ALL TIME LOW BRING “EVERYONE’S TALKING” TO FREMONT STREET
When We Were Young Fest Kickoff – Friday, October 17, Las Vegas, NV
There’s no mistaking where the party started this weekend in Las Vegas. Under the glow of the Fremont Street Experience, with an overhead LED ceiling displaying visuals from All Time Low and neon signage flashing their name, the pop-punk veterans transformed downtown into their own pre-festival block party. Fans wearing When We Were Young wristbands packed shoulder to shoulder, singing even before the band took the stage.
The energy on Fremont was undeniable from the moment the lights dimmed. This wasn’t just another side show; it doubled as All Time Low’s album release party for EVERYONE’S TALKING, held on the very day the record dropped. The free show quickly became one of the most talked-about kickoff events of the weekend.
Amid the flashing lights of slot machines, the enticing smell of street food, and the buzzing excitement of When We Were Young festival attendees exploring the city, Friday night felt alive with the energy of a weekend just beginning. Across Las Vegas, various side shows were taking place in packed venues, featuring pop-punk veterans, emerging alt acts, and surprise acoustic performances that offered fans a glimpse of what was to come at the festival grounds. However, on Fremont Street, All Time Low attracted one of the largest crowds by far. The combination of a free outdoor show, the release of a new album, and one of the genre’s most enduring bands transformed the street into its own mini festival.
In celebration of their album EVERYONE’S TALKING, All Time Low performed with the confidence of a band that remains deeply passionate about their craft. New songs like “Suckerpunch” and “Butterflies” resonated instantly with the audience, showcasing the evolution of All Time Low’s songwriting while still retaining the core emotions that originally defined their music. Throughout the set, the crowd's energy never waned. Tourists who hadn’t planned to stop found themselves drawn in, lingering at the edges of the crowd as waves of voices filled the air. Every lyric felt amplified by the vibrant setting: the flashing street lights, the buzzing slot machines of nearby casinos, and the LED canopy stretching overhead like a digital sky, all as people ziplined above. Fremont has hosted countless spectacles, but few have felt as connected to the city's pulse as this one.
As the night approached its climax, the familiar opening notes of "Monsters" erupted from the speakers, setting the entire street into motion. Then came "Dear Maria, Count Me In," an anthem that has closed countless All Time Low shows over the years, yet still retains its magic. By the first chorus, the band was nearly inaudible as thousands of voices overpowered them, while the Fremont canopy flashed with colors and the casino lights blinked in sync.
For a weekend focused on nostalgia, the kickoff event served as a perfect bridge between the past and the present. EVERYONE’S TALKING may be their latest chapter, but the energy flowing through Fremont Street demonstrated that the spark ignited in basements and Warped Tour parking lots still burns brightly beneath the neon lights of Las Vegas.
The When We Were Young weekend has officially begun, and All Time Low set the tone perfectly, reminding everyone that pop-punk isn’t just a memory — it’s still alive, loud, and echoing off the walls of downtown Las Vegas.
