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Daisy Grenade had so much to say on their first headlining tour in Philadelphia.

July 2, 2026 Leave a comment

If there’s anything that Daisy Grenade knows how to do, it’s give a sold-out crowd the time of their lives. The duo–consisting of Keaton Whittaker and Dani Nigro–has become one of the biggest up-and-comers in the alternative scene, bringing glitter-goated angst, catharsis, and chaos with them everywhere they go. Their most recent release, So Much To Say, arrived earlier this summer and introduced a raw explosion of the reality behind femininity, fame and heartbreak through five thoughtfully constructed tracks.

After years of touring as support for bands like Fall Out Boy, Pierce The Veil, Waterparks, and more, Daisy Grenade finally took the step forward to become the headliners this summer. The pair spent the beginning of June on the road across the United States, stopping in Philadelphia for the So Much To Say Tour’s penultimate show at The Foundry on June 18.

Vienna Vienna took the tiny stage first, delivering a hard-hitting set that served as an introduction and declaration of his “glimmer-rock” sound. The California-based musician’s cathartic take on the alternative genre celebrates self-expression, rebellion and emotion, with each deeply personal track telling the story of his lived experiences as a queer artist. Vienna Vienna performed a handful of songs from his latest EP Entertain Me and his most recent single “Grief Is For The Living” before finishing with “God Save The Queens.”

The set design mirrored the atmosphere of their So Much To Say short film with artificial plants, small trinkets and the same fake fish tank from the “Rent To Own” video decorating the stage. The duo opened the show with “A Beautiful Woman Is A Weapon, I Guess That’s Why They Call Her A Bombshell,” already demonstrating the unstoppable force they become as soon as they step foot on any stage. The crowd at The Foundry wasted absolutely no time reciprocating that energy as a mosh pit formed and crowdsurfers continuously hurled towards the barricade almost immediately.

The energy only intensified when “Got It Bad” and “Are You Scared Of Me Yet” followed as the crowd grew louder with every word. Quick shoutout to Whittaker for the fun sing-along moment we shared during “Got It Bad” (my favorite song of theirs) for being a personal highlight of the night. There’s something about the way that she and Nigro carry themselves on stage that always leaves you coming back for more. Seriously, this was my seventh show of theirs and I also attended their final show at Bowery Ballroom the very next day–I can’t get enough of Daisy Grenade.

Broadway performer, friend of Daisy Grenade, and “It Must Be Me” music video star Caro Daye Attayek was brought onstage for fan-favorite track “Emily.” However, her special appearance wasn’t the only trick the duo had up their sleeves. Later on, they brought out Dan “Soupy” Campbell of The Wonder Years to perform “Rent To Own.” Campbell actually co-wrote the emotional track and made the sweet moment a fun surprise for the audience. As a huge fan of both bands, I had a gut feeling that he’d show up in some capacity at the show and I was ecstatic that I was right.

Though I’ve seen Daisy Grenade live numerous times, I’ve never been lucky enough to hear anything from their Sophomore Slump EP. “Real Horror Show” was easily one of the night’s biggest stand-out moments as Whittaker delivered the most harrowing, guttural vocal performance during the song’s final minute that I’ve ever heard. More recent songs “It Must Be Me” and “Good Luck (Wish You Hell)” also allowed the duo’s vocals to take over, as they belted their hearts out and gave the crowd a taste of their impressive range.

“Riot” and “Sick In The City” gave everyone one last chance to let loose before “Hypocrite” made an appearance for the encore. Within the sea of people jumping, moshing and surfing, there wasn’t a single still body in the room from the second the show began until its eventual end.

Philadelphia doesn’t play around when it comes to live music, and neither does Daisy Grenade. The invigorating balance of energy between the band onstage and the crowd before them left me in awe for the entire hour and 15 minute set. This tour made it clear that the duo has mastered the art of performing with an even bigger display of their undeniable chemistry and consistent crowd interaction. There’s so much I could say about the level of skill they bring to their craft, but for now, I’ll leave you with one last sentiment: Daisy Grenade was always meant to be the headlining band.

Review & Photography by Amber Bintliff

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The sound Hot Mulligan makes at a sold-out Stone Pony Summer Stage.

