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When We Were Young: Will It Be Fyre Festival 2.0?
When I was young, I had an iPod filled with music by Avril Lavigne, Paramore, My Chemical Romance, and other “emo” acts. My music taste has changed (at least a little bit) since then, but I’d be lying if I said I didn’t return to these songs every so often. Clearly, I fall into the prime demographic for the When We Were Young Festival.
When the line-up was announced, I have to admit I was impressed. Almost all of my favorite emo and pop-punk acts were on the roster, and I could see them for a single ticket. It was like putting my iPod on shuffle, except it’s a real festival.
Well, the festival is real, right? While many emo fans were super excited, a lot of people approached the event with skepticism. When the band All American Rejects posted a tweet saying “Apparently we’re playing with ALL the bands…” people viewed the message as proof of deception and disorganization, bringing memories of the infamous Fyre Festival.
Are we being duped into another Fyre Fest? Or are we ready for a rockin’ trip down memory lane equipped with guyliner and skater shoes?
When We Were Young: Fyre Festival 2.0?
Despite some concerns, it seems very unlikely this festival will be a rerun of the Fyre disaster. There are too many artists and companies behind…
