Returning to the When We Were Young stage, Simple Plan has once again put on an infectiously memorable performance in Las Vegas, NV. Much like their performance during last year’s festival, the pop-punk mainstays welcomed a star-studded cast of performers (Derek Sanders of Mayday Parade, Derek DiScanio of State Champs, Jenna McDougall of Tonight Alive, Martin Johnson of Boys Like Girls, and Travis Clark of We The Kings ) to the stage for “I’m Just A Kid.” Check out Simple Plan’s performance below. Simple Plan will take to the Pink Stage again tomorrow at 4:10 PM local time. Check out… Read more »
Cobra Starship took to the When We Were Young 2024 Purple Stage at 3:30 PM to play their beloved LP ¡Viva la Cobra! in its entirety. The 2007 Patrick Stump-produced record includes hits such as “Guilty Pleasure” and “Kiss My Sass.” During their set, the band decked out the stage to look like the inside of an airplane, dressed as pilots and stewardesses before throwing on their iconic purple hoodies. As their set progressed, the group welcomed Patrick Stump of Fall Out Boy to the stage to perform “Kiss My Sass.” Watch their performance captured by Gunz of The Gunz… Read more »
3OH!3 took to the When We Were Young Festival Ghost Stage at 2 PM local time to deliver a full playthrough of their 2008 mega-hit album WANT, which was released via Photo Finish Records. The setlist included scene faves such as “DONTTRUSTME,” “CHOKECHAIN,” and “STARSTRUKK.” On WANT Deluxe, duo Sean Foreman and Nathaniel Motte tapped Katy Perry to sing on “STARSTRUKK” and even made a music video. Check out 3OH!3 performing “STARSTRUKK” below. Ahead of the main festival, 3OH!3 also performed a special sideshow at Vegas’ Brooklyn Bowl on October 17. Along with WANT bops, the two played other hits, including “My… Read more »
After releasing their new single “High Stakes” with vocalist Matty Mullins at the mic, Anberlin has given the track its live debut at When We Were Young Fest. In addition to their new track, the group performed their beloved 2008 full-length album New Surrender, featuring their hit single “Feel Good Drag.” The group then surprised fans by welcoming their original vocalist, Stephen Christian, as Mullins exited. Christian has not performed with the band in over a year after he announced he was taking an indefinite hiatus from touring in 2023. Watch Anberlin perform “High Stakes” for the first time below. Watch Anberlin… Read more »
Daisy Grenade has been teasing their new single across social media for weeks! At long last, as the duo opened the Pink Stage at When We Were Young Fest, the full track is here. The pair premiered the vengeful song “How To Hide A Body” in style, launching it live on stage in Las Vegas, NV. Watch Daisy Grenade perform “How To Hide A Body” below. They will be performing on Sunday, October 20 as well with their set starting at 10:55 AM local time. Check out the full lineup and set times for When We Were Young Fest 2024… Read more »
After forming in June 2024—yes, just a few months ago—The Paradox made their When We Were Young Fest debut with the very first set of the day. The four-piece pop-punk outfit, comprised of Eric Dangerfield on lead vocals and rhythm guitar, Rayman on bass, Xelan on lead guitar and backing vocals, and PC3 on drums, was a last-minute addition to the festival lineup after several artists, including The All-American Rejects and The Distillers, were forced to cancel their appearances. Despite being newcomers to the scene, The Paradox seized the opportunity, delivering an electrifying performance that set the perfect tone for… Read more »
Win 2 Tickets To When We Were Young With When We Were Young Fest fast approaching this weekend, the festival has finally launched the set times for the more than 60 acts performing at the back-to-back Las Vegas event. Following the unfortunate announcement that The All-American Rejects can no longer perform, citing “a management change within the WWWY operation, and they are no longer able to accommodate us in the previously agreed upon line-up,” Boys Like Girls have officially stepped in to join the festival. Additionally, The Paradox has been added to the festival lineup opening the Ghost Stage for… Read more »
Win 2 Tickets To When We Were Young Just a week ahead of When We Were Young 2024 kicking off in Las Vegas, NV, The All-American Rejects have announced that they have dropped off of the two-day event. In a statement posted to their social media platforms, the band writes, “It is with deep sadness and disappointment that we have to announce that we will no longer be playing When We WereYoung festival next weekend. We have spent months tirelessly preparing a once in a lifetime show that we were so excited to bring to you. However, there has been… Read more »
Four Year Strong has officially dropped a pop-punk cover of Stone Temple Pilots‘ beloved track “Vasoline.” The cover is set to appear on Pabst Blue Ribbon and Pure Noise Records‘ compilation cover album, Dead Formats: Vol. 3. The record is officially set for release on October 18. You can pre-order your copy here. Alongside Four Year Strong‘s release, Pure Noise Records also revealed Spanish Love Songs‘ “Don’t Change” INXS cover and Grumpster‘s reimagining of Lit‘s “My Own Worst Enemy.” Previous cover releases set to appear on Dead Formats: Vol. 3 include ‘68’s rework of Beastie Boys‘ “Intergalactic,” Bloom‘s cover of… Read more »
Hawthorne Heights may have dubbed Ohio For Lovers in 2004, but they’ve been spreading the love far and wide ever since. Especially with their annual Is For Lovers Festival each summer! Today, the seven-date festival series has been announced, including stops at Lake Tahoe, CA, Manteo, NC, Los Angeles, CA, Cincinnati, OH, and more. The festival series will include headline performances from The All-American Rejects, Underoath, Motion City Soundtrack, Hawthorne Heights, and Yellowcard. Additionally, fans will get the chance to see Movements, The Starting Line, State Champs, Saosin, Hot Mulligan, and more. “We are happy to be back in 2024,… Read more »
