For some reason, aliens and UFO designs have been a thematic constant when it comes to the punk and pop-punk aesthetic. Maybe it's the idea of being an outsider or the questioning of authority/conventions, or maybe it's just biting more off of 1990s pop culture.
Read moreINTERVIEW: Best Ex explains fear of aliens despite UFO merch
Pop-punk acts aren't afraid to rock UFO imagery on their shirts, but for Best Ex (the band formerly known as Candy Hearts) the fear of aliens may actually exist. Front woman Mariel Loveland has used UFO/ space designs on merchandise in the past, and her intrigue into outer space is also met with some trepidation.
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