We caught up with The Paradox at Riot Fest 2025 to talk viral breakout “Do Me Like That” (hello, follows from Shaq, Kyrie & Kehlani), building a high-octane set around their new NSFW EP, and the early-2000s pop-punk DNA they proudly channel (Blink-182, Sum 41, Good Charlotte, Green Day, Fall Out Boy).
The band digs into crowd work vs. intimacy, onstage chaos control (dropped sticks, busted monitors—keep playing), and the secret weapon you can’t miss: Zealand’s wild energy. They also share how they stay grounded (video games, anime, family), non-music inspirations (old movies, skate, real-world unity), and what’s next: U.S. dates with All Time Low, Mayday Parade, Four Year Strong & The Cab, plus Europe in January.
Highlights
NSFW live blueprint: fast→slow→blast off
Viral surprise: big-name follows & fanbase growth
Set momentum + Atlanta roots
Staying sane on the rise (One Piece, Tony Hawk, Pokémon Crystal)
🎥 Interview by Music Coast
🎧 New EP: NSFW (Not Safe For Work) — out now
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