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CNN
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- CNN
The All-American Rejects are having the summer of their lives: ‘We are going to savor every bit of it'
Emo band All-American Rejects are giving us one hell of a summer. The group, who has been playing together for more than twenty years, is on a so-called House Party Tour, popping up in backyards and other unsuspecting locations for impromptu concerts. They may call themselves 'rejects,' but the enthused crowds that have turned up at their shows prove they're far from that. The quartet's classics – including 'Swing Swing,' 'Dirty Little Secret,' 'Move Along' and, of course, 'Gives You Hell' – were on the soundtrack of many a Millennial's high school mixtape, but these tracks are now appealing to a new generation of young people. Their resurgence sparked the band's current tour, based on their shared belief that music acts may not need all the frills of a stadium show to give concertgoers a good, and inexpensive, time. You just need good music, youthful energy… and a big backyard, apparently. 'The live experience, the communal experience of watching something live on the floor is, I think it's coming back in every aspect of art,' lead singer and bassist Tyson Ritter told CNN in a recent interview about the band's upcoming performance at San Diego Comic-Con's Fandom party this week. 'What's great is to be able to play shows and to be not too old to still pull them off.' After forming in Oklahoma in 1999, the All-American Rejects – who include Ritter, guitarists Nick Wheeler and Mike Kennerty and drummer Chris Gaylor – became part of the DNA of the emo music genre when they released their 2002 self-titled debut album, which included their first big hit 'Swing Swing.' They went on to release four studio albums including their most recent, 2012's 'Kids in the Street.' After nearly a decade of not touring, the Rejects reunited in 2023 for their Wet Hot All-American Summer Tour, and got back in the studio to record an upcoming fifth album, 'Sandbox.' The genesis of the House Party Tour started with the band's eagerness to promote 'Sandbox,' but what ensued is entirely organic, according to Ritter, who said that their intention was simply to 'get back to the place that we knew we started.' That wound up turning into a chaotic nine-day spree of surprise shows in people's yards, following a pop-up show on the campus of the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. Fans started applying to have the Rejects come play in their neighborhoods, with video footage posted to social media showing hundreds of people lined up, rain or shine, to catch a show. One gig in Columbia, Missouri even got shut down by police, but not before the authorities let the band play one more song. The response has moved the band, two decades into their career, just as much as it appears to have moved their audience. 'This is the best experience that we've ever had playing music in this band and we are going to savor every bit of it,' Ritter said. The band has captured footage of the House Party Tour up until this point, and told CNN that they are reviewing it now to potentially release something next year in conjunction with the release of the 'Sandbox' album. A 'movie,' as Ritter referred to it, 'is already in pre-production,' he said. 'We didn't realize what we did until we saw some of these little clips. There were really harrowing moments of danger… So we got out by the skin of our teeth,' Ritter added, going on to joke that 'maybe that's the name of the doc 'by the skin of our teeth.'' Wheeler added that the House Party Tour 'turned into something bigger.' 'So these nine days and what we captured is something that is a once-in-a-lifetime thing for us and for those who were there,' he said. 'I'm just stoked that somebody was there to capture it.' Wheeler also hopes 'Sandbox' will help recreate the magic of their seminal hits that have solicited such a response from their new generation of listeners. 'People attach themselves to those legacy songs because of where they were in their lives or nostalgia,' Wheeler said. 'So I think the goal now, especially after coming off this house party thing, is creating new nostalgia.' The All-American Rejects do have some big-ticket shows coming up. They'll headline the Fandom Comic-Con party in San Diego on Thursday, where, according to Ritter, concertgoers can 'expect a Reject-goes-Comic-Con experience.' They'll also be joining the Jonas Brothers on tour in October, where they'll be sure to bring that same backyard energy to the big stage. 'We're trying to open up something a little bit bigger than just people's eyes now. We're trying to open up another possibility of getting to the artists that you love, and we're so excited about what's to come,' Ritter said. 'You could call what we're doing punk rock, but it's not.' '…It's actually pure connection,' he added.