June 30, 2026 Leave a comment

If you’re able to stay up-to-date with modern emo’s biggest names then Hot Mulligan shouldn’t sound too unfamiliar. The #1 Hot New Band has taken the scene by storm with twinkly midwest emo influences, ridiculously hilarious song titles and devastating lyricism at the core of their identity. Consisting of Tades Sanville (lead vocals), Chris Freeman (rhythm guitar, backing vocals), Ryan Malicsi (lead guitar), Jonah Kramer (bass), and Brandon Blakeley (drums), the group has had arguably the biggest year of their career since the release of their fourth album, The Sound A Body Makes When It’s Still, last August.

In the midst of performing at massive festivals like Vans Warped Tour D.C., Gov Ball, Summerfest and Bonnaroo, Hot Mulligan made their way to the Stone Pony Summer Stage on June 16 for their largest headlining show to date. With support from Koyo, saturdays at your place and Joyce Manor, Asbury Park was treated to a night of pure chaos from each band on this stacked lineup.

Koyo is one of those bands that needs to be experienced live. Sure, you can listen to them in your car or with headphones on during a workout, but nothing will compare to the influx of crowdsurfers and brutal mosh pits that occur right in front of your eyes and ears. Their setlist mainly consisted of tracks from their recent heavy-hitting sophomore album Barely Here along with two beloved fan-favorites “You’re On The List (minus one)” and “Moriches.” The Long Island post-hardcore band brought an indescribable energy to the stage at 6pm on a Tuesday that I’m honestly wishing I could relive right now.

saturdays at your place took the stage next, bringing the Midwestern ache of Kalamazoo, Michigan to the Jersey Shore. I’ve been a huge fan of the trio since discovering them in summer 2024 and it warmed my heart to see how many people showed up in their merch and sang along to every word. The setlist was arguably perfect, standing in the space between every fan’s dream and the most well-rounded introduction to their music for those unfamiliar. Hearing tracks like “what am i supposed to do?” and “tarot cards” live in 70 degree weather while standing at the edge of a mosh pit felt extraordinarily therapeutic.

Joyce Manor has been on my list of must-see bands for what feels like decades. The best and honestly funniest part of this show was that they practically performed an entire headlining set because of how short most of their discography is. The setlist was 16 tracks long, powering through material from their older releases alongside their latest album, I Used To Go To This Bar. Watching them perform classics like “Constant Headache” and “Heart Tattoo” as the sun began to set has left me unable to stop thinking about how cathartic those moments felt for me. “Catalina Fight Song” brought their set to a close and it was fun to get the chance to scream along to the chorus, well, actually right by the ocean.

I forgot how at home I always feel right in the eye of the storm at a Hot Mulligan show. As soon as “Drink Milk And Run” began, the energy that consumed the Stone Pony Summer Stage was unreal. While you may expect the momentum to start to waver as a band rips through 23 songs with minimal breaks, it was the exact opposite. Hot Mulligan and the 4,500 people in front of them kept feeding off each other’s energy, only becoming crazier and more animated as time passed. I may have even almost broken my camera at one point to help lift a crowdsurfer (don’t worry, though, both my camera and the surfer lived to tell the tale)

There are few bands that have the same on-stage humor as Hot Mulligan. I wish I kept track of how many times Sanville amusingly told the crowd to loudly boo the band (only once for no reason, though!). There was another hilarious moment where he forced the crowd to admit that they never actually listen to any of the interlude tracks and then subsequently made that fact change as “This Makes Me Yucky” blared through the speakers.

My favorite bit of the night was when Sanville declared that the setlist was heading into the section that was just about “guys,” including “Bon Jonah,” “Featuring Mark Hoppus” and “John ‘The Rock’ Cena, Can You Smell What the Undertaker.” It’s hard to explain to a normal person that the most emotional part of the night for me was during a song called “Monica Lewinskibidi,” but it’s somehow one of the most beautiful ways that I’ve ever seen grief described in a piece of music. This track has been my unrivaled favorite from their last record since its release and experiencing it live felt otherworldly.

Freeman also joked with the crowd by briefly convincing them that the real Mark Hoppus was about to join them for their performance of “Featuring Mark Hoppus.’’ Although it was a little cruel, it was admittedly pretty funny watching everyone completely lose their minds before realizing that they’d been lied to.

