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Alan Day of Four Year Strong climbs over the crowd during the 2012 Vans Warped TourAlan Day of Four Year Strong climbs over the crowd during the 2012 Vans Warped Tour

Interview

Stage Times: Four Year Strong

From a high school Halloween party to Boston’s Fenway Park, Four Year Strong’s Alan Day walks us through his most memorable onstage moments

Matthew Murphy of The Wombats performs at Brixton Academy on February 22, 2012, standing on the speakers with his back to a thrilled crowdMatthew Murphy of The Wombats performs at Brixton Academy on February 22, 2012, standing on the speakers with his back to a thrilled crowd

Interview

Stage Times: The Wombats

From brutal crowds to triumphant Glastonbury sets, Matthew Murphy talks us through some of his most memorable onstage moments

The band South Arcade through a fisheye lensThe band South Arcade through a fisheye lens

South Arcade: “A lot of fun is missing from music now”

South Arcade talk nostalgia, their refusal to take life too seriously, and why the music industry is in real need of some fun right now

Derek DiScanio of State Champs performs on stage.Derek DiScanio of State Champs performs on stage.

Interview

Stage Times: State Champs

From conquering main stages to playing cocktail hour at a fan’s wedding, Derek DiScanio walks us through his most memorable onstage moments

A press shot of the band Origami AngelA press shot of the band Origami Angel

Interview

Origami Angel: “Some of the realest moments come in the silliest ways”

Ryland Heagy reflects on the D.C. duo’s explosion onto the emo scene, and the inspiration behind their vital latest album

A promo shot of the band Dead PonyA promo shot of the band Dead Pony

Interview

Dead Pony: “Our sound belongs in arenas…”

Vocalist Anna Shields talks the evolution of Dead Pony, and how their debut LP swerves away from convention

Interview

Stage Times: Laura Jane Grace

Looking back on almost three decades of live performances, from legendary laundromat shows to answering the calls of nature onstage

Interview

Stage Times: Silverstein

From a rained-out first visit to China to an unforgettable headline show in Texas, Shane Told walks us through some of his most memorable performances

Looking Back

Bowling For Soup talk 20 years of A Hangover You Don’t Deserve

The pop-punk legends reflect on the unexpected success of their seminal album ahead of a 2025 tour celebrating its 20th anniversary

Review

Sum 41 at OVO Wembley Arena, 31/10/24

The pop-punk and metal crossover kings celebrate three decades of riffs, hits and singalongs at their final London show