee](/source/Tallahassee%2C_Florida), [Florida](/source/Florida). It consists of lead vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Christine Goodwyne, drummer Caden Clinton, guitarist Andy Anaya, and bassist Nicolette Alvarez.[2] The band has released three studio albums, *Music to Practice Safe Sex To* (2018), *Pool Kids* (2022), and *[Easier Said Than Done](/source/Easier_Said_Than_Done_(album))* (2025).

## History

Pool Kids formed in 2017.[3] The following year, they released their debut studio album, *Music to Practice Safe Sex To* on July 13. The album went largely unnoticed until [Paramore](/source/Paramore) frontwoman [Hayley Williams](/source/Hayley_Williams) posted an [Instagram Story](/source/Instagram#Instagram_Stories) about it, leading to the band receiving widespread recognition.[4][5]

On February 5, 2020, Pool Kids released a music video for $5 Subtweet.[6] On February 20, the band went on tour with [the Wonder Years](/source/The_Wonder_Years_(band)), but were forced abruptly to end the tour on March 13 due to the [COVID-19 pandemic](/source/COVID-19_pandemic).[6][7]

On May 24, 2022, Pool Kids released the single "That's Physics, Baby",[8][9] and announced their second studio album, the self-titled *Pool Kids*, which was released on July 22, 2022.[7]

On April 7, 2023, Pool Kids' self-titled album was released in Europe via [Big Scary Monsters](/source/Big_Scary_Monsters_Recording_Company). Pool Kids supported [La Dispute](/source/La_Dispute_(band)) on their Spring 2023 Europe tour, in addition to their own headlining tour dates in the UK.[10]

In June 2023, Pool Kids released the [split EP](/source/Split_album) *Pool Kids // POOL* with their own hardcore alter ego band, POOL.[11] POOL was originally created as an [April Fool's](/source/April_Fools'_Day) joke in 2019 with a 2 song release under the name.[12][13]

The band's third studio album, *[Easier Said Than Done](/source/Easier_Said_Than_Done_(album))*, was released on August 15, 2025, via [Epitaph Records](/source/Epitaph_Records). They announced a North American tour to support the album.[14]

## Discography

- *Music to Practice Safe Sex To* (2018)

- *Pool Kids* (2022)

- *Pool Kids // POOL* (2023)

- [*Easier Said Than Done*](/source/Easier_Said_Than_Done_(album)) (2025)

## References

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-genres_1-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-genres_1-1) Sacher, Andrew (July 25, 2023). ["Pool Kids reflect on their breakout year on the BV podcast"](https://www.brooklynvegan.com/pool-kids-reflect-on-their-breakout-year-on-the-bv-podcast/). *[BrooklynVegan](/source/BrooklynVegan)*. Retrieved October 4, 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-GuitarWorld_2-0)** Amour, Cheri (April 27, 2023). ["Pool Kids on finding a fan in Paramore's Hayley Williams, the joy of alternate tunings and making math rock accessible"](https://www.guitarworld.com/features/pool-kids). *[Guitar World](/source/Guitar_World)*. Retrieved April 30, 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-vanityfair_3-0)** Vanderhoof, Erin (July 27, 2022). ["Pool Kids Makes Perfect Pop-Rock Songs About Living Online"](https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2022/07/pool-kids-christine-goodwyne-interview). *[Vanity Fair](/source/Vanity_Fair_(magazine))*. Retrieved December 22, 2022.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-chicagoreader_4-0)** Galil, Leor (March 7, 2020). ["After a critical breakthrough, two members of Florida emo mathletes Pool Kids decamp to Chicago"](https://chicagoreader.com/music/after-a-critical-breakthrough-two-members-of-florida-emo-mathletes-pool-kids-decamp-to-chicago/). [Chicago Reader](/source/Chicago_Reader). Retrieved July 21, 2022.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-thebrag_5-0)** Gray, Geordie. ["Hayley Williams just flexed this band on Instagram and we're already obsessed"](https://dontboreus.thebrag.com/editorial/hayley-williams-pool-kids/). The Brag. Retrieved July 21, 2022.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-5SubtweetVideo_6-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-5SubtweetVideo_6-1) Sacher, Andrew (February 5, 2020). ["Pool Kids share "$5 Subtweet" video; tour w/ Wonder Years starts soon"](https://www.brooklynvegan.com/pool-kids-share-5-subtweet-video-tour-w-wonder-years-starts-soon/). *[BrooklynVegan](/source/BrooklynVegan)*. Retrieved April 30, 2023.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-BandToWatch_7-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-BandToWatch_7-1) Seidlitz, Hannah (July 13, 2022). ["Band To Watch: Pool Kids"](https://www.stereogum.com/2192861/band-to-watch-pool-kids/interviews/band-to-watch/). *[Stereogum](/source/Stereogum)*. Retrieved April 30, 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-alternativepress_8-0)** Lane, Kwase (May 24, 2022). ["Pool Kids announce self-titled album, drop "That's Physics, Baby"—watch"](https://www.altpress.com/pool-kids-self-titled-album-thats-physics-baby/). [Alternative Press](/source/Alternative_Press_(magazine)). Retrieved July 21, 2022.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-brooklynvegan_9-0)** Sacher, Andrew (May 24, 2022). ["Pool Kids announce new s/t LP, share video for new song "That's Physics, Baby""](https://www.brooklynvegan.com/pool-kids-announce-new-st-lp-share-video-for-new-song-thats-physics-baby/). [BrooklynVegan](/source/BrooklynVegan). Retrieved July 21, 2022.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-10)** Carter, Emily (March 6, 2023). ["Pool Kids announce UK headline dates following La Dispute tour"](https://www.kerrang.com/pool-kids-announce-uk-headline-dates-following-la-dispute-tour). *[Kerrang!](/source/Kerrang!)*. Retrieved April 30, 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-11)** ["Stream Pool Kids' New Split EP With Their Hardcore Alter Egos POOL"](https://stereogum.com/2228903/stream-pool-kids-new-split-ep-with-their-hardcore-alter-egos-pool/music/). *stereogum.com*. June 30, 2023. Retrieved April 14, 2026.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-12)** ["Pool Kids // POOL split EP: a juxtaposition of two musical truths"](https://www.scenemusicmedia.com/reviews/album-review-pool-kids-pool-split-ep). *The Scene | SceneMusicMedia*. Retrieved April 14, 2026.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-13)** @poolkidsband (April 1, 2019). ["yo fuck🖕that twinkly✨emo😢bullshit💩💩💩we had our fun but we're here to 🗣🗣🗣open up the fucking pit🏃‍♀️🚨🔥 starting today🌊⚡️🌊⚡️we're called pool💦 now mother fuckers⚡️🖕prepare urselves for annihilation💀🔥⚔️"](https://twitter.com/poolkidsband/status/1112748061162389505) ([Tweet](/source/Tweet_(social_media))) – via [Twitter](/source/Twitter).

1. **[^](#cite_ref-14)** Lapierre, Megan (June 5, 2025). ["Pool Kids Plot North American Tour with PONY, Truth Club"](https://exclaim.ca/music/article/pool-kids-plot-north-american-tour-with-pony-truth-club). *[Exclaim!](/source/Exclaim!)*. Retrieved June 9, 2025.

## External links

- Pool Kids [official webiste](https://www.poolkidsband.com/)

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