Thaïs Parvez
Some bands define eras. And then there’s All Time Low, a band that knows exactly how to win over its audience with a high-energy live show packed with explosive pop-punk punch.
On February 15, 2026, Barcelona was sweating pure pop-punk once again. Razzmatazz played host to what quickly became a historic evening, as the American quartet returned to the city with their highly anticipated Everyone’s Talking Tour (Live Nation).
What began as a concert turned into a collective outpouring of nostalgia, the occasional spontaneous mosh pit, and brand-new anthems.
Between generational classics and the live spotlight on “Everyone’s Talking!”, the band, featuring vocalist and guitarist Alex Gaskarth, guitarist Jack Barakat, bassist Zack Merrick, and drummer Rian Dawson, made one thing clear: They’re not living off the past. In 2026, they’re writing their best present yet.
The evening also featured two special guests: Nashville singer Taylor Acorn and Mayday Parade, who were celebrating their 20th anniversary in full force.
Taylor Acorn: Fresh Energy and Honest Lyrics About Inner Battles
Taylor Acorn opened the show and was, without a doubt, one of the evening’s standout personal discoveries.
Her set, driven by honesty and emotional intensity, won over a crowd that may have arrived curious, but left fully convinced.
Songs like Psycho, Greener, and Poster Child highlighted her ability to blend lyrical vulnerability with explosive choruses. Special mention goes to her guitarist, who gave it everything on stage, flipping his guitar during the most punk-fueled moments.
With magnetic stage presence and a raspy voice that connects from the very first note, Acorn proved she earned her place on the bill. It was an intense, direct, and genuinely surprising opening set.
20 Years of Mayday Parade
Next up was Mayday Parade, celebrating their 20th anniversary with a setlist aimed straight at the fans’ hearts.
Jamie All Over and Kids in Love unleashed a wave of voices singing every word back, while Piece of Your Heart, performed with Derek Sanders on acoustic guitar, turned the venue into a sea of raised arms.
Alongside the classics, the band hinted at their ambitious new conceptual trilogy project, a move that reflects both their artistic maturity and their desire to keep evolving without losing the emo and pop-punk essence that made them genre staples.
They opened their set with Under My Sweater, one of the singles from their new EP “Sad”, offering a glimpse into this new era.
The connection was undeniable. The crowd was completely locked in.
At Hot BuZz (Mag), we had the chance to speak with Mayday Parade frontman Derek Sanders before their performance at Razzmatazz.
We’ll soon be publishing this exclusive interview on our website and YouTube channel, diving deeper into this new chapter, their two decades as a band, wild tour stories with All Time Low, and even fun details like their favorite Disney song to reimagine in full emo pop-punk style.
All Time Low Shine with “Everyone’s Talking!”: A Pop-Punk Party with a Renewed Sound
All Time Low kicked off their set with Mr. Blue Sky by Electric Light Orchestra playing as the intro, setting the stage for an explosive opening with SUCKERPUNCH, one of the standout singles from “Everyone’s Talking!”.
From that moment on, it was clear: this wasn’t just a concert. It was a full-scale celebration.
Once the band hit the stage, there was no slowing down. Weightless, Poppin’ Champagne, Damned If I Do Ya (Damned If I Don’t), and Backseat Serenade kept adrenaline levels sky-high, while Time-Bomb sparked an impromptu mosh pit that added a harder edge to the evening.
The new material stood out in particular. Little Bit and Falling for Strangers showcased a more mature band, with ambitious production and a broader sonic palette that embraces alternative textures without sacrificing their pop-punk immediacy. The sound throughout the evening was impeccable: powerful, crisp, and perfectly balanced.
One of the most celebrated moments came with the nod to Sum 41, a snippet of In Too Deep that triggered a wave of collective nostalgia and turned the venue into one massive singalong.
There was also room for emotion and a more stripped-back atmosphere with Missing You and Remembering Sunday, creating the perfect contrast to the physical intensity on the floor.
Another standout moment of crowd interaction came when a fan handed Alex Gaskarth an avocado plush toy. Grateful and joking, he quipped that he would have also appreciated some cheese to go with it.
During the first encore, Everyone’s Talking, Dirty Laundry, Sleepwalking, and Monsters (this time without Blackbear or Demi Lovato) pushed the energy even higher.
But the truly magical moment arrived during the second encore, when Derek Sanders returned to the stage to perform The Weather alongside All Time Low, a genuine display of camaraderie that perfectly captured the spirit of this joint tour and the long-standing friendship between the bands.
The evening closed with Lost in Stereo and the ultimate anthem, Dear Maria, Count Me In. It was nothing short of euphoric: jumping, screaming, and total communion between band and audience.
All Time Low Confirm Their Best Moment Yet in 2026
What unfolded in Barcelona was more than just a pop-punk and alternative rock party. It was confirmation that All Time Low are in a phase of sonic maturity that places them in one of the most compelling moments of their career.
They still make us scream like it’s the first time, but now with an artistic confidence that proves that, in 2026, they still have plenty to say with “Everyone’s Talking!”.
Setlist from All Time Low’s concert at Razzmatazz in Barcelona on February 15, 2026, as part of their Everyone’s Talking! Tour:
- Mr. Blue Sky (Electric Light Orchestra cover)
- SUCKERPUNCH
- Weightless
- Poppin’ Champagne
- PMA
- Damned If I Do Ya (Damned If I Don’t)
- Time-Bomb
- Backseat Serenade
- Sleeping In
- Little Bit
- Something’s Gotta Give
- In Too Deep (Sum 41 cover) (Snippet)
- Falling for Strangers
- Missing You
- Remembering Sunday
Encore 1:
- Everyone’s Talking
- Dirty Laundry
- Sleepwalking
- Hate This Song (All Time Low & I Prevail song)
- Monsters
Encore 2:
- The Weather (with Derek Sanders)
- Lost in Stereo
- Dear Maria, Count Me In
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