The Devil Wears Converse, and LOLO's Not Falling for It
LØLØ doesn’t just make music for the girls who fell for the wrong guy—she writes anthems for anyone who’s ever gotten burned and still had the nerve to laugh about it afterward. Armed with a sharp tongue, a soft heart, and a soundtrack of crunchy guitars and pop-punk hooks, the Toronto-born artist is building a discography that feels both rebellious and relatable.
Her latest single, “the devil wears converse,” is a tongue-in-cheek takedown of a very specific kind of heartbreak—one that wears vintage tees, backward hats, and just enough charm to leave a trail of chaos behind. Equal parts playful and piercing, the track follows the deluxe edition of her debut album falling for robots and wishing I was one, a project that leaned deep into vulnerability without ever letting go of its edge.
This summer, LØLØ is also making serious noise on stages around the world. After earning her stripes opening for genre heavyweights like New Found Glory, State Champs, and Boys Like Girls, she’s now playing some of the biggest alt festivals on the planet—Lollapalooza, Slam Dunk, Rock Am Ring, and more. With a coveted spot on the returning Vans Warped Tour and a massive North American tour alongside Simple Plan kicking off this August, LØLØ’s name is quickly becoming a fixture in the scene’s modern revival.
But while her resume is packed with tour dates and festival spots, it’s her honesty that really cuts through. Whether she’s writing about heartbreak, identity, or emotional detachment in a digital world, LØLØ has a way of making the messy parts feel melodic—and turning personal chaos into collective catharsis. Consider this your warning: classic shoes or not, she’s the one in charge now.
Photo Credit: Justin Alexis
“the devil wears converse” is such a fun but sharp title—what inspired this new single, and how did the idea first come together?
Thank you! I have had this title written down in my concept list for a very long time—actually, I tried writing the same song a couple years ago, but it didn’t turn out as good, so I never released it. I always thought it would be a funny spin on the movie title “The Devil Wears Prada”—I really like taking movie titles and turning them into songs. I think it’s a fun exercise. The inspiration for the idea of the song, though, would be when I really did meet the devil himself, and he happened to be wearing Converse and a band tee.
You’ve described the song as a bit of a warning to girls about a certain type of guy—were you pulling from personal experience, stories from friends, or just leaning into the pop-punk playbook?
Oh, definitely from personal experience.
You’re hitting the stage at Warped Tour’s return this month—how does it feel to be part of such an iconic festival lineup, especially as someone shaping the next wave of pop-punk?
I am sooo honored to be playing such an iconic festival, and I’m so happy I got this opportunity. I think the “pop punk” genre is so broad these days, and I’m excited to show people my spin on it.
Following Warped, you’re heading out on a massive North American headline run with Simple Plan. What are you most excited about going into that tour?
Honesty, just the fact that I’m touring with three bands I listened to as a kid is the most exciting and cool thing ever. Even though I guess Simple Plan are my friends now—wtf?! I still get really starstruck and nervous talking to them. Hopefully, this tour will help me feel calmer around them
Your debut album falling for robots and wishing I was one had such a raw emotional core—how does this new single reflect where you’re at now, both personally and musically?
“the devil wears converse” is a happy and fun song—which I recognize is rare for me. I wrote it in my lover era, I suppose. I also just really wanted an exciting, upbeat track that I could play on a fun summer tour. I’d say the rest of the songs I’m currently working on are a bit different and more indie-pop leaning, but this track will be a great bridge from where I was at with the last album and where I’m going, sonically.
You’ve shared stages with genre legends like New Found Glory, State Champs, and Boys Like Girls. What’s something you’ve learned from watching or working with them?
I’ve learned so much from everybody, but New Found Glory really took me under their wing and taught me everything I know about touring. I truly credit Chad from NFG for kick-starting my career—he found me on a Spotify playlist and the rest was history! They were all such good role models and really showed me how to rock and the bar for how to treat my openers now that I’m doing my own tours. They are some of the coolest people I have ever met!
Between Lollapalooza, Slam Dunk, and now Warped, your festival resume is stacked. What’s your favorite part of performing in a festival setting that you wouldn’t necessarily experience in other shows?
My favorite part is getting to watch all of the other bands! At a festival, there are truly so many bands to see and to discover. Plus, I really like all the cute booths that come with a festival. I’m also a sucker for a Ferris wheel.
