Behind the scenes of When We Were Young 2023

When We Were Young is a particular time, after we relish an amalgamation of gut-wrenching nostalgia pangs and understand how a lot of our mind’s storage has been put to work holding onto MxPx lyrics as an alternative of our social safety numbers. It’s a spot for fellow hoarders of Good Dye Young merchandise who by no means shrink back from a pyramid stud. It’s a second the place all of the Warped Tour eras collide: From hip-hop legends to pop-punk royalty, audiences had been consistently shocked as they stood in the crowd at every of the 4 phases all through the weekend, watching Lil Wayne singing “Lifestyles of the Rich & Famous” with Good Charlotte, seeing Tony Hawk crash Goldfinger’s set, and Steve Aoki collab with Yellowcard. Alongside the greats, thrilling youthful acts hit the desert, too, artists who we’ve seen so astutely interpret this nook of alt music we’ve all the time beloved in fashionable and insightful methods — from Jean Dawson to the Wrecks, EKKSTACY to KennyHoopla.

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With 2024’s lineup that includes My Chemical Romance, Fall Out Boy, and dozens of iconic album play units, all we’ve to say is: Until subsequent 12 months, Las Vegas.