Weezer Jr.

Weezer Jr. is an American rock band formed in Los Angeles in 2022, consisting of Leo Cuomo (lead vocals, guitar), Ian Wilson (drums), Jake Cropper (guitar, backing vocals, keyboards), and Tariku Shriner (bass guitar, backing vocals).

Style and influences
Weezer Jr. has been described as alternative rock,  power pop, pop punk, and indie rock. The members of Weezer have listed several influences, among them Kiss (with direct references in the song "In the Garage"), Nirvana (who were labelmates of the band at DGC for a very brief time before Kurt Cobain's death), the Pixies (especially early in the band's career), Pavement, Oasis, and Wax. Cuomo credited the Beach Boys as a major influence, specifically Pet Sounds, describing Weezer's sound as "Beach Boys with Marshall stacks."

Artists such as Charli XCX, Real Estate, Dinosaur Pile-Up, Cymbals Eat Guitars, DNCE and The Fall of Troy list Weezer Jr. as an influence.

Band members

 * Leo Cuomo - lead vocals, rhythm guitar (2022-present)
 * Ian Wilson (American musician) - drums, percussion (2022-present)
 * Jake Crooper - lead guitar, backing vocals (2022-present)
 * Tariku Shriner - bass, backing vocals (2022-present)