Pop-punk veterans, TA-80, formed in 2001. Originally formed in Michigan, the band relocated to Arizona. Vocalist/bassist, Amy 80, is also a member of the pop-punk supergroup, The 66ers, with Joe Queer of the Queers, plus members of Billy Batts and the Made Men, The 99ers, and the Rubber City Rebels. The band consists of: Amy 80: Bass, Vocals. Jamin 80: Vocals. Jens 80: Rhythm Guitar and Vocals. Matt 80: Lead Guitar. Russ 80: Drums and Vocals.
TA-80 released their latest album, “Open Late,” on Pennsylvania-based label, Allegedly Records, on August 8, 2025. TA-80 have also appeared on film (in 2011’s “D.I.Y: The Movie”, alongside Mike Herrera of MXPX) and several compilations (The Queers Tribute album, “God Save the Queers,” released on Asian Man Records and multiple volumes of Zia Records’ “You Heard Us Back When” series, the Cletus tribute album, “Horseplay Leads To Tribute Albums”). They also embarked on a nationwide tour of the U.S with The Queers and Leftovers in 2009, played music festivals, while continuing to perform their own unique brand of explosive punk rock at local live shows.
Amy 80
Vocals/Bass
Jamin 80
Vocals
Russ 80
Drums/Guitar/Vocals
Jens 80
Rhythm Guitar/Vocals
Matt 80
Lead Guitar/Backing Vocals
Reviews of TA-80
Faster and Louder
“Fun, anthemic music that begs to be played loud while you make your way from the roller rink to the basement show to the diner that never closes. Expect shredding guitars, shout-along choruses, and hooks that never quit…If I had to pick one band on Earth that I’d most want to drink beers with, this would be the one.”
Razorcake Magazine
“‘Open Late’ is a non-stop pop punk party with high energy, tight melodies, and playful and clever lyrics. The album excels at world building with each track pulling in the listener for the full TA-80 party experience…Overall, Open Late is infectious fun that will have you dancing and singing along.”
Maximum Rock N Roll
“This is pop punk in the non-pejorative sense, meaning it is loaded with massive hooks and anthemic sing-alongs with enough melody to infiltrate even the most resistant ear.”
Jerseybeat.com
“Like all those bands that broke the mold back in the day like Stiff Little Fingers, X, Lena Lovich, and the Runaways, TA-80 have that vibe that draws you.”