Warped Tour is back for its 30th anniversary this year with 3 locations; Washington, DC (June 14th/15th), Long Beach, CA (July 26th/27th) and Orlando, FL (November 15th/16th). The line up is being rolled out slowly with several new bands and artists being announced each day for a month so stay tuned for more announcements! So far, this year?s line up ranges from Dark Pop to Alternative Rock to Pop Punk and Metalcore. One thing that is for sure, is that there is something for everyone amongst this diverse alternative line up. Each date has a slightly different line up with some bands playing all 3 locations and some only playing one location. Washington and Long Beach have already sold out but you can sign up for the waitlist. Orlando is still on sale.
Here are some of the incredible artists playing Warped Tour this year that have been making waves recently in the alternative scene.
This duo have been consolidating their place in the alternative scene this last year, having toured Europe with Jxdn and performed at Nashville?s Ceremony Festival, impressing new fans with their heavy riffs, incredible vocals, catchy melodies and hard-hitting breakdowns. They are a band to keep an eye on as they continue to blow up even more this year.
Song Recommendation: Devotion
Dates: DC, CA, FL
This is another band that have been shaking things up in the alternative scene by refusing to stick to one genre and consistently producing new catchy tunes by combining so many different styles together effortlessly. They have toured with the likes of Blink-182 and Maggie Lindemann but have taken a year off of touring to focus on the new album which is going to be incredible and nothing like anything else from the few unreleased songs I heard at Ceremony Festival. Their live shows go hard and are certainly not ones to miss!
Song Recommendation: A$$a$$in
Dates: DC, FL
Royal and the Serpent is an artist that really knows how to get a crowd going. She has toured with artists like Avril Lavigne and Fall Out Boy in recent years. Her discography ranges from slower heartfelt ballads to angsty upbeat bops but there is always one consistent theme throughout and that is that she wears her heart upon her sleeve and isn?t afraid to get vulnerable or stand up for what she believes in.
Song Recommendation: THAT SUX
Dates: DC, CA, FL
Honey Revenge have been creating a buzz since they formed just 4 years ago. Non-stop touring and recruiting new members of the ?Bee? family since dropping their pop-punk debut album ?Retrovision?. They have a distinctive sound, catchy melodies, insane stage presence and an infectious energy to them. They have toured with The Used and Stand Atlantic in the past and are ready to embark on their first Australian tour and another headline tour!
Song Recommendation: Airhead
Dates: DC, CA, FL
Kami Kehoe is a singer/drummer who has recently put out an insanely good album called ?Revived?. It has such a captivating atmospheric sound, packed with punching drum beats and emotionally charged powerful vocals. Having toured with Lauren Sanderson recently, gaining many new fans and amazing them with her impressive and extensive skillset, she certainly isn?t one to miss in Long Beach, especially if you want to rock out and get in your feels simultaneously.
Song Recommendation: SORRY
Dates: CA
The Home Team aren?t just known for their dance moves on stage, they have also put out several albums full of catchy heavy pop-rock songs and built a solid fanbase through their distinct sound and ability to not take anything too seriously. Their set is sure to get you moving and grooving along within in no time!
Song Recommendation: LOUD
Dates: CA, FL
Taylor Acorn is Pop-Punk Icon and has been a big name in the scene for a while. Originally starting as a country artist and switching to Pop-Punk later on, she has carved out her own niche sound, coined as ?Y?allternative?. She brings all her energy and emotions to her live performance, putting on one hell of a show while encouraging fans to talk about their mental health and reach out for help if needed.
Song Recommendation: Final Nail
Dates: FL
Point North is another Pop-Punk band with incredible stage presence and give a high energy performance. Having toured with bands like Set It Off and From Ashes to New, they mix genres throughout their discography while maintaining a positive outlook throughout their lyrics.
Song Recommendation: World VS Peace
Dates: DC, CA, FL
Chandler Leighton is a force to be reckoned with in the Dark Pop world. Known for her upbeat songs with raw, heart-wrenching lyrics. She?s unafraid to face her demons as she explores mental health, resilience and the hardships of being an artist throughout her debut album, pairing these themes with upbeat catchy melodies and dark imagery.
Song recommendation: Freak Show
Dates: DC, CA, FL
Formed of Travis Mills (who you may know from interviewing your favourite artists) and Nick Gross, this band knows how to raise the roof and get everyone moving. This is a pop-punk band with incredible songwriting skills, they know how to create a song that makes you feel exactly how they felt when writing it.
Song Recommendation: Plastic
Dates: DC, CA, FL
Photo Credit: Liz Villagomez
Jutes has a very distinctive sound, somewhat similar to a mix of Deftones and The Neighbourhood. Jutes isn?t afraid to mix genres up and do his own thing, leading to songs with very interesting production and full of emotion.
Song Recommendation: Holy Ghost
Dates: CA, FL
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