Pope

BIOGRAPHY

Pope began in Houston, where three friends met, grew up a little, and learned that making music together felt like the most honest thing they could do. Those early days built a bond that never really loosened, even as life shifted and pulled them toward new cities and responsibilities.

They later made New Orleans home, and that is where Pope became something people paid attention to. The shows got better. The writing got sharper. The community around them kept growing. It started to feel like the band they hoped it could be back when they were first figuring out who they were.

The music still comes from that same place: guitars that carry emotion forward, melodies that stay with you longer than expected, and lyrics that know when to say less. Matt Seferian and Alex Skalany share the writing in a way that feels natural, each leaving space for the other. Atticus Lopez keeps the pulse steady, making sure the heart of the song is never lost.

Eventually, Pope stepped away from the stage, but not from the band. They kept writing and recording on their own time with no pressure to prove anything. The songs continued to show up, and that was enough to know this wasn’t finished.

BFM, arriving April 30, 2026, via Rite Field Records, carries the confidence of a band that understands exactly why they are still here. The music is patient, emotional, and built on years of trust - a continuation of what started in Houston and strengthened in New Orleans. Returning to a Houston-based label feels right. It returns the story to the moment the friendship became a band and the band first felt like a future.

Pope returns with the songs that brought them home.