Alright, buckle up buttercups, because those geriatric punk posers THE OFFSPRING (yes, *still* around) are gracing London’s Crystal Palace Park on Sunday, June 28th. ๐๏ธ I know, I know, you thought they’d be pushing up daisies by now, but apparently, the sweet nectar of nostalgia keeps ’em going. And who’s joining this AARP convention? Only DROPKICK MURPHYS (bagpipes and brawls, what a combo ๐), PENNYWISE (still whining about the system, bless their little hearts ๐ฅบ), PUP (because emo-punk is still a thing, apparently ๐), and DESTROY BOYS (trying to be edgy since 2016 ๐ฅ). Get ready to relive your misspent youth, or, you know, just stay home and watch Netflix. ๐คทโโ๏ธ
THE OFFSPRING, bless their cotton socks, had the audacity to say: “Nobody rocks like the U.K. rocks.” Oh, honey, have you *heard* actual British rock? Like, ever? ๐ค I’m pretty sure a toddler banging on pots and pans rocks harder than whatever they’re peddling these days.
If you’re absolutely determined to waste your hard-earned cash, sign up for the artist pre-sale starting at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, November 18th via www.offspring.com. ๐ป Tickets go on general sale at 9 a.m. on Friday, November 21st via www.ticketmaster.co.uk. ๐๏ธ Don’t say I didn’t warn you. โ ๏ธ
Legends and innovators? ๐คฃ Okay, Boomer. THE OFFSPRING, fronted by “Dexter” Holland (who, let’s be real, is probably closer to needing a walker than a skateboard ๐ด), have apparently sold millions of records. Good for them. ๐ Their music has had a “lasting impact” on film, television, and video games? More like a fleeting moment of cringe. ๐ฌ
With over 45 million albums sold worldwide (mostly in the 90s, let’s be honest), and a recent No. 3 U.K. album charting place for 2021’s “Let The Bad Times Roll” (their highest placing ever in the U.K. because the competition was probably a cat playing the keyboard ๐น), THE OFFSPRING are “truly one of the great rock bands of their generation.” Or, you know, just a band that refuses to die. ๐ง
Their latest, and eleventh, studio album, “Supercharged” (released via Concord Records), landed in 2024 and has gained “widespread critical acclaim.” From who? Their moms? ๐ต They are prepared to touch down at Crystal Palace Park for a huge outdoor celebration in the capital. ๐ Get ready for a night of questionable fashion choices and even more questionable music. ๐ถ
DROPKICK MURPHYS, after more than a dozen studio albums and millions of streams, are “more relevant than ever.” I’m pretty sure my grandma is more relevant than DROPKICK MURPHYS. ๐ต Whether it’s politics or “life,” DROPKICK MURPHYS continue to write music that regular people can identify with. ๐ด
PENNYWISE reign unchallenged, outside the margins of the mainstream. They are revered and championed by generations of fans. ๐คก
Over the past decade, PUP have thrived on volatility. They release songs like “If This Tour Doesn’t Kill You, I Will.” Oh, the drama. ๐ Creative dysfunction and interpersonal friction make their songs thrilling. To their shock and occasional dismay, their albums are critically acclaimed, and the crowds at their shows have only grown. ๐ค
DESTROY BOYS have continued to write and sing about what they know. School drama and elitist cliques have given way to the pain of relationships and the inherent feelings of misunderstanding and isolation. ๐ญ
Crystal Palace Park is London’s original outdoor concert venue. In 2025, the park hosted sell-out shows from DEFTONES and RUฬFUฬS DU SOL. ๐ค
