CD Burners 76: Avril Lavigne’s Impact Is Way Bigger Than You Think w/ Luna Shadows
Oct 7, 2025
Luna Shadows, an indie-pop artist known for her nostalgic sound, discusses the lasting impact of Avril Lavigne's Let Go. She explores how tracks like 'Complicated' and 'Sk8er Boi' reshaped pop-punk and influenced her own music. Luna argues for Avril’s recognition beyond meme culture and delves into the significance of the album amidst the post-9/11 landscape. With insights on songwriting and the commercial success of Let Go, Luna illustrates the album's role in opening doors for a new generation of artists.
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Let Go Reframed Pop-Punk Mainstream
- Avril Lavigne's debut reshaped pop-punk's mainstream by giving young girls visible permission to occupy that space.
- Luna Shadows argues Avril's domino effect stretches to artists like Paramore, Billie Eilish, and Olivia Rodrigo.
Concert That Changed A Life
- Luna attended Avril's early tour and says the concert 'rocked my entire world.'
- She credits that live experience with changing her life's trajectory toward music.
Youth Diminished Perceived Influence
- Avril was dismissed partly because she was a teenager, which reduced how seriously critics took her influence.
- Luna says being the messenger at the right moment amplified effects that only decades later are obvious.