Canadian band Simple Plan teams up with Amazon for Prime member-exclusive content
Those of us who were around in the early 2000s will be sure to remember the pop punk music of the era, with artists like Blink-182 and Good Charlotte dominating the airwaves. Canada's own Simple Plan was also a mainstay at the time, and the Montreal-based band, currently on its 'Bigger Than You Think!' tour, is celebrating its 25th anniversary with new music and an original documentary.
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Simple Plan: The Kids In The Crowd will debut exclusively on Prime Video on July 8 – just in time to kick off Prime Day 2025 in Canada. A Prime Video subscription is one of the perks that comes with a Prime membership, which is needed in order to watch. Sign up here if you're not already a member, and learn more about what comes with a Prime membership in Canada.
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'The film captures our journey, struggles, and most memorable moments together. Creating it has been deeply meaningful, and sharing our story is the perfect way to celebrate our 25th anniversary,' said the band.
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' The Kids in the Crowd is about dreaming big and perseverance. It's a story of friendship, brotherhood and music's transformative power. Our hope is that it encourages people to believe in themselves and inspires a new generation of kids to find their passion, follow their hearts and maybe even start a band in their own garage or basement…just like we did!'
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The documentary offers fans never-before-seen footage and a look into Simple Plan's journey from basement shows in Montreal to global stardom. It also goes behind the scenes of the creation of hits like 'Welcome to My Life,' 'I'd Do Anything' and 'Perfect,' and shares new interviews with members of the punk rock community, including Blink-182's Mark Hoppus, fellow Canadian artist Avril Lavigne and more.
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