Goldfinger is an American pop punk/ska punk band that formed in 1994 in Los Angeles, California. Currently, the band is composed of vocalist/guitarist John Feldmann, Darrin Pfeiffer, Kelly LeMieux and Charlie Paulson. The original band is widely considered to have been a contributor to the movement of third-wave ska, a revitalization in the popularity of ska music which occurred during the mid-1990s. However, the releases of
Open Your Eyes and
Disconnection Notice, have been more commonly placed in the pop punk genre. Apart from the band's music, Goldfinger is also noted for their political activism, particularly in the area of animal rights.