The Sidekicks are a pop-punk/rock band from Columbus, Ohio. In 2009 they put out their Red Scare Records debut album, Weight of Air, to critical acclaim (including Punknews's Album of the Year award. Their followup record entitled Awkward Breeds was just recently co-released by Red Scare and Really Records. With these last two records The Sidekicks have transcended their pop-punk roots and managed to craft catchy melodies while still maintaining their previous energy.