Rising from the underground with a fierce blend of pop, punk, and high-octane aesthetics, MOVIESTARZ are the music-meets-fashion duo redefining what it means to launch a debut album in 2025. With a string of buzzworthy singles already under their belt—including the bold and energetic “INVITED” and the punchy debut “Club Punk”—MOVIESTARZ are building a world, not just a band. The pair’s DIY roots, obsessive attention to sonic detail, and unapologetic vision have quickly set them apart as a genre-blurring force to watch.
Behind the project are two multi-talented creatives—Tyler Nichols and Alex Pombar—with backgrounds in pop, EDM, hip-hop, and fashion. MOVIESTARZ is more than just a musical act—it’s a full-scale concept. Their new music lives alongside a self-run clothing label, Newport Bleach, and their collaborations already include pop culture figures like Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt. In this exclusive interview with Good Star Vibes, Tyler from MOVIESTARZ opens up about their debut album, their sonic identity, their fashion-forward thinking, and the expansive vision driving their unique universe.
Let’s start with the big picture—what can you tell us about your forthcoming debut album? What themes or ideas are you exploring across the record?
We spent 2+ years if my math is right making this album and spent a year of it just demoing instrumentals, we were very intentional and personally almost hyper-critical on every piece of it. We’re super proud of every song and I think it’s such a cohesive body of work that flows so well together. There’s something for everyone musically we have more dance-leaning tracks, one that’s more straightforward pop punk/rock, and one full-blown 100 gecs-type hyper pop song. It’s really fun and I really hope people listen to it as the full album once it’s out.
Your latest single “INVITED” has such a bold, rebellious energy. What inspired this track, and how did it come together creatively?
Thank you! We actually went through a few versions of these melodically/lyrically but we were talking about it and one of us brought up “Party Hard” by Andrew WK and what makes that song so infectious and just wanted to capture that windows down, turn it up in your car vibes.
“Club Punk” was the perfect introduction to MOVIESTARZ. What does that song represent for you both as a debut and how does it reflect your overall sound?
Thank you! We knew from the second we wrote the guitar riff/drum machine beat it was this breakthrough of nailing down our “sound”. I listened to the instrumental of that prob 1,000 times and when we took it to the session to write it, I was so protective over making sure it was just fucking awesome. I didn’t want to ruin such a rad music piece with a hook/lyrics that weren’t at the same level. We’re so happy with how it came out and we just ended up calling it what we named the working title cause it just sounded like dirty underground club leather jacket punk rock ripped t-shirt Fight Club vibes.
You both bring very different musical backgrounds to this project—pop, EDM, and hip-hop. How do you go about blending your styles when working on a track? Is it a smooth process or more of a creative clash?
Our music process is so easy honestly, we’ll usually just put on something one of us is listening to that day, that week, catch a little inspiration, and just start pulling up sounds. We approached almost every song differently, some were started on a guitar riff, some on bass, some on a drum kit, some on a keyboard, and some on the drum machine.
We’d honestly just jam and riff off each other until we’d be like, “This is sick, let’s build on this.” We put zero restrictions on sounds/structure and purposely would try and mash things together in a weird way. We’re honestly about to start making new ones for, I guess, what’ll be, the second album haha.
That sounds like a possibly confirmed second album to me! Yes, that’s exciting that even more projects are on their way or at least currently being made! MOVIESTARZ clearly isn’t just about the music. How would you describe the full vision of the project? What are you hoping listeners and fans take away from it beyond the sound?
I look at what, like, Turnstile is doing so well since their “Glow On” break — they did a booth at Complexcon, collabed with brands in that world, [and nailed] the visual approach on that record… and now their new album’s a full movie to complement it, that is going to be in film festivals. I’d kill to do something on that scale, but the way we talk about the vision of this is always in a big way.
I just reread the question and I feel like I’m not answering properly. The full vision of MOVIESTARZ is just a chaotic hyper pop club punk banger playlist but it’s also a movie produced by A24 and it’s also a clothing brand sold at your favorite vintage shop. We are such music fans over anything and we are both just a fan of what we made.
I’m purposely not even posting our promo photos of Alex and me because I don’t even want people to tie our faces to the music, it’s about the art visuals, it’s the merch, it’s about listening to it in your car so you can hear all those sick synth chops we hyper criticized until we thought it was amazing haha.