CNN
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- CNN
The All-American Rejects are having the summer of their lives: ‘We are going to savor every bit of it'
Emo band All-American Rejects are giving us one hell of a summer. The group, who has been playing together for more than twenty years, is on a so-called House Party Tour, popping up in backyards and other unsuspecting locations for impromptu concerts. They may call themselves 'rejects,' but the enthused crowds that have turned up at their shows prove they're far from that. The quartet's classics – including 'Swing Swing,' 'Dirty Little Secret,' 'Move Along' and, of course, 'Gives You Hell' – were on the soundtrack of many a Millennial's high school mixtape, but these tracks are now appealing to a new generation of young people. Their resurgence sparked the band's current tour, based on their shared belief that music acts may not need all the frills of a stadium show to give concertgoers a good, and inexpensive, time. You just need good music, youthful energy… and a big backyard, apparently. 'The live experience, the communal experience of watching something live on the floor is, I think it's coming back in every aspect of art,' lead singer and bassist Tyson Ritter told CNN in a recent interview about the band's upcoming performance at San Diego Comic-Con's Fandom party this week. 'What's great is to be able to play shows and to be not too old to still pull them off.' After forming in Oklahoma in 1999, the All-American Rejects – who include Ritter, guitarists Nick Wheeler and Mike Kennerty and drummer Chris Gaylor – became part of the DNA of the emo music genre when they released their 2002 self-titled debut album, which included their first big hit 'Swing Swing.' They went on to release four studio albums including their most recent, 2012's 'Kids in the Street.' After nearly a decade of not touring, the Rejects reunited in 2023 for their Wet Hot All-American Summer Tour, and got back in the studio to record an upcoming fifth album, 'Sandbox.' The genesis of the House Party Tour started with the band's eagerness to promote 'Sandbox,' but what ensued is entirely organic, according to Ritter, who said that their intention was simply to 'get back to the place that we knew we started.' That wound up turning into a chaotic nine-day spree of surprise shows in people's yards, following a pop-up show on the campus of the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. Fans started applying to have the Rejects come play in their neighborhoods, with video footage posted to social media showing hundreds of people lined up, rain or shine, to catch a show. One gig in Columbia, Missouri even got shut down by police, but not before the authorities let the band play one more song. The response has moved the band, two decades into their career, just as much as it appears to have moved their audience. 'This is the best experience that we've ever had playing music in this band and we are going to savor every bit of it,' Ritter said. The band has captured footage of the House Party Tour up until this point, and told CNN that they are reviewing it now to potentially release something next year in conjunction with the release of the 'Sandbox' album. A 'movie,' as Ritter referred to it, 'is already in pre-production,' he said. 'We didn't realize what we did until we saw some of these little clips. There were really harrowing moments of danger… So we got out by the skin of our teeth,' Ritter added, going on to joke that 'maybe that's the name of the doc 'by the skin of our teeth.'' Wheeler added that the House Party Tour 'turned into something bigger.' 'So these nine days and what we captured is something that is a once-in-a-lifetime thing for us and for those who were there,' he said. 'I'm just stoked that somebody was there to capture it.' Wheeler also hopes 'Sandbox' will help recreate the magic of their seminal hits that have solicited such a response from their new generation of listeners. 'People attach themselves to those legacy songs because of where they were in their lives or nostalgia,' Wheeler said. 'So I think the goal now, especially after coming off this house party thing, is creating new nostalgia.' The All-American Rejects do have some big-ticket shows coming up. They'll headline the Fandom Comic-Con party in San Diego on Thursday, where, according to Ritter, concertgoers can 'expect a Reject-goes-Comic-Con experience.' They'll also be joining the Jonas Brothers on tour in October, where they'll be sure to bring that same backyard energy to the big stage. 'We're trying to open up something a little bit bigger than just people's eyes now. We're trying to open up another possibility of getting to the artists that you love, and we're so excited about what's to come,' Ritter said. 'You could call what we're doing punk rock, but it's not.' '…It's actually pure connection,' he added.
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Iconic Rock Band Plays at Backyard House Party & Fans Go Feral
The All-American Rejects have played multiple pop-up concerts in recent weeks—and fans went feral during the iconic rock band's shockingly low-key venue choice at a backyard house party in Chicago. On May 15, the 2000s indie-rock group—led by , 41, and known for hits like "Dirty Little Secret," "Move Along" and more—played a show literally in someone's backyard. 🎬 SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬 "Night 2 in the bag. Chicago is the city to beat. Where we going next? Easy Come Easy Go," the All-American Rejects captioned an Instagram post featuring a video of the concert. In the clip, attendees (and Ritter) crowd surfed, sang along, formed a mosh pit, and generally looked like they had an amazing time. In the comments, fans went wild over the pop-up concert concept. One Instagram user wrote, "We had so much fun!!!!! So happy I was there y'all were amazing." Another shared, "These shows looks bananas and you all look so happy and like you're having so much fun. I'm so excited for you guys 💖." Someone else declared, "Best night ever!!!" as a different fan commented, "Thanks for an amazing night 🫶🏽." Plenty of folks in the crowd posted videos of their own on social media. On May 14, the All-American Rejects also played a pop-up show at Phoenix Park on the campus of the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. And on May 16, the band played at a bowling alley in Minneapolis, Minn. The band's unconventional venue choices are part of promoting their new single, "Sandbox." In addition to Ritter, the All-American Rejects features Nick Wheeler and Mike Kennerty on guitar and Chris Gaylor on drums. Next:
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Best Dress Shirts for Men (2025): Charles Tyrwhitt Awarded Top Formal Shirt Collection by Expert Consumers
Expert Consumers has named Charles Tyrwhitt the top formal shirt collection for 2025 NEW YORK CITY, May 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Expert Consumers has named Charles Tyrwhitt the top formal shirt collection for 2025, recognizing the brand for its quality construction, versatile designs, and value-driven offerings that meet the evolving preferences of modern menswear shoppers. Best Dress Shirts for Men Charles Tyrwhitt - a British menswear company known for its classic tailoring, with a product range that includes dress shirts, suits, knitwear, shoes, and accessories. Founded in 1986 by Nick Wheeler, the brand operates both online and through retail locations in the UK, US, and internationally, including its flagship store on London's Jermyn Street. The recognition comes at a time when consumers are seeking timeless wardrobe staples that can meet a variety of dress codes, from business casual environments to more formal occasions. With trends shifting toward more practical, sustainable, and long-lasting fashion, dress shirts, particularly non-iron options, have seen growing interest for their ability to combine polish with convenience. Charles Tyrwhitt's dress shirt catalog reflects this shift in demand. The brand offers an expansive selection of formal shirts designed to hold their shape and crisp appearance throughout the day. Styles range from twill and Oxford weaves to dobby textures and stretch fabrics, with collar options that include classic, spread, semi-spread, and button-down. A key differentiator noted by Expert Consumers is Charles Tyrwhitt's approach to sizing and customization. Shirts are available by exact neck and sleeve measurements, offering a more precise fit than standard small-to-XL sizing. Collar styles, cuff options, and fit profiles - including classic, slim, and extra slim - allow wearers to fine-tune both comfort and presentation. This level of variety is often associated with premium or bespoke brands but is delivered by Charles Tyrwhitt at a more accessible price point. Popular options such as the Non-Iron Twill Shirt, Royal Oxford, and Poplins exemplify the brand's blend of functionality and refinement. The Non-Iron Twill Shirt, available in over ten colorways, is crafted with a smooth diagonal weave that offers a soft finish without compromising structure. The Royal Oxford Shirt features a distinctive basket weave texture suited for year-round wear. Meanwhile, the Non-Iron Poplin is a light and breathable shirt that has a smooth & plain finish making it perfect for warmer weather, enhanced with extra stretch for added comfort and available with the classic collars. For those seeking a more casual edge, options such as the Non-Iron Stretch Printed Trim Shirt and the Semi-Spread Cotton Linen Shirt introduce elements of ease and flexibility without sacrificing form. These selections align with ongoing consumer interest in garments that move easily between work and leisure, reflecting a continued blurring of traditional style boundaries. In terms of affordability, Charles Tyrwhitt remains competitive within the mid-range dress shirt market. According to Expert Consumers, the brand delivers strong value even at regular pricing, with additional incentives for those purchasing in multiples. Recent promotions include multi-buy pricing for dress shirts, with four white shirts available for $259 at checkout. A 15% discount is also available through the use of promo code TAKE15. In conjunction with Memorial Day, Charles Tyrwhitt is expected to run a seasonal offer featuring five shirts or polos for $225, alongside broader sitewide discounts. Charles Tyrwhitt is a popular choice for building or replenishing a professional wardrobe due to its consistent fabric quality, precise tailoring, and flexible purchasing options. It also underscores a broader trend in men's fashion, where quality, longevity, and low-maintenance garments are valued over trend-based consumption. As remote work transitions into hybrid models and professional settings evolve, many men are reassessing their wardrobes and seeking pieces that bridge functionality with a sharp, timeless aesthetic. Charles Tyrwhitt continues to adapt to these demands, as seen in its ongoing expansion of fabric options, seasonal updates, and online tools that streamline the shirt selection process. By pairing traditional craftsmanship with a modern shopping experience, the brand offers a balance of heritage and utility that resonates across markets. The full review and evaluation of Charles Tyrwhitt's formal shirt collection is available at Expert Consumers. About Charles Tyrwhitt Charles Tyrwhitt ('Tyrwhitt' pronounced like spirit!) was founded in 1986 by Nicholas Charles Tyrwhitt Wheeler to make it easy for men to dress well. Today, Charles Tyrwhitt produces the finest menswear with timeless style and no compromise on quality. Based in England with a flagship store on the world-famous Jermyn street, Charles Tyrwhitt expanded to retail locations in America in 2002 and now has 13 retail stores including New York, Washington DC and Chicago. Best known for its wide variety of shirts, Charles Tyrwhitt offers a complete menswear range including suits, pants, blazers, jackets, sweaters, shoes and accessories. About Expert Consumers: Expert Consumers provides news and reviews of consumer products and services. As an affiliate, Expert Consumers may earn commissions from sales generated using links provided. CONTACT: Drew Thomas (press@
