Two decades after the Plain White T’s first piled onto a studio floor with nothing but hope, $5-footlongs and a pop-punk dream, the band is still finding new ways to surprise themselves.

For guitarist Tim Lopez , that sense of wonder is exactly why he’s still here, with two Grammy nominations, Platinum singles, viral moments, and the kind of longevity most bands only imagine, now gearing up for their Dec. 18 show at Shrine Expo Hall with Waterparks.

When we speak, Lopez is home for a brief moment, grounding himself in the rhythms of family life before stepping back into the constant motion of touring. “Being home just makes it easier to balance everything,” he shares over the phone. “Touring is amazing, but the hours are strange, you drink a little too much sometimes, you’re always m

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