Real Friends has an interesting story. They started their career in 2011 with their EP, This Is Honesty, followed by four albums and several EPs and singles, until 2020. This is when lead singer, Dan Lambton decided to part ways with his bandmates to pursue other projects. Most bands would see this as the end of the road and let the music die, but the rest of the members decided to stick it out and find a new lead singer.
Read MoreWe The Kings is the kind of band that makes you feel young again. The party-like atmosphere they establish from the moment they walk on stage is unmatched. We The Kings is an Alternative Rock band from Central Florida, who have been releasing music since they graduated high school together in 2007. Since they are from Florida and this show was at The BayCare Sound in Clearwater, their families were in attendance and received many shout outs throughout the performance.
Read MoreThe Wonder Years is a six-piece Philadelphia based emo band who have been releasing sad kid anthems since 2010. They can credit a lot of their growth and success to the touring Warped Tour Festival, which took them across the US every summer for many years, until its end in 2018. This tour was the inspiration for Sad Summer, which they are co-headlining this year.
Read MoreThe Maine is a modern rock band out of Phoenix, Arizona who like many other bands on Sad Summer, spent their formative years touring with Warped Tour. They are led by Lead singer and pianist, John O’Callaghan. He is a captivating performer who is not afraid to join his crowd throughout his performances. Before The Maine even hit The BayCare Sound stage, there was a stool placed in front of the barricade, so O’Callaghan could easily jump over.
Read MoreMayday Parade is a Florida-based pop punk/ emo band who co-headlined this years’ Sad Summer Festival, touring across the US this summer. They played last during their hometown stop of the tour in Clearwater, Florida at The BayCare Sound. The band has been consistently releasing music and touring the globe since 2006 and show no signs of slowing down any time soon.
Read MoreDaisy Grenade is a grunge-pop duo made up of two female powerhouse vocalists: Dani Nigro and Keaton Whittaker, more like Charli xcx and Cyndi Lauper. Their look, performance, attitude is the full package and they put on quite an entertaining show during their Sad Summer Festival set at The BayCare Sound in Clearwater, Florida.
Read MoreDiva Bleach was first on the bill on Sad Summer Festival’s recent stop in Clearwater, Florida. Regardless, they put on a great show that showcased their strengths as a band quite early in their career. As people made their way into The BayCare Sound, the high-energy trio got the day of music started.
Read More“It’s Chappell’s world and we’re just living in it,” tweeted out by the official Lollapalooza X account. After experiencing a crowd like this, this feels like the understatement of the century. The entirety of Grant Park was overflowing with pink cowboy hats, glittered eyelids, and campy western fringe as the self proclaimed ‘Midwest Princess’ drew one of the biggest crowds the festival has ever seen.
Read MoreAfter a two-year hiatus, Desert Daze is back and ready to transform Lake Perris, CA, into a musical paradise from October 10-13, 2024. Since its move to the scenic lakeside location in 2018, Desert Daze has become synonymous with eclectic and immersive music experiences. The 2024 edition promises to be no different, boasting a lineup that spans the sonic spectrum from psych rock to hip-hop, electronic, jazz, and beyond.
Read MoreThe Outside Lands Music Festival in San Francisco, California, has always been a pioneer in blending music, art, and culture. This year, the festival continues its groundbreaking tradition with the return of Grass Lands, presented by Embarc. Now in its sixth year, Grass Lands is set to elevate the festival experience with its unique celebration of cannabis, marking a significant milestone as the first curated cannabis experience at a major American music festival.
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