With every single release, you’re dropping exclusive merch items through your clothing brand Newport Bleach. What inspired you to combine fashion and music so closely for MOVIESTARZ?
We both love fashion, we grew up on the Rogue Status, Famous, HUF, Supreme streetwear world of the late 00’s—the exclusive drops, limited edition things, and the community it cultivates. We love vintage, we love designer, and fashion is such an art form in itself we want to drop pieces like it’s a fashion house. HAUS OF MOVIESTARZ ha.
That’s what I want for MOVIESTARZ, I’d want someone to love our clothes and pieces and maybe not have any idea it’s for a band. I’d want someone to find the music and then be able to discover all these cool shirts, candles, and limited pieces. I think my biggest thing with this project is just doing everything 110%, we’ve always thought of the bigger vision of this on everything.
We both love it when bands take it to the next level and really care about the other aspects of the brand, of their band, and the kind of “world” of their albums. You understand their brain and their art so much better, and it’s so much more fun to be a fan of. It’s all been very intentional.
Speaking of Newport Bleach—you’ve already made a real impact with the brand, including designing a T-shirt to support Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt after the LA fires. How did that collaboration come about, and what did it mean to you personally?
We’ve been designing and printing Spencer and Heidi’s merch for a few years now just from being friends and after the tragedy in LA, so many people have shown love and support for them and we’re happy to just help in any way possible, we are huge Speidi supporters. What happened in the Palisades was so awful we also offered free care packages to anyone who needed clothes. It’s important to us to have the brand show up in moments like this for the community when we can.
Do you approach designing for Newport Bleach differently now that it’s tied in with MOVIESTARZ, or has it all become part of the same creative universe?
It’s absolutely a part of the same universe. We grew up when you’d buy your blink-182 tees on loserkids.com. IYKYK. When we first started NB we knew if and when we did something music-wise again it would make so much sense to have our merch through our brand, we want someone to go to buy a MOVIESTARZ shirt but instead get a Newport Bleach hat.
We have done stuff for Hoku (it’s a perfecttttt dayyyyyyy), Gregory Siff, and our friend Kesley Bou—we made a 7″ of her Orange Juice EP and a limited air freshener for her. There’s some cool bootleg stuff we make as well. There’s something for everyone. If you step into our world we want you to be put on to artists we love, other music acts we love/are friends with. A rising tide lifts all boats.
You’ve described “INVITED” as a reaction to the pressure to constantly network in the LA scene. How do you stay grounded and focused creatively in an industry that often prioritises image over authenticity?
I think at this point in our lives we’ve both been taking stabs at trying to cut through in the music industry for over 15 years, I personally just have kind of thrown in the towel on trying to “win” that game, it’s impossible. Just doing what we think is fucking awesome and if that clicks with people (which I really hope it does) that’s all that matters, and if it doesn’t it’s all good we’re super proud of what we’ve made.
Finally, what are your hopes for MOVIESTARZ going forward? Are there any dreams or goals—big or small—that you’re hoping to tick off in the near future?
Everything and anything. I’m equally excited for our first sold-out shows as I am for our first haters. There are so many great artists out there with everyone fighting for the same ears and eyes that I truly have zero expectations but with that said I see such a big vision for this project that I hope it gets to be shown the way I believe it should be.
Thank you, Tyler, for answering our questions and we have been listening to MOVIESTARZ’s “Club Punk” and “Invited” on repeat, so we’re super looking forward to your next releases and the full album drop. Not to mention the exciting fact that you’re currently working on new music which is set to become a second studio album. Your cross-genre blending and infectious energy has already turned us into fans and we’re sure your fanbase will grow massively the more people who hear your music.
From creating exclusive merch drops and designing for cultural icons to shaping a sound that breaks conventional molds, MOVIESTARZ are crafting a movement defined by freedom, fun, and fierce creative control. Whether you’re drawn in by the music, the message, or the merch, one thing’s for sure—MOVIESTARZ are inviting everyone along for the ride, and this is only the beginning.
“Invited” and “Club Punk”, both singles by MOVIESTARZ, are available to download and stream, right now, across all platforms, via Bleach Records. Look out for their debut studio album which is set to be dropped later this year.