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When They Were Young: Asking When We Were Young Artists About Their Youth [Q&A] | THE NOISE

When They Were Young: Asking When We Were Young Artists About Their Youth [Q&A] | THE NOISE

October 29, 2025 In between crying sessions, wild mosh pits and plenty of crowdsurfers, The Noise had the chance to sit down with some of your favorite artists to discuss not just When We Were Young but also when they were young.
Author: Moe Horta
#1 Hot New Band Hot Mulligan Talks New Album, Sold Out Shows, Rubbing PB&J On Their Feet & More [Q&A] | The Noise

#1 Hot New Band Hot Mulligan Talks New Album, Sold Out Shows, Rubbing PB&J On Their Feet & More [Q&A] | The Noise

October 1, 2025 From playing to massive festival crowds and arenas opening for legendary acts such as Fall Out Boy and Pierce The Veil, to throwing it back to tiny no-barricade rooms, the self-proclaimed #1 Hot New Band has proven that there is no stage they cannot dominate.
Author: Moe Horta
Emo
One Step Closer’s Ryan Savitski on Their First Headline Tour, Embracing Hometown Roots, Fashion Inspirations, and More | The Noise [Q&A]

One Step Closer’s Ryan Savitski on Their First Headline Tour, Embracing Hometown Roots, Fashion Inspirations, and More | The Noise [Q&A]

June 12, 2025 Originating from the bustling Wilkes-Barre scene, home to bands like Title Fight, Tigers Jaw and more, the straight edge rockers One Step Closer are looking to make a name for themselves with their distinct brand of heavy and emotive music.
Author: Moe Horta
Three Cheers For Mayday Parade: Discussing 2005, 2025, and Everything In Between [Q&A] | THE NOISE

Three Cheers For Mayday Parade: Discussing 2005, 2025, and Everything In Between [Q&A] | THE NOISE

May 13, 2025 Have you ever cried while listening to Mayday Parade on repeat to get over heartbreak or is that an original experience? Judging by the response to the bands’ current Three Cheers For 20 Years Tour, we are willing to bet that it is not.
Author: Moe Horta
Boats ‘N Emos: We Interviewed Your Favorite Bands Aboard The Emo’s Not Dead Cruise [Q&A] | THE NOISE

Boats ‘N Emos: We Interviewed Your Favorite Bands Aboard The Emo’s Not Dead Cruise [Q&A] | THE NOISE

February 18, 2025 What happens when you interview nearly every band playing the third annual Emo’s Not Dead Cruise? You get the world's longest emo interview ever. Seriously.
Author: Moe Horta
Emo
State Champs by State Champs: An Interview with State Champs [Q&A] | THE NOISE

State Champs by State Champs: An Interview with State Champs [Q&A] | THE NOISE

November 14, 2024 In celebration of their personifying 12-track release, The Noise caught up with the self-proclaimed “kings of the new age” during their headlining run with Knuckle Puck, Meet Me @ The Altar, and Daisy Grenade.
Author: Moe Horta
New Aesthetic Skates to New Heights in “Losing This Game” [Premiere] | The Noise

New Aesthetic Skates to New Heights in “Losing This Game” [Premiere] | The Noise

October 25, 2024 Up-and-comers New Aesthetic are here to double down on their claim of being the future of pop-punk with their latest single, “Losing This Game.”
Author: Moe Horta
FEST RECAP: Who? What? Why? When We Were Young - It Still Isn't A Phase [Q&A] | THE NOISE

FEST RECAP: Who? What? Why? When We Were Young - It Still Isn't A Phase [Q&A] | THE NOISE

October 23, 2024 In between crying at sets, throwing down in the pit, and running from stage to stage, The Noise had the chance to catch up with beloved bands such as August Burns Red, Mayday Parade, Armor For Sleep, The Used, Silverstein, The Devil Wears Prada, Cartel, and Tonight Alive to chat all about the who, what, when, where and why of the albums they played at When We Were Young, plus more.
Author: Moe Horta
Emo
'Dookie' vs. 'American Idiot' – Green Day's The Saviors Tour [Show Review] | THE NOISE

'Dookie' vs. 'American Idiot' – Green Day's The Saviors Tour [Show Review] | THE NOISE

September 25, 2024 Green Day fans: 'Dookie' or 'American Idiot?' “Basket Case” or “Holiday?” Today, we settle the debate once and for all as to which Green Day songs rock the hardest live thanks in part to the band’s colossal Saviors Tour.
Author: Moe Horta
From Dropout to Hit Maker: Jutes Talks New Album, Co-Writing, Plus Engagement to Demi Lovato [Q&A] | The Noise

From Dropout to Hit Maker: Jutes Talks New Album, Co-Writing, Plus Engagement to Demi Lovato [Q&A] | The Noise

August 2, 2024 From dropping out of film school and his departure from creating rap music, to embracing his alternative and pop-punk roots, the career trajectory for Canadian wildcard Jutes has been just as evolutionary as his music.
Author: Moe Horta
Cassadee Pope’s Homecoming: Rediscovering Her Roots And All Things ‘Hereditary’ (Q&A) | THE NOISE

Cassadee Pope’s Homecoming: Rediscovering Her Roots And All Things ‘Hereditary’ (Q&A) | THE NOISE

July 18, 2024 With three long years since her last full-length release, Cassadee Pope has returned to the genre where she laid her Hey Monday roots with her new passionate pop-punk-inspired project, 'Hereditary.'
Author: Moe Horta
No Spoon, No Fork, Just "Spork": New Aesthetic - "Spork" [Music Video Premiere] | THE NOISE