They continued playing a mix of new and old favorites before reaching the show’s final stretch that displayed their most popular hits. “BCKYRD” and “*Equip Sunglasses*” saw the massive crowd at their loudest and rowdiest, with every word being echoed back at a deafening volume. As the lights turned on and security started ushering everyone to go home, I left Asbury Park with an insane adrenaline rush, a setlist and one of Freeman’s guitar picks.

The first time I ever saw Hot Mulligan was at the Stone Pony Summer Stage when they were a part of Sad Summer Festival in 2023. I lack the vocabulary needed to properly describe how it felt to watch them come back for their own headlining show three years later. This era has given the post-emo inventors a new vitality, with their sound and personalities being louder, bigger and more confident than ever before. Milestone shows of this stature remain concrete evidence of the true impact bands like Hot Mulligan have as they continue to evolve. They were playing to crowds of 1,500 just two years ago; now those numbers have tripled. Though self-proclaimed, Hot Mulligan really is shaping up to be the scene’s #1 Hot New Band with each passing minute.

Missed out on Hot Mulligan’s string of summer shows? You’re in luck! The band announced that they’ll be back on the road again across North America this fall, hitting cities including Ottawa, Baltimore, Tampa, Charlotte and more. More information for these upcoming shows can be found here.

Review & Photography by Amber Bintliff

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Mod Sun on tour NOW | God Save The Teen Tour ft Stand Atlantic & Pardy Alone

March 3, 2023 Leave a comment

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Twenty One Pilots’ Bandito Tour ft MisterWives Review

November 18, 2019 Leave a comment

Columbus, ohio based duo twenty one pilots have quickly become one of the biggest names in alternative music, and there’s been even more hype (see what I did there?) about them with their latest album, “Trench,” which dropped last year. They did a headlining tour in support of it last year, which I attended, and I couldn’t resist the opportunity to see them again when they announced a return to Denver as part of an additional leg of this tour.

Opening up the night was NYC based band Misterwives, who combine influences of pop, alternative, dance, soul and folk music. I’ve seen them live once before when they opened for Panic! At The Disco a few years ago, and was just as impressed by them this time around. The band opened with their latest singles “The End” and “whywhywhy,” (as well as adding in “Coloring Outside The Lines from their sophomore album “Connect The Dots” in between the two new singles), followed by an unreleased song called “Find My Way Home,” and a cover of the very popular “Truth Hurts” by hip hop artist Lizzo, and the set was closed out with “Reflections” and “Our Own House” from the band’s debut with the same title as that last track. The band brought so much energy all throughout their set, were so much fun to watch, and I think they put on a great opening set.

Twenty One Pilots finally took the stage in the arena they headlined almost a year ago, and these two really know how to put on a show and captivate the audience. Their set opened with “Jumpsuit,” (same as on the last tour), followed by “Levitate,” both of which are from their latest album “Trench.” Towards the end of that second song, frontman Tyler Joseph grabbed a tambourine from his jacket to use during their third song, “Heavydirtysoul” from 2015’s “Blurryface.” The band involves their fans quite a lot throughout their shows, and one way they did so on this tour was by recording clips of the fans who camped outside throughout the day singing the beginning of their fourth song, “The Hype,” and using that as the intro for the song when they performed it by playing these clips on the giant screens in the arena. A ukelele was incorporated into the performance during “Lane Boy,” and the due added their hits “Stressed Out” and “Heathens” into the set before they walked over to the B-stage towards the end of “Nico & The Niners.” In this area of the venue, they played “Smithereens,” “Tear In My Heart,” “Bandito,” a partial version of “Migraine,” and some of “Pet Cheetah” before walking back to main stage and finishing the song there.

Two more fan interactions happened around this point in the set, as the crowd held up Tyler for a portion of “Holding On To You,” and drummer Josh Dun did the same for a drum solo at the end of “Morph,” and another highlight around this point in the set was when MisterWives joined the duo to perform “Cut My Lip” together. After “Holding On To You” finished, musician Dr. Blum played the trumpet during “Fall Away,” followed by the band playing three of their biggest songs: “Ride,” “My Blood,” and “Car Radio.” The encore began with a karaoke version of “Truce” playing with the lyrics displayed on the screen in the arena, as tens of thousands of fans sang along to every meaningful lyric. One final song off of “Trench” was played (“Chlorine”) before the set concluded with “Trees,” the song that the band have finished their live sets out with for many years, and it’s such a fun song to hear live.

