Magnolia Park rolled into Saint Andrew’s Hall on 5/1/2025 for their headlining stop on The VAMP Tour, and from the very first chord to the final scream, the night was a full-on celebration of everything we love about modern alternative music. The tour had a powerhouse lineup that included Hot Milk, Savage Hands, and South Arcade. This wasn’t just a concert; it was a genre-blending, high-energy night everyone will be sure to remember.
South Arcade
South Arcade kicked off the night with breezy charm and infectious energy. Their sound walked the line between indie pop and alt-rock, serving up bright melodies and polished stage presence that instantly won over early arrivals. They’re new, but don’t be surprised if they’re headlining this venue in the next couple of years.
Savage Hands
Savage Hands took the stage next and immediately changed the temperature in the room, bringing a darker, heavier edge to the night that hit like a gut punch. Their brand of post-hardcore felt raw and unfiltered, delivering explosive riffs, dynamic shifts, and vocals that were delivered with intensity. The band’s sound was tight but unpolished in the best way. It felt live, real, and slightly unpredictable, which only made the performance more exciting.
Songs like “Love No More” and “RED” landed especially hard, with lyrics that dug deep into emotional territory. The crowd responded with heads banging, fists raised, and bodies moving with every riff. Between songs, they kept talking to a minimum, letting the music speak for itself. Savage Hands brought a much-needed sense of danger and grit to the night, proving that emotional vulnerability and sonic heaviness don’t just coexist; they thrive together.
Hot Milk
Hot Milk brought the emotional fireworks. Their hybrid of emo-pop and punk turned the energy up to eleven. With dueling vocals and massive hooks, they had the crowd screaming along from the first chorus to the last. Their performance was emotional, sweaty, and unapologetically fun. They are everything you want from a band that doesn’t take themselves too seriously but still hits you in the feels.
Magnolia Park
The Florida-based headliners didn’t just show up; they showed out. Opening with “Pain,” they came out swinging. The band tore through a career-spanning setlist, jumping between pop punk bangers, rap-infused breakdowns, and emotionally gut-punching ballads. Frontman Joshua Roberts was on fire, effortlessly switching between melody and harshness, rallying the crowd with every word
From fan favorites like “Shallow” and “10 For 10” to deeper cuts that had longtime fans chanting every lyric, the energy in the room never dropped. Even between songs, Magnolia Park made it a point to connect with the audience talking about the challenges of mental health, community, and staying true to yourself in a world that often wants you to shrink. By the end of the night, Saint Andrew’s Hall felt less like a concert venue and more like a shared family of misfits.
Final thoughts?
Magnolia Park isn’t just riding the wave of the pop-punk revival, they’re shaping what comes next. Backed by a killer supporting bill, this show was proof that alternative music is alive, loud, and more inclusive than ever.
If this tour is coming to your city, don’t miss it. Seriously.