No Spoon, No Fork, Just "Spork": New Aesthetic - "Spork" [Music Video Premiere] | THE NOISE

June 18, 2024 Rambunctious pop-punkers New Aesthetic might not be a household name just yet, but the emerging outfit is here to prove they are more than just the new kids on the block.
Author: Moe Horta
Q&A: Gear Talk, Studio Secrets and All Things 'I Want To Disappear' With The Story So Far | THE NOISE

Q&A: Gear Talk, Studio Secrets and All Things 'I Want To Disappear' With The Story So Far | THE NOISE

June 13, 2024 Forming in 2007 with four Billboard-charting albums already under their belts, pop-punk trailblazers The Story So Far find themselves with one of the most anticipated records of 2024 due out this summer.
Author: Moe Horta
Bearings' Ryan Culligan Talks Touring with Hardcore Bands, New Music, Blink-182 & More [Q&A] | THE NOISE

Bearings' Ryan Culligan Talks Touring with Hardcore Bands, New Music, Blink-182 & More [Q&A] | THE NOISE

February 5, 2024 Known for their catchy hooks and infectious riffs, Canadian pop-punkers Bearings have proven they’re committed to keeping their fans swaying.
Author: Moe Horta
FEST RECAP: Who? What? Why? When We Were Young! [Q&A] | THE NOISE

FEST RECAP: Who? What? Why? When We Were Young! [Q&A] | THE NOISE

October 24, 2023 It is no surprise that the pop-punk-themed, Warped Tour-inspired festival When We Were Young has created such a buzz amongst older alternative music fans, resulting in back-to-back years of sold-out weekends.
Author: Moe Horta
Revamped: Hear Demi Lovato’s New Rock Infused Album Featuring The Maine, The Used and More | THE NOISE

Revamped: Hear Demi Lovato’s New Rock Infused Album Featuring The Maine, The Used and More | THE NOISE

September 18, 2023 While Lovato’s look and sound has evolved throughout her career, one thing remains the same: underneath it all, she is still an emo kid at heart.
Author: Moe Horta
Watch Drug Church Rip A Sweaty Underground Gig [Exclusive] | The Noise

Watch Drug Church Rip A Sweaty Underground Gig [Exclusive] | The Noise

June 28, 2023 For those unwilling or unable to brave the hot and sweaty summer elements to catch one of the best emerging bands around, you’re in luck!
Author: Moe Horta
Sick New World Recap: What's Old is Nu Again [Q&A] | THE NOISE

Sick New World Recap: What's Old is Nu Again [Q&A] | THE NOISE

May 24, 2023 In a world that is filled with the pressure to blend in with the crowd, Sick New World proves that individuality should be celebrated. The inaugural hard rock festival showcased alternative fashion, art installations, themed drinks such as Korn coffee and Deftones IPA, plus so much more.
Author: Moe Horta
13 Observations Watching Paramore Open Taylor Swift's Record-Breaking Eras Tour | The Noise

13 Observations Watching Paramore Open Taylor Swift's Record-Breaking Eras Tour | The Noise

March 20, 2023 Pop icon Taylor Swift debuted her record-shattering Eras Tour this past weekend at State Farm Arena in Glendale, AZ with help from Warped Tour vets Paramore
Author: Moe Horta
emo
State Champs Prove They're Kings of the New Age [Q&A] | THE NOISE

State Champs Prove They're Kings of the New Age [Q&A] | THE NOISE

December 5, 2022 In the peak of the most recent pop-punk revival, State Champs have proudly declared themselves the Kings of the New Age.
Author: Moe Horta
Magnolia Park on Leading a New Wave of Pop Punk, Touring With A Day To Remember, and More [Q&A] | The Noise

Magnolia Park on Leading a New Wave of Pop Punk, Touring With A Day To Remember, and More [Q&A] | The Noise

November 3, 2022 With their success signing to Epitaph Records, pop-punk up-and-comers Magnolia Park are proving they're much more than just a “TikTok band.”
Author: Moe Horta
Q&A: grandson on Exploring New Territory with Recent Bring Me The Horizon Tour & More | The Noise

Q&A: grandson on Exploring New Territory with Recent Bring Me The Horizon Tour & More | The Noise

October 19, 2022 Known for his strong lyricism and unpredictable performances, grandson has proved he can keep up with just about anybody as he has toured with artists such as alt-rock icons The Smashing Pumpkins, pop-punk queen Avril Lavigne, and nu-metal trailblazers Deftones.
Author: Moe Horta
Locals Only: Jimmy Eat World and The Maine Discuss Upcoming Performance, Illustrious Past & More | The Noise

Locals Only: Jimmy Eat World and The Maine Discuss Upcoming Performance, Illustrious Past & More | The Noise

August 30, 2022 In an industry driven by clicks and views, chart-topping Arizona natives Jimmy Eat World and The Maine prove that passion, community, and dedication are the secrets to success.
Author: Moe Horta
Emo
Bright Future & Bigger Shows: Meet Me @ The Altar On What's Next [Q&A] | The Noise

Bright Future & Bigger Shows: Meet Me @ The Altar On What's Next [Q&A] | The Noise

June 15, 2022 Meet Me @ The Altar has been boldly breaking barriers for future generations of music lovers since forming online in 2015.
Author: Moe Horta
With Confidence's Jayden Seeley on New Music, Touring Life & Working With New Artists | The Noise [Q&A]

With Confidence's Jayden Seeley on New Music, Touring Life & Working With New Artists | The Noise [Q&A]

May 31, 2022 Hailing from Sydney, Australia, fan-favorites With Confidence have created quite the name for themselves here in the US.
Author: Moe Horta