Scene Queen has told us a little about why she is so excited to kick off the Summer School US Tour.
The run also features Stand Atlantic, Magnolia Park, The Home Team, Letdown. and Honey Revenge. It begins July 10 in Cleveland, Ohio.
On the lineup itself, Scene Queen told us “We were all friends prior to this tour because we’ve always been on the outskirts of the scene. Whether it’s because we’re queers or nerds, people have always had something to say about our bands. Because of that, we’ve formed this weird little bond, and I’ve tried to tour with every band on the lineup at some point. The timings haven’t aligned until now, so the fact that we get to do this is so sick. What connects all the bands on this tour is that everything we do is so unserious. Our fans are down to come out and have a party, which is amazing.”
She continues “I’m friends with all these people, but I’m also an actual fan of every band on this tour. It’s so special to be able to tour with people that not only do you idolise, but also carry the same values as you. I don’t have to worry about my fans in this crowd because there are so many women, queer people, and people of colour on this lineup. I’ve always said that I don’t want to go on a tour that isn’t at least 50 per cent women or queer people because that feels like a failed opportunity to help grow the community that I am so proud of. I’m stoked about this tour because it’s everything I wish I had growing up in the scene.”
You can read our full interview with Scene Queen, and chats with all the other bands on the lineup, inside our Summer School special edition mini magazine, available on the tour, in select Hot Topic stores and at SHOP.ROCKSOUND.TV.
