Live On Tour Twenty Twenty Four
Daisy Grenade, Meet Me @ The Altar, Knuckle Puck, State Champs
The night kicked off with Daisy Grenade, a female-led pop-punk duo that set the stage ablaze with an electric energy that had the crowd hooked from the first note. The chemistry between the band and their fans was undeniable, drawing the audience in with their infectious enthusiasm. Merging elements of pop-punk with a playful, girly twist, they showcased their unique sound and captured the crowd’s attention. One of the night’s most thrilling moments came when they performed their fiery cover of King for a Day by Pierce the Veil, featuring Kellin Quinn of Sleeping with Sirens—giving a sneak peek of their upcoming tour in 2025 with the latter band. The performance sparked one of the most intense mosh pits early in the night, proving Daisy Grenade is a force to be reckoned with. If their performance was any indication, this dynamic duo is about to leave a lasting mark on the genre.
Next up, Meet Me at the Altar took the stage, bringing a fresh burst of energy with their blend of angsty pop melodies and punk-infused anthems. The all-female trio combined catchy hooks and raw emotion in a way that felt both nostalgic and forward-thinking—evoking vibes of Avril Lavigne and P!NK, but with their own unique flair. Their set had the crowd bouncing and singing along, encouraging an all-girl mosh pit, empowering their fans to create a space where women could unleash their energy and passion freely, setting the perfect tone for what was to come.
When Knuckle Puck hit the stage, they did so with the kind of energy fans know and love. From the very first note, the crowd was a sea of bodies—crowd surfers flew overhead and fans at the barricade belted out every word. In fact, at one point during their performance of Untitled, the band barely needed to sing, as the fans took over completely, shouting the lyrics with relentless passion. The band also treated the audience to a new track, On All Cylinders, which had been released just days earlier. The Philly crowd was clearly hungry for it, and the energy in the room soared to new heights with every chord.
Then, the moment everyone had been waiting for: State Champs took the stage, and the entire room exploded. They didn’t just start their set—they launched into it with a bang, quite literally. As soon as the first song kicked in, confetti and streamers shot into the air, filling the venue with a burst of color. The crowd responded immediately, with surfers flooding the pit and the energy only escalating as the set went on. It was as if the music and the crowd were in perfect sync, a non-stop cycle of pure adrenaline. State Champs kept the momentum going with their signature high kicks, bass spins, and an undeniable connection with the fans. At one point, they brought out a special guest, “Saxel Rose,” to join them onstage for a song, sending the crowd into even more of a frenzy.
As the night drew to a close, the venue was filled with the glow of glittering streamers, a fitting end to an unforgettable night of live music. From Daisy Grenade’s fiery debut to State Champs’ explosive finish, each band brought their own unique energy to the stage, making this a show fans will remember for a long time.
Photograph by Sam Giovacchini
