TX2 interview: calling out politicians, SURPRISE Awsten (Waterparks) FaceTime & embracing haters

Evan Thomas, better known as TX2 ( ‪@TX2OFFICIAL‬ ), stopped by the idobi Radio studios and chatted with Nick Major about his career - which has gained significant traction thanks to his consistent use of TikTok and unapologetic approach to tackling controversial topics including standing up for LGBTQ+ rights and calling out state officials who are working to enact laws take rights away from minorities.
TX2 recently signed to ‪@hopelessrecords‬ and his first song released through them is "Loaded Guns".
Watch the full interview now to hear about all this, what lead to him being comfortable in his own skin and even a surprise FaceTime from Waterpark's Awsten Knight (a dream band of his to tour with).
Be sure to give this video a "like" & leave a comment if you enjoyed and let us know who we should chat with next!
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Filmed by: Tommy Wooldridge
Edited by: Nick Major

[@DameinWest]

Evans reaction when Austin answered is everything 🥲

[@TX2Fan452]

he looked so happy

[@bananakittycat5477]

i’m literally dying “really? that’s really nice🥺😁” THAT WAS SO SWEET

[@Momma_BanuOfficial]

I’m truly proud of you evan. You are growing up into the man we love and you’re following your dreams, your not letting the hate get to you, you’re helping others with mental health which is amazing. Your music is therapeutic to those who are in need of healing. So proud of you. Keep making such powerful songs. You’ve come so far in your career 🖤

[@lovingdragons]

Bro you are everywhere-

[@Momma_BanuOfficial]

@moon_is.mentally_unstable hey!

[@Momma_BanuOfficial]

@@lovingdragons heyyyyyyy!!!!!!

[@Roxy-rj3zv]

​@kdog13oooo it's a fan page

[@Momma_BanuOfficial]

@@Roxy-rj3zvThank you for understanding.

[@beccawatson3346]

I love TX2! He's such an honest person, but is a total badass!

[@FACEL1FT]

He is neither

[@cassowary30]

​@@FACEL1FTkzbin.info/www/bejne/opK2gWBrramModEsi=8-D7r_HDNZ0OI4Mu

[@fluffycat2728]

@@FACEL1FTneither are you

[@FACEL1FT]

@@fluffycat2728 hazbin hotel fan

[@rozi_is_a_racoon]

Bro tx2 seems like such a nice and genuine guy what 😭😭

[@clusterswag]

I still can’t believe the guy I saw in like a shed last year is going on tour with SWS😭 I’m so proud and happy for him🖤 AND AWSTEN IS ALIVE

[@idobi]

I was so hyped when that tour got announced!! Super proud of him 🙂 Thanks for checking out the interview! -Nick

[@selenaandmattvanderploeg5830]

Awww the way he got distracted by the dog

[@TX2FANOFFICIAL]

Frrrr

[@JazmineLoera]

I’m so thankful that they called Awsten and he actually answered. We know Awsten is alive 🫶🫶(and he has facial hair)

[@mcrfobnfctesws]

omg hi Jaz it's nae

[@LILxPEEPUS]

@@mcrfobnfcteswsJaz NAE IS TRYING TO CONTACT YOU!!

[@noa_hanrahan]

He's finally getting the recognition he deserves 🖤

[@n0b0dysgrav3]

he looked kinda uncomfortable but im so proud of him and i love him so much. i love his songs so much

[@n0b0dysgrav3]

@moon_is.mentally_unstable hiii lol

[@ashleyencalada]

what a lil cutie, you'll go far Ev! Rooting for you. This is a great interview. Very refreshing to be able to hear your thoughts in a longer format & to hear the thought process behind your songs. You're making a big difference, very proud of you. I will be following your career no matter where it goes. Wishing you genuine success and more importantly, peace.

[@ALiteralGodess45]

Omg Evan gets so shy when he's complimented on his music, it's adorable 😂😂

[@FrIoveMochi]

He is such a great artist he should never quit he is my fav artist

[@Purple_girl321]

I AGREE

[@em0shorty]

this man is really going places and i know his career is gonna be filled with tons of opporunities to find out more about himself and express everything he can into every song he makes. this world and music industry is lucky to have such a down to earth and fun loving, real wholesome guy that doesnt shy away from his truth. you go evan, keep being you! he is truly a rockstar and inspiration

[@Tx2obsessed-s]

The dog sleeping/laying on evans leg was so cute

[@SodapopJensen]

Yesss

[@Ember-leeHughes]

ilytx2 iambgfn 🌹🖤❤️🫢

[@yasqueen9376]

I love TX2 so much, I can’t wait for Degrade Me to drop and how starstuck he was when y’all called Awsten was so cute.