Both of the bands on this tour put on phenomenal performances and this show of the Bandito tour might have been one of the most fun shows I’ve attended this year.

10/27/19 @ Pepsi Center, Denver, CO

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The Camera Affect’s Top 13 Bands you MUST see at Vans Warped Tour 2019 | THIS WEEKEND in Atlantic City, NJ – July 20+21st in Mountain View, CA

June 28, 2019 Leave a comment

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Well, here’s the year that any pop-punk kid has been dreading for the last 25 years- the very end of Vans Warped Tour. For a quarter of a century VWT has been a haven and a ‘punk rock summer camp’ for “outcasts,” “misfits” and those who were seen as “too different.” From sky rocketing the careers of bands like All Time Low and Neck Deep to giving back to the community in the form of blood drives and canned goods collections, VWT has been a quintessential part of life not only for the bands and the behind the scenes crew but for the fans as well.

With VWT kicking off their anniversary events in Cleveland, Ohio at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, a sold out and super successful start to the summer, the following stops span over two weekends, June 29th and 30th in Atlantic City, New Jersey and July 20th and 21st in Mountain View, California. With all of our Warped-Tourian knowledge and our inner scene teens sobbing over the end of era, we’ve created a list of the top 13 bands you must see this summer.

1. Dance Gavin Dance

Hailing from Sacramento, California rock band Dance Gavin Dance never fail to put on a killer show. First appearing in 2009 and doing four runs on the tour the group have performed their hits such as “We Own the Night” off their 2015 album Instant Gratification and “Betrayed By the Game” off 2016s Mothership. With the release of Artificial Selection just last year, one of their best albums in my opinion, you definitely won’t want to miss “Suspended In This Disaster” or “The Rattler” live (really crossing my fingers that they play them.)

Inspire The Liars- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-aQrBZ4Duw

August Burns Red

Pennsylvania metal-core band August Burns Red has been delivering hit after hit since the bands creation in 2003. Completing 7 summers on the Vans Warped Tour the band have given us consistent powerful vocals, spine tingling guitar riffs and have expressed nothing but gratitude and love towards their fans. With the band hitting the stage for one final VWT show fans are hoping for a mix of hits such as 2011s “Carpe Diem,” 2015s “Separating the Seas” and 2017s “King of Sorrow.”

The Frost- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jKlP2rKtAGQ

Good Charlotte

Maryland based rock band Good Charlotte, formed in 1995 by brothers Joel and Benji Madden, has been giving us all of our rock medicine for years on end. With hits like “The Anthem” and “Lifestyles of the Rich & Famous” both off the 2002 album The Young and the Hopeless we’re definitely in for a treat and with tracks pulled from the 2018 record Generation Rx fans will most certainly get the perfect mix of old and new.

Lifestyles of the Rich & Famous- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-jC3H_8Dk4

Less Than Jake

Starting in 1997 the Floridian ska-punk band has played VWT a mind blowing 13 times. Getting to experience tracks such as “The Rest of My Life” and “Sunstroke” from a band that helped create and shape Warped Tours’ legacy is definitely something that everyone should take advantage of. Even if you can’t stay for their full set, and trust me you’ll be disappointed if you don’t, make sure to drop by and catch at least one song from the energetic and crowd thrilling band.

The Science of Selling Yourself Short- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=krXG307d4k8

Memphis May Fire

Playing Vans Warped Tour for their fifth time, Texas metalcore band Memphis May Fire are coming to light up the stage once again. Memphis May Fire always delivers and never fails to have a wave of crowd surfers and mosh pits rocking out to hits such as “Sleepless Nights” and “The Enemy.” If you’ve never moshed before, I highly suggest taking the gloves off and experiencing your first mosh pit to a Memphis May Fire song.

