On Friday night, September 5, Houston’s 713 Music Hall turned into a full-blown pop-punk celebration as fans packed the venue for a stacked lineup headlined by Simple Plan, with support from LØLØ, Bowling for Soup and 3OH!3. From the first note of the night to the last chorus, it was a marathon of anthems, humor, and high-energy performances that felt like a festival squeezed into one unforgettable evening.

LØLØ Kicks Off with Rising Pop-Punk Energy
    Opening the night was Canadian singer-songwriter LØLØ (Lauren Mandel), backed by her touring band. Bursting onto the scene in the late 2010s, LØLØ has become a fast-rising name in modern pop-punk thanks to her mix of confessional lyrics and tongue-in-cheek humor. She and her band ripped through "Faceplant" and "2 Of Us," setting the tone for the night. Highlights included her newest 2025 release, "The Devil Wears Converse"  then "Debbie Downer," with the emotional "Hurt Less" showcasing her softer side before bouncing back with "U Turn Me On (but u give me depression)" and "DON’T!." LØLØ closed with "Hot Girls in Hell," introducing her bandmates with charm and humor. Though her band lineup rotates, LØLØ’s fiery stage presence made her feel like a natural fit among seasoned pop-punk veterans.

3OH!3 Brings the Party Vibes
    Colorado duo 3OH!3, made up of Sean Foreman and Nathaniel Motte, brought a different kind of chaos with their electro-pop anthems. Known for their mix of tongue-in-cheek bravado and high-energy beats, they’ve been crowd favorites since their 2008 breakout Don’t Trust Me. Their Houston set was a wild ride and even featured a "live" drummer and a guitar player which added depth to their performance. 3OH!3 opened with "PunkBtch*" and "Starstrukk" before keeping the dance-party vibe alive with "Double Vision" and "Richman." The crowd went wild for "Touchin’ On My" and the newest 2025 single release "Slushie," while "My First Kiss" turned into a massive singalong. Their banter and explosive chemistry made the show as fun as it was chaotic. they capped off their set with "Colorado Sunrise" and "I’m Not Your Boyfriend Baby." They closed with their biggest hit, "Don’t Trust Me," leaving the audience hyped and sweaty, perfectly primed for what was to come.

Bowling for Soup Delivers Laughter and Nostalgia
    Next up, Texas heroes Bowling for Soup took the stage. The band - consisting of Jaret Reddick (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Chris Burney (lead guitar, backing vocals), Erik Chandler (bass, backing vocals), and Gary Wiseman (drums) - has been a cornerstone of pop-punk since forming in Wichita Falls in 1994. They’re best known for pairing cheeky humor with arena-ready hooks. Starting with "Girl All the Bad Guys Want" and "High School Never Ends," the crowd was instantly on their side. Their playful medley included snippets of "Hey Mickey," "Cum On Feel the Noize," "DONTTRUSTME" and "Fight for Your Right." Local pride soared during "Ohio (Come Back to Texas)," while "Today Is Gonna Be a Great Day" (their Phineas and Ferb theme song) turned the venue into a cartoon singalong. Between jokes, the band delivered heartfelt moments like "Turbulence" before powering through "Punk Rock 101" and "Stacy’s Mom," closing with the still-anthemic "1985." Their chemistry - especially Reddick’s comedic banter with Burney - made it feel like hanging out with old friends who just happen to be rock stars.

Simple Plan’s Pop-Punk Homecoming
    Finally, Montréal legends Simple Plan stormed the stage. The band’s current lineup remains its classic core: Pierre Bouvier (lead vocals, bass), Chuck Comeau (drums), Jeff Stinco (lead guitar), and Sébastien Lefebvre (rhythm guitar, backing vocals). Together since 1999, they’ve built a career blending humor, honesty, and pop-punk power. Opening with "I’d Do Anything," they quickly cycled through their newest 2025 release "Nothing Changes," the 2005 release "Shut Up!" and then "Jump."

    Bouvier’s voice carried the crowd through every chorus, while Comeau’s drumming kept the pace relentless and Stinco and Lefebvre’s guitar work gave each anthem its punch. One of the biggest highlights came when LØLØ returned to duet on "Jet Lag," her voice meshing seamlessly with Bouvier’s. The middle of the set turned more emotional, with "Astronaut" and "Welcome to My Life" drawing loud singalongs. Beachballs were then released into the crowd for the song "Summer Paradise." Bouvier made a quick dash through the outside edge of the crowd to a keyboard that was set up at the soundboard for a solo performance of "Untitled (How Could This Happen to Me?)" creating a sea of swaying lights.

    Of course, Simple Plan balanced the emotion with fun. Their medley of deep cuts "The Worst Day Ever," "My Alien," "God Must Hate Me," "Grow Up," and "Vacation" had the 713 Music Hall  bouncing and then the cover mashup of "All Star," "Sk8er Boi" and "Mr. Brightside" gave fans pure nostalgia.

    For their song "What’s New Scooby-Doo?," Scoobie Doo dressed fans were invited onto the stage for the singAlong. Brouvier was impressed enough to mention that they had never had that many Scooby's on the stage with them before. They then closed the main set with "Where I Belong" (their collaboration with State Champs). The band quickly returned for an encore of "I’m Just a Kid" and "Perfect," wrapping the night with joy and heart.

    From the fresh spark of LØLØ, to 3OH!3’s party-starting antics, to Bowling for Soup’s comedic camaraderie and finally to Simple Plan’s timeless anthems, the night at 713 Music Hall was more than a concert — it was a generational celebration of pop-punk.

Simple Plan Setlist:
I'd Do Anything (2002)
Nothing Changes (2025)
Shut Up! (2005)
Jump (2004)
Addicted (2003)
Jet Lag (With Lolo) (1022)
Can't Keep My Hands Off You (2011)
Astronaut (2011)
Welcome to My Life (2004)
Summer Paradise (2012)
Untitled (How Could This Happen to Me?) (2005)
Thank You (2004)
The Worst Day Ever / My Alien / God Must Hate Me /
    Grow Up / Vacation (2002)
All Star / Sk8er Boi / Mr. Brightside
What's New Scooby Doo? (2021)
Where I Belong (Simple Plan & State Champs song) (2019)
Encore
I'm Just a Kid (2002)
Perfect (2003)

Bowling For Soup Setlist:
Girl All the Bad Guys Want (2002)
(snippets of “Hey Mickey,” “Cum on Feel the Noize,” “DONTTRUSTME,” and “Fight for Your Right”)
High School Never Ends (2006)
Ohio (Come Back to Texas) (2005)
Today Is Gonna Be a Great Day (2009) Phineas and Ferb intro theme
Almost (2004)
Turbulence (2011)
Punk Rock 101 (2003)
Stacy's Mom (Fountains of Wayne cover)
1985 (SR‐71 cover)

30H!3 Setlist:
PunkBitch (2008)
Starstrukk (2008)
Double Vision (2010)
Richman (2008)
Hear Me Now (2016)
Touchin on My (2010)
Slushie (2025)
My First Kiss (2010)
Colorado Sunrise (2008)
I'm Not Your Boyfriend Baby (2008)
Don't Trust Me (2008)

LØLØ  Setlist:
faceplant (2023)
2 of us (2024)
the devil wears converse (2025)
debbie downer (2022)
hurt less (2021)
u turn me on (but u give me depression) (2022)
DON'T! (2024}
omg (2023)
I Love It (Icona Pop cover)
hot girls in hell (2023)