July 23, 2026
The Paradox announce an EP and share viral hit “I Kinda Like That”
The Paradox are becoming impossible to ignore in modern pop-punk, and “I Kinda Like That” has given them a real breakout moment. The song was already causing a stir on social media before its official release, and now it also serves as the first taste of a new EP.
Release details
Artist: The Paradox
Song title: “I Kinda Like That”
Format: Single, first release from the EP “Proceed With Caution”
Release date: July 23, 2026 (sources: The Garnette Report, Shore Fire Media)
EP: “Proceed With Caution” (six songs), announced for October 2, 2026 (source: Shore Fire Media)
The band introduced the song during an NPR Tiny Desk performance for Black Music Month, and it took off from there: the clip has now passed 3.3 million views on TikTok alone, with around 2 million on Instagram (source: Shore Fire Media). Tyla, Joe Jonas and Normani are among those reported to have commented publicly on the song, while KROQ, one of the biggest rock stations in the US, added it straight to its programming.
With “Proceed With Caution” announced for October, The Paradox appear well on their way to securing a lasting place in the current pop-punk generation.
We’ll keep you posted on POP PUNK 101 as soon as there’s more pop-punk news. Stay tuned!