When you go to a fest like the Warped Tour, there’s so many bands that you have to make choices, but the Gaslight Anthem made it easy, because there wasn’t anything that could trump catching their set. After a listen to their upcoming album, The ’59 Sound, I had high expectations and the band met them. I had a chance… Read more »
Barely out of high school, A Cursive Memory is one of several young bands on the Warped Tour. Don’t be fooled by their age though, because these guys are already making waves with their debut full-length, Changes, and the fabulous success of their video for the single “Everything.” Here’s drummer Dillan Wheeler’s take on the band’s Warped Tour experience. RnRnMN:… Read more »
One of several hip-hop acts on the tour this year, Shwayze’s laid back jams and good-time vibe stood out amongst punk, hardcore and emo…and the ladies loved ’em. RnRnMN: How has the Warped Tour been treating you? S: Warped has been really cool.. I think over the years its become more diverse, which is great for a group like us…. Read more »
Animo is one of the Warped Tour’s younger bands, but this isn’t their first time out. A few years ago, they lobbied Kevin Lyman directly for a shot at playing and they’ve been out each year since. Here’s what bassist Donovan Welsh had to say about this year’s tour and what the band is up to otherwise. RnRnMN: How has… Read more »
Reel Big Fish were right in the thick of that third wave of ska ten or so years back, but they’re one of the few bands to not only stick around, but to still be vital and their Warped Tour performance on Columbia, MD on July 16th was evidence of that. Singer Aaron Barrett gave me some feedback on why… Read more »
I was able to catch up with Briggs’ guitarist Jason LaRocca to find out how the tour was going, what the reaction has been to their new album, Come All You Madmen, and what’s up next. RnRnMN: How has the Warped Tour been treating you? JL: Been good, we have our crew of bands that we are having a great… Read more »
Norma Jean is no stranger to touring festivals. They’re one of the few bands that have played both Ozzfest and the Warped Tour. I caught their set at the tour stop in Columbia, MD on July 16th and they tore it up. I got a chance to check in with vocalist Cory Brandan to see how the tour has been… Read more »
Family Force 5 have played all but a few dates on the Warped Tour since it began last month. Their brand of Voltron-inspired electro-punk certainly makes them one of the more unique bands on the tour. I got the chance to catch up with guitarist Chap Stique to see how things have been going. RnRnMN: How has the Warped Tour… Read more »
Trever Keith has worn many hats over the years. His band, Face to Face, was one of the best pop punk bands of the 90s and 00s. He mashed up punk and hip-hop with Legion of Doom. He even runs his own record label. I recently had the chance to get some of Trever’s insights into all the facets of… Read more »
Every indie label has its niche, but Parks & Records also has a mission. They’ve combined a commitment to great music with the broader purpose of making the world a better (and greener) place. Having just made their first release, the self-titled Carcrashlander album, earlier this year, Parks & Records is now poised for the release of the debut of… Read more »