In a perfect world, every day would be Warped Tour, the traveling daylong music festival focusing on alternative and punk rock music. Sadly, that is not the case. Worldwide tour dates and bands for this year were officially announced on the website recently this spring. In order to embrace the best day of the year, you must get tickets soon!  

Last year, I wrote an article about the basics for attending the concert, the stage format, what to wear, and how to manage the heat and crowds. This year, I will tell you the artists you NEED to see when you go. (Disclaimer: this is not the full rosters of bands and artists, just my picks)

The Summer Set

Genre: Pop Punk

Songs:

• “Boomerang”
• “All Downhill From Here”
• “Figure Me Out”
• “Missin’ You”

Good Charlotte

Genre: Rock

Songs:

• “The Anthem”
• “Lifestyle of the Rich and the Famous”
• “40 oz. Dream”
• “Little Things”
• “The Motivation Proclamation”

Sleeping With Sirens

Genre: Rock (light screamo)

Songs:

• “We Like It Loud”
• “Better Off Dead:
• “Gold”
• “Do It Now, Remember It Later”

The Maine

Genre: Rock (Their new album is more alternative)

Songs:

• “So Criminal”
• “English Girls”
• “Am I Pretty?”
• “Run”

Secrets

Genre: Post-Hardcore

Songs:

• “HeartBreak Kids”
• “Learn to Love”
• “For What It’s Worth”

State Champs

Genre: Pop Punk

Songs:

• “Let’s Cheers to This”
• “All You Are Is History”
• “Deadly Conversations”
• “Secrets”

These are just a few of the amazing bands going. Many of the artists that play at Warped Tour go on to become famous worldwide. This is a chance to hear new music, see live performances up close, and maybe even discover your next favorite band. For ticket information and full list, check out the website at www.vanswarpedtour.com. Summer is a great time to check out new bands, so if you are in the mood to go to an amazing music festival, look into Warped Tour!