1.06.2026: Pop‑Punk band Walk On Mars returns with their explosive new single, “BE A MAN!”, now streaming on all major platforms via The Upstate Sound. Bold and unapologetic, the track advances the band’s sonic identity while reaffirming Walk On Mars’ commitment to pairing high‑energy pop‑punk with incisive social commentary.
Written and performed by Mary Jo Swank, “BE A MAN!” confronts societal misogyny and rigid gender expectations with biting wit and emotional clarity. The song exposes the hypocrisy of those who label women “too emotional” or “unfit” for power while overreacting to minor provocations, referencing cultural flashpoints such as the 2023 Bud Light/Dylan Mulvaney controversy.
The single marks Walk On Mars’ third collaboration with producer Roye Robley (Meet Me @ The Altar, Belmont, Fluorescents, When The Sun Sets). Robley’s production enhances Mary Jo’s sharp lyrical storytelling with punchy, dynamic pop‑punk instrumentation, helping establish a cohesive sonic evolution across recent singles.
After releasing Walk On Mars’ debut album under Wol’flower Records in 2023, Mary Jo now pursues her musical vision for the project as an independent artist. Building on the momentum of viral tracks like “Voodoo Barbie” and “Fraud,” “BE A MAN!” continues the project’s mission to challenge gender norms and societal contradictions.
Formed in 2021 in Boston, Massachusetts, Walk On Mars gained early recognition with viral videos (including a parody of Fountains of Wayne’s “Stacy’s Mom” with over 40 million cross‑platform views) and a signature neon‑green aesthetic. Known for energetic music and social commentary, Mary Jo has solidified Walk On Mars as a distinctive voice in modern pop‑punk.
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