[@yasqueen9376]

Ten months later, I met Evan after a show in Fort Collins and I was so starstruck that I literally couldn’t speak and now I feel Evan talking to Awsten so hard lol

[@Addy_8423]

My fav from him is pull the plug also the way he just flipped the switch and became the world's biggest fan girl is just perfect 😂❤

[@NEMESIS_OFFCIAL]

THE DOG SLEEPING ON EVANS LEG! AHH IM DYING

[@asoba_]

we have proof that awsten is in fact alive and not dead !!!!!!! Also this guy seems so chill

[@bristolurban8432]

Evan deep breathing while he was waiting for Awsten to answer was so cute lol, Can't wait for his song to come out in 2024

[@tarreek]

it’s so exciting to see an interview with this guy. he’s such an inspiration

[@randomhuman678]

watching this made my day 😭 i love tx2 so fucking much and he is blowing uppp im so proud 🖤🖤🖤

[@smooth_lizard8882]

Originally found tx2 when he released drop dead. I really enjoy it Evan, keep it up. Forget whatever haters say, your music is great. I’m literally in love with 6 seconds left right now. You have no idea how much I relate to that song. Ur Amazing.

[@feministgrrrl4995]

I love Evan sm as an artist and he seems like such an amazing person

[@j2acklez.144]

Evan has made it so far, and i would love to see him grow more as he uploads more songs,lately his music made me more confident, and im also so so SO proud of Evan he has been pushing through all the hate and using hate to create his music.

[@duckonboard]

I am so glad mcr, nickelback, eminem, and green day had a baby.

[@n0th1ngandn0where]

Real lol

[@Tx2ism_Vinny]

Real

[@duckonboard]

@@Tx2ism_Vinny no wayyy you're in the guitar bros gc lmao it's max

[@that_gay_pringle1072]

I heard of TX2 from a helluva boss edit a few months ago, and he has been my favorite artist ever since.

[@p1zzapug]

Do you have the link?

[@AlexSmith-m5s]

Love Evan’s music, deserves all the fame and none of the shit he’s gone through. Rock on man

[@rebekahcarter8120]

So much respect for this guy. He's so young but so talented & eloquent. I can't wait to see him have more & more success.

[@thiefnamer]

TX2 AND AWSTEN IM EXPLODING OH MY GOD

[@Mr.ScottAronJohnReynoldsReynol]

Love TX2OFFICIAL & YUNGBLUD ❤❤❤❤

[@izzypotter6213]

He's the sweetest, this guy deserves nothing but success ❤

[@gacha_xxtuber]

14:59 I was listening to him while ✨raking✨ and it gave me MOTIVATION LIKE NO OTHER

[@HRR4life221]

Evan is a new beast of life the world needs right now !!! Dammn. MIC DROP interview ! 🔥🔥🔥

[@KasMicFit]

i absolutely love this artist and know he’s going to go so far. ❤

[@vansil2671]

THE DOG JUST IMEDEATLY LOVES EVAN

[@fluffycat2728]

Evan’s smile is so contagious I couldn’t stop smiling when they called Austin

[@WrenRamirez-mi5oh]

I love Evan he's so nice and he's such a vibe

[@danaellison3216]

Evans voice is so different compared to his singing voice, its so calming

[@Amy-xk1ms]

Drag is not a crime 👏🏳‍🌈

[@ilikecats-sn3oh]

true! You know what also makes me want to be SICK? They’ve banned drag shows in multiple states but have done NOTHING about child beauty pageants, like “sure lets let these 5 y/o girls get fake tanned and put them on a stage to be judged by GROWN ADULTS on their “beauty” but we should ban drag shows because they’re grooming children” WHOS IDEA WAS THIS?

[@Sam_The_Slush]

This video just makes me want to binge Tx2 songs and tiktoks and shorts

[@Hellsreject93]

Evan is one of the most intelligent artists of this time and I am glad we’re both from Colorado!!

[@The_traveling_bartender]

Love this guy (tx2) even more now. Great interview. Maybe one of your best.

[@Bree_tx2Fan]

I dont think I've ever been happier to see someone pick up the phone

[@miloluvsguitar38]

AMAZING INTERVIEW WE LOVE U EVAN

[@xxAngelKittyxx]

Evan is literally: He's a cinnamon roll but can actually kill you lol

[@Emokid4life4sure]

I love the song I would hate me too because it is the only song I can fully relate to. I cried because I finally know I’m not alone with these feelings. ❤️ also I would like to say that there are ways to many non excepting Christian’s out there but me and my family are Christian but we accept everyone. My mom even told me if I became a part of the community she would be mad because she just wants me to be happy.

[@eemoahh]

I’ve been a fan of Evan since he was promoting Trust No One when it just came out

[@piercethecoffee]

I’ve been on TX2 since early 2020 cause I was listening a lot of rap back then and Spotify recommended Living Punk Rock to me and that’s when I got introduced to Evan and his music. I grew up Emo and listening to rock and emo music due to my parents liking that type and I had a rap phase when I found TX2. When Evan started putting out the emo/rock music happen to be around when I really started getting into emo and rock music so happy to see him grow

[@ohiosmartydempinkhat9684]

You keep doing what you're doing because you're fuckin awesome!

[@janetlewis7381]

A great new artist. Will I finally be getting onto the ground floor with a band? You're going places, dude. Keep it going!!!!

[@AutisticTeddyBear]

Tx2 love ya❤ your music is bad ass

[@whaleswithwings]

I can finally die happy now knowing my two favorite musicians did this. Thank you.

[@tyjobpd]

cheering that awsten is alive

[@Onyx_On_Pawzzzzzz]

I love Evan’s face when they called awsten

[@zombieking7066]

I LOVE YOU TX2 🖤

[@crazee_lemon]

So wholesome!!! 😭

[@wil19853]

What a great interview!!!!

[@StevenStruthers]

I love your. You are a big big podcast which I love to desk all day. I watch it almost every day when I'm having anxiety which I don't even know what that means, but I always watch your things. I will like and fix I will. I can fix drive every time I can.

[@Milagoodchild]

Evan is inspiring! i love how strong he is, and his music, and from me seeing most of his videos, i know he will never quit! him and Cam are the bestest friends i i’ve seen on yt! stay strong evan! his face when He answered is amazing! love his songs! and his new song! 🎵 love ya evan!!!

[@Xxx_2D_xxX]

I’ll be proud in the future to grow up with evan

[@addielabree]

YEAH EVAN!!!!!!!!!

[@LexisStewart-ni4up]

i love TX2 its one of my favourite bands i love how Evan mentioned green day in this interview because green day is my favourite band

[@Jag0D1-Th3_F0x]

6:53 hii um.thats wher- aww this is so cute

[@vyeagra420]

The way ppl are actually hyping him up is proof that making good modern day music is rare/dying out

[@nobleworkthriftstore2576]

The dog on his leg❤

[@Amy-xk1ms]

Yes 👍👏👏👏👏 so important 🏳‍🌈

[@Ace_is_the_name]

Tell me I'm not the only one waiting for Evan (tx2) to pet the dog

[@CARMA-ij6yo]

Evans face when he picks up is priceless!!!

[@Jayden-Hernandez]

I love every song by Tx2 ❤

[@BLACKSKYSOFFICIAL]

I love how Evan looked when he answered

[@Random_funstuff]

People need to stop hating tx2

[@dmajorgamergirl]

Tommy's shirt.....respect on so many levels

[@idobi]

RIP Eddie!! 😭 I can't wait for the final season!!! - Tommy

[@dmajorgamergirl]

@@idobi YESSS OMG 😭🙏🏼

[@jaquwanda]

Ur pretty cool Even! Love ur stuff can’t wait for some more stuff!!!

[@ryeleighlawler]

I absolutely love him! He’s amazing! Oh please interview Johnnie Guilbert and Jake Webber next if yall haven’t already 🥹

[@Ameliafromkatieg8]

I like how his face lit up 😃

[@curshellbaum3215]

Tx2❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉😊

[@HAZBIN_HOTEL55]

I love tx2

[@CaptainBonesGaming]

HE SAID HE SHOULD BE COMING TO THE UK NEXT