Festivals
All Your Friends Fest 2025: The Artists We’re Most Excited About
This year’s All Your Friends Festival is bringing a wave of nostalgia and fresh energy to Burl’s Creek. It’s the kind of lineup that’ll have you digging out your old iPod Mini and re-learning the words to songs you haven’t screamed since high school. Here’s who we’re most excited to seem, and why they should be on your radar too.
Avril Lavigne
Avril’s back on top and bringing her Greatest Hits Tour to festivals, offering a nostalgic trip through her early 2000s pop-punk anthems. She’s been touring extensively, with shows in Canada drawing large crowds, and seems more energized than ever. She still knows how to command a crowd. Expect a tight mix of hits — Sk8er Boi, Complicated, Girlfriend — with enough fresh cuts to remind you she’s not stuck in the past. She’s finally leaning into her legacy and her present, which makes this set a must-see.
Rise Against
Chicago’s politically charged punks haven’t let up. Rise Against’s 2021 record Nowhere Generation was a sharp and timely reminder that Tim McIlrath still has things to shout about, and their live shows prove they’re not slowing down. Their latest EP, Nowhere Generation II, keeps that same fire going. Seeing Rise Against live is a full-body experience. Their shows feel urgent. Between fan-favourites like Savior and Prayer of the Refugee, and the newer material, the energy never drops. They bring a kind of emotional weight that makes you want to punch the air and start a conversation afterward.
The Veronicas
We weren’t expecting to be this excited about The Veronicas, but here we are. The Aussie twins are leaning into their pop-punk roots again after a few years playing with synths and ballads. Their recent album Gothic Summer feels like it could’ve come out during the Warped Tour heyday, in the best way. It’s raw, catchy, and kind of angry. Their live set is a little chaotic, a little camp, and very fun. Tracks like 4ever and Untouched still go off, but they’ve got newer ones like Perfect that fit right in.
Winona Fighter
This is one of the new names we’re betting big on. Winona Fighter makes gritty, catchy punk with serious attitude. Think early Paramore energy, but messier and weirder, in a good way. Their song “I’m in the Market to Please No One” is a standout: bratty lyrics, gnarly guitars, and a hook that stays with you. They’ve been grinding the DIY circuit and are finally getting some bigger festival love. Their live shows are sweaty and unhinged, like a basement gig with better lighting. If you like your punk loud and unpolished, show up early and catch their set.
Simple Plan
Montreal’s pop-punk sweethearts are still bringing it, two decades deep. They’ve fully leaned into being the soundtrack for millennial angst, and they do it with heart. Simple Plan always feels like a family reunion. Everyone knows the words, everyone’s a little emotional, and you leave sweaty and smiling. Whether it’s Perfect, Welcome to My Life, or I’d Do Anything, they hit that nostalgia nerve just right.
The Starting Line
For anyone who had a MySpace profile pic with side-swept bangs, this one’s for you. The Starting Line hasn’t toured much lately, so catching them here feels like a treat. Say It Like You Mean It still holds up, and “Best of Me” is basically a festival anthem waiting to happen. They’re one of those bands that soundtracked a whole era, and they still deliver.
Relient K
They’re back! Relient K made their name with tongue-in-cheek lyrics and pop-punk hooks, but the band has aged surprisingly well. After a long quiet stretch, they’ve released anniversary vinyls for Mmhmm and Forget and No Slow Down. Their songs feel familiar, but there’s enough self-awareness and charm that it doesn’t feel stale. We’re curious to see how their updated style plays on stage.
State Champs
State Champs are a safe bet for one of the most fun sets of the weekend. Their album Kings of the New Age still holds strong, and their newer album State Champs keep them sounding sharp. These guys know how to pace a show: all hooks, all bounce, no filler. It’s going to be a full singalong, full jump-around set. They’re tight as a band and know how to get a crowd going. Expect big circle pits and lots of smiles.
