Johnny Utah and the Bad Ideas

Johnny Utah and the Bad Ideas play fast, anthemic punk rock with a dirty edge out of South Texas. Blending the explosive, stadium-sized hooks of Dookie-era Green Day with the gritty, street-punk urgency of Get Dead, the three-piece—featuring Dave Stanley (lead vocals/guitar), Johnny Peralez Sr. (bass), and Johnny Peralez Jr. (drums)—delivers raw, high-energy live shows built on driving rhythms and relentless melodies. Johnny Utah and the Bad Ideas turn everyday irritation into high-energy anthems. Drawing from the raw grit of classic DIY punk, 90s alternative edge, and melodic aggression, their music lands right at the intersection of a heavy sigh of frustration and a full-volume kick to the teeth. Every track is built on punchy drums, thick guitars, and vocals that say out loud what everyone else is thinking. With their EP Ratchet out now, the band delivers a fast-paced, relentless collection of tracks built for sweaty rooms, ringing ears, and turned-up car speakers. Packed with biting verses, driving hooks, and zero filler, Ratchet proves that even bad ideas can make for incredible noise. Stream Ratchet loud, share it with your neighbors whether they like it or not, and catch the band live across Texas.