SWMRS, a punk rock band based right out of Oakland, is coming to Bakersfield.

The band will be performing at B Ryder’s Sports Bar on April 6 at 7:30 p.m. with bands The Frights, Party Baby, and Sad Girl.

SWMRS just released their latest album “Drive North” on Feb. 12 which is also their first album under their new band name “SWMRS,” previously “Emily’s Army.”

“It just wasn’t the way we were heading,” said lead vocalist Cole Becker. “We changed labels and image a bit, and so we needed a new name.”

SWMRS are currently getting a lot of attention for their song (which came out in November) “Miley” about pop sensation Miley Cyrus/Hannah Montana. “I wrote it because I really admire her. She’s strong, and I really like that,” said Becker.

They are currently on tour performing at venues like Chain Reaction in Anaheim.

The band got their start when Becker and his best friend Joey Armstrong were watching School Of Rock at just the age of eight. “Joey was messing around on the drums, and I didn’t know how to play either drums or guitar,” said Becker. “I learned to play guitar at the age of 10. All the cool people always play the guitar, and it’s better than the drums.”

“I want people to feel like they’re just overcome by the music,” said Becker on the experience he wants fans to feel when attending a SWMRS concert, “like the music just completely takes over.”

“My favorite venue has to be in Fresno at this place called Strummers,” said Becker. “The employees and crew are just so great there.” The SWMRS include Cole Becker on lead vocals, his brother Max Becker on lead guitar, Joey Armstrong (son of Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong) on drums, and Seb Mueller on bass.