Boys Like Girls
They’re having a moment again, and we’re not mad about it. Their 2023 album Sunday at Foxwoods leans more alt-rock than emo, but the hooks are still there. Of course, everyone’s going to lose it for The Great Escape and Thunder, and if they play Two Is Better Than One, prepare for tears. They’ve toured heavily in 2024and seem genuinely stoked to be back in the mix. A great pick for anyone who needs a little drama with their pop.
Moneen
This one’s for the emo heads. Moneen’s blend of chaos and melody was always a little ahead of its time. They’ve been doing sporadic reunion shows and still bring serious emotional weight to their sets. Expect lots of feedback, screaming, and passionate fans yelling every word. They might not be a household name, but their cult following is loud for a reason.
More TBA, but this is already stacked. Whether you’re reliving your peak emo years or discovering these bands for the first time, All Your Friends Fest is shaping up to be a sweaty, loud, and deeply cathartic time.
Head to their website for more info.
Festivals
Lollapalooza 2026 Announce Lineup with: Charli XCX, Lorde, Smashing Pumpkins, Jennie and More
Chicago’s biggest summer festival is back, and this year’s edition goes heavy on pop while still leaving room for indie, rap, rock and electronic fans. Lollapalooza returns to Grant Park from July 30 to August 2, 2026, with a lineup that feels packed from top to bottom.
At the top of the bill, Charli XCX, Lorde and Tate McRae lead a group of headliners that reflects how broad the festival has become. They’re joined by Olivia Dean, the xx, Jennie, John Summit and hometown legends The Smashing Pumpkins, who haven’t played a U.S. Lollapalooza in more than three decades. It’s a mix that jumps between hyperpop, alt-pop, K-pop, house and ‘90s alt-rock without hesitation.
That variety carries into the undercard. Indie favorites like Wet Leg and Wolf Alice sit alongside rap names such as Clipse and Freddie Gibbs. Pop and dance are well represented with Aespa, Zara Larsson and The Chainsmokers, while artists like Ethel Cain, Blood Orange and Little Simz add depth for fans looking beyond the main stage.
Elsewhere on the lineup, names like Lil Uzi Vert, Turnstile, Beabadoobee, Geese, Muna and The Story So Far help round out a bill that barely slows down. Electronic acts including DJ Trixie Mattel, Boris Brejcha and Eli Brown add to a strong dance presence, while bands like Turnstile and Geese keep guitars in the conversation. In total, more than 100 artists are set to perform across eight stages.
Tickets follow the usual Lollapalooza rollout. Presale begins March 19 at 10 a.m. CST, with the lowest prices available for the first hour. General on-sale starts at 11 a.m., with four-day GA passes beginning at $399 and higher-tier options climbing from there.
Daily schedules are still on the way, which means set-time conflicts are coming. For now, the focus is simple: start planning, pace yourself, and get ready for four very long days in Grant Park.
More information about the festival on their website.
Festivals
IMBERMIND at Lollapalooza Argentina 2026: The Final Stop of Their Argentina Tour
After performing in Mar del Plata and hosting their own show at the HiFi room inside the ArtLab cultural space in Buenos Aires, IMBERMIND made their debut at Lollapalooza Argentina 2026. The band took the stage on Saturday, March 14th at 4:00 PM at the Perry’s Stage, marking the final stop of their Argentina Tour 2026.
This performance served as the last show of their first tour in the country, where the band presented their debut album Never Ending in different Argentine cities.
During their set at Perry’s, the band brought the songs from their first record to the festival stage, showcasing a sound that blends electronic elements, pop influences, and a cinematic atmosphere that defines their style. The instruments sounded clear throughout the performance, supported by strong vocals that maintained the energy of the show.
As the set progressed, more people began arriving at Perry’s Stage from other areas of the festival, gradually building a larger crowd around the band.
With this performance at Lollapalooza Argentina, IMBERMIND officially closed their Argentina Tour 2026 and wrapped up their first visit to the country.
Check out our favorite photos of the show below or head to our Facebook page for the full gallery!
IMBERMIND AT LOLLAPALOOZA 2026
All Photo Credit: Alan Canale