Heavy Is the Weight- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wUfkqYWxLjk

Set It Off

Florida pop-punk band Set It Off is a fairly new band to the scene but their fan base has been growing rapidly since their debut at VWT in 2013. The band signed to Fearless Records in 2018 and released their fourth album Midnight in February of this year. Fans can most likely expect a range of tracks from over the years (really hoping “I’ll Sleep When I’m Dead” makes it onto the setlist) but regardless of which songs they play, a Set It Off performance is something you don’t want to miss.

Why Worry- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sesKiKYQn84

Silverstein

Rock band Silverstein, hailing from Ontario has played VWT 10 times, starting back in 2004. With a mix of rock, post-hardcore, metal core and indie-rock vibes the versatile band is one that absolutely is a can’t miss. Whether it be their heavier songs like “Live To Kill” off of the 2011 album Rescue or the more pop-punk sounding “The Afterglow” off of 2017s Dead Reflection there’s no denying that Silverstein, while continuing to bring in the sounds of their roots, is one of the most adaptable and ever changing bands in the scene.

Ghost- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SqDR4TW2vfs

Sleeping With Sirens

Alternative rock band Sleeping With Sirens from Florida emerged on the scene in 2009, playing their first Warped Tour in 2012 and going on to play another 5 years after that. With five incredibly successful albums and a sixth one in the making Sleeping With Sirens has no shortage of hits ranging from “If I’m James Dean, You’re Audrey Hepburn” and “If You Can’t Hang” to “We Like It Loud” and “Empire to Ashes.” If you’re in the mood for an engaged and incredibly hyped up crowd singing back the lyrics to an equally hyped up band, Sleeping With Sirens is a band you’re not going to want to miss.

If You Can’t Hang- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UwWYtLWEZg

The Used

If there’s a band that radiates scene energy the most, it’s definitely Utah’s own The Used. Having played VWT 8 times, the first being in 2002 the band has become one that everyone knows at least one song to, even if you don’t know the name of the band. The post-hardcore/alternative rock band has enticed fans with tracks like “Pretty Handsome Awkward” and “Rise Up Lights,” and the mix of old school and new school that this band is going to bring to the stage is going to result in a show for the books.

All That I’ve Got- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgB_JwcuPg0

Sum 41

Another Ontario band that’s played VWT 10 times is Sum 41, the first time being in 2000. With six albums previously released holding two of their most popular songs “In Too Deep” and “Fat Lip,” the band is set to drop their seventh album Order in Decline on July 19, just one day before they’re set to play Warped Tour. The release of the new album is bound to get fans hyped up and eager to learn the words to the newest songs so they can belt them out along with the guys giving it their all on stage.

In Too Deep- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=emGri7i8Y2Y

Yungblud

England’s Dominic Harrison, known to his fans as Yungblud is set to make 2019 his second consecutive year on the VWT. The energy he exudes on stage and the sheer poetry of his lyrics makes it hard not to love Yungblud and want to listen to his songs on repeat. His debut album 21st Century Liability which was dropped last year features tracks such as “Medication,” “Psychotic Kids” and “Polygraph Eyes” and recently he released a successful collaboration with artists Halsey and Travis Barker titled “11 Minutes.” If there’s one artist you want to keep your eye on, it’s Yungblud.

Medication- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rM1shsSRqB8

We The Kings

This pop-punk Floridan band has done nothing but continue to grow their fanbase from their debut in 2005 to their first VWT in 2008 up to now. With eight Warped Tour summers under their belt the band has had no shortage of catchy hits going back from “Check Yes Juliet” on their self-titled album released in 2007 to 2013s “I Feel Alive.” We The Kings never fails to put on a fantastic show and you can genuinely see and feel the love that they have for their music and their fans.

Check Yes, Juliet- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5CUyWJ7UINM

Simple Plan

Rounding out our list is Montreal originated pop-punk powerhouses Simple Plan. Playing VWT first in 1999 and going on to take on to dedicate an additional 12 summers. Bangers like “Addicted” and “I’m Just a Kid” were, and still are, staples in every scene kids music rolodex. The vibes, riffs and vocals that Simple Plan gives off for every performance are insane and time and time again they remain incredibly humble and thankful for their fans. There’s no doubt in my mind that Simple Plan was one of the best choices to add to the end of an era and if you miss Simple Plan’s set, you’re missing out entirely.

Addicted- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvpNa5O-0-8

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