We're at Riot Fest 2025 with Devin from Honey Revenge to explore how they're bridging Kesha-era pop with metalcore intensity, connecting the Myspace era sounds that defined us to today's genre-bending revival. Devin reveals why Kevin Lyman can't stop talking about them and shares insights on their upcoming Spiritbox tour.
At Riot Fest 2025, we caught up with Honey Revenge vocalist Devin Papadol for an electrifying conversation about the band's unique position in the modern emo landscape. From their pop-rock fusion that's transcending genre boundaries to becoming Kevin Lyman's favorite new band for Warped Tour 2025, Devin breaks down how Honey Revenge is creating music that makes you want to "cry but also shake ass." We explore the band's influences spanning from early 2000s pop icons like Kesha and Britney to metalcore roots, discuss their support for emerging artists like Love Rarely and Sweet Pill, and get exclusive details about their upcoming tour with Spiritbox. This conversation perfectly captures how the new wave of emo bands are destroying genre boundaries while staying true to the emotional core that defines the scene.
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