Avril Lavigne Collaborates with Simple Plan on Anthemic Single ‘Young & Dumb’
In a move that is set to delight fans of both punk-rock and pop-punk music, Avril Lavigne has teamed up with Canadian rockers Simple Plan on the anthemic single ‘Young & Dumb’. The song, released via Big Noise Music Group, marks a significant collaboration between two of the most iconic names in the music industry. According to Rocksound TV, the song is a culmination of a long-standing friendship between Avril Lavigne and Simple Plan.
The collaboration is especially significant given the history between Avril Lavigne and Simple Plan. As Rocksound TV reports, the two acts have toured together in the past, including on Avril’s very first arena tour back in 2003. Avril Lavigne expressed her excitement about the collaboration, stating: "This is such a full-circle moment. Not only did Simple Plan tour with me last year on the Greatest Hits Tour, but we also toured together in 2003 on my very first arena tour. We were so young – just a bunch of kids from small towns in Canada who had just released our debut albums. We connected instantly and became friends."
The new single, ‘Young & Dumb’, is a nostalgic tribute to the past, while also celebrating the present. Avril Lavigne explained, "A few months ago, I called them up, and we got together in the studio to write ‘Young & Dumb.’ We wanted to capture that special time in our lives – when everything was new, and we were chasing our dreams. This song is for our fans. It’s a tribute to the past, but also a celebration of the present. In our hearts, we’re still those same kids, and our love for music hasn’t changed. It’s about friendship, nostalgia, and the way music has kept us connected through the years."
The release of ‘Young & Dumb’ coincides with the 2025 extension of Avril Lavigne’s ‘Greatest Hits Tour’, which will see Simple Plan support on a run of shows across the US and Canada. Other supporting acts include Fefe Dobson and We The Kings. As Rocksound TV notes, the tour is set to kickstart later this month, with a string of dates scheduled across North America.
Fans can catch Avril Lavigne and Simple Plan live on tour, with dates scheduled in May and June. A full list of dates has been released, with stops in cities including Moncton, Halifax, New York, London, and many more.
As reported by Rocksound TV, the collaboration between Avril Lavigne and Simple Plan is a significant one, marking a new chapter in the careers of two of the most influential acts in rock music. The release of ‘Young & Dumb’ is a testament to the enduring power of music to bring people together, and fans are eagerly anticipating the opportunity to experience the anthemic single live on tour.
The full list of tour dates is as follows:
MAY
- 18 – Moncton, NB @ Avenir Centre
- 20 – Halifax, NS @ Scotiabank Centre
- 25 – Bangor, ME @ Maine Savings Amphitheatre
- 27 – Saratoga Springs, NY @ Broadview Stage at SPAC
- 28 – Syracuse, NY @ Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater
- 30 – New York, NY @ Madison Square Garden
JUNE
- 3 – London, ON @ Canada Life Place
- 5 – Niagara Falls, ON @ Fallsview Casino Resort
- 7 – Hershey, PA @ Hersheypark Stadium
- 8 – Cincinnati, OH @ Riverbend Music Center
- 10 – Noblesville, IN @ Ruoff Music Center
- 12 – St. Louis, MO @ Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre – St. Louis
- 17 – Raleigh, NC @ Coastal Credit Union Music Park
- 18 – Charleston, SC @ Credit One Stadium
- 20 – Tampa, FL @ MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
- 21 – Hollywood, FL @ Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
- 23 – Jacksonville, FL @ Daily’s Place
- 26 – Burgettstown, PA @ The Pavilion at Star Lake
- 27 – Bethel, NY @ Bethel Woods Center for the Arts
- 29 – Burls Creek, ON @ Burl’s Creek Event Grounds
Source: Rocksound TV
