New Jersey pop-punk band Major League called it quits after announcing their final tour on Feb. 10. They hit the road and played their final show at the Subterranean in Chicago on April 3.

In a March 2016 press release on the band’s official website, it stated, “Stay tuned for a few final announcements in the near future and thank you, thank you, thank you for such an amazing time. You’ve truly made our dreams come true. To every band, friend, booking agent and promoter, we cannot begin to show you our gratitude for believing in our band and giving us the opportunity to live this life. 5 years, 26 countries, 48 states and 29 tours later, this is where it ends. WPNA. LOVE ALWAYS, Major League.”

While the band assures fans that there was no falling out among the members, stating that the end is not a result of a break up, it is an end of an era and should be reflected on as such. Major League will be remembered for their perseverance as a band and their ever-changing sound among songs and albums.

Many fans expected Major League to break up after they lost their vocalist Nick Trask in 2014, but the band carried on with Brian Joyce, guitar player, as their lead singer. Major League released “There’s Nothing Wrong with Me,” a full studio album without Trask. Despite the strong vocals and personal songs on this album, it just couldn’t compare to the universally relatable lyrics in “Variables”.

“Variables” was the band’s second release as a four-song EP. Its release is arguably the tipping point in this band’s fame and the musicians’ careers.

“Variables” also helped define East Coast pop-punk with its raw lyrics and recognizable bass lines.

Despite being released in 2011, it remains relevant today and was highly influenced by “The Upsides” by The Wonder Years, a band also on the East Coast pop-punk scene.

The “Variables” EP gives listeners a balanced and pleasing blend of both acoustic and non-acoustic songs, some of which contain lyrics like “I’ve been listening to The Upsides, B side, looking for the answers”—references to “The Upsides” album.

Despite being the band’s second release of three, it is easily considered a fan favorite.

“‘Variables’ is just cool, man. “Subject to Change” is a sick song and then the revision in “Seasons” hits hard,” said Will Apgar, Tremper High School senior. “I’ve been listening to them since I was 13. They’ve been important to me for a while. I’ll miss them.”

Although Major League will not be releasing anymore music as a band, their music will continue to influence their listeners for years. It’s been a good run for them, and I hate to say goodbye to one of my favorite bands, but goodbye Major League, and thank you for everything. Their spin on pop-punk, filled with energy and blatant emotion, will leave a lasting impression on listeners even after their split.