Orlando housed the latest pop up of Warped Tour, but not without a few issues. The music festival kept true to their traditions and elevated a variety of bands in the scene
Knuckle Puck faced brief technical difficulties during their set(Image: Jess Clary)
With Warped Tour returning, there are still a few flaws that need fixed.
Joe Taylor, the lead singer of Knuckle Puck, took the stage on Saturday, Nov. 15 in Orlando, the third and final festival stop for Warped Tour in 2025. During the set, there was clearly something off when his performance went wonky. Even though the crowd loved his performance, he found himself pleading for help from production throughout the set.
The singer asked on three separate occasions for a stage monitor, which is the playback speaker that allows the band to hear themselves. While the set still progressed, it was momentarily derailed. Luckily, Joe was able to weave in his requests with the show seamlessly — and it proved to be some of the best the festival could offer.
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“Can I get a monitor please?” asked Joe, but to no immediate response. “This one’s off Copacetic. It’s called Disdain. Can I get a monitor, please?”
After three requests, the stagehands were able to help with the monitor speaker. The show went on without issue. In fact, those on the ground told The Mirror US that the set was “amazing.” The crowd and artist alike did not disappoint for one of the best festivals in the alternative scene.
The band went without an on-stage monitor for part of their performance(Image: Jess Clary)
Warped Tour, historically, was a touring festival that encapsulated a variety of genres within alternative music. The final run occurred in 2018, marking a sad end to an era. Fans notoriously loved arriving to their local festival every year where they could mosh, crowd surf, and sing along with their favorite bands. However, the high production costs, especially from its unique touring nature, made it difficult to upkeep.
After many years of dormancy, though, the festival returned, albeit a bit changed. In 2025, Warped Tour went down in three cities — Washington, D.C., Long Beach, C.A., and Orlando, F.L. — with dates for 2026 already being announced. Each date was unique as it was tailored to the various venues, but some traditions from the old days still seeped through.
Nonetheless, fans still loved the set(Image: Jess Clary)
For example, fans were able to bring canned good donations to get early access and cut the line. Plus, unlike many modern festivals, bands were able to set up their own individual merchandise stands and interact with their fans directly. Those little quirks that made Warped Tour great were still ever present, even if the venues were multiplied in size.
Sticking with tradition definitely made the elder emos happy, too. “This makes my emo heart so happy,” wrote a fan on Instagram about the donation plans. Another added, “the way that skip-the-line is was almost always a longer line when i went to warped and we were all SO okay with it because it’s for a good cause and it’s the Warped Way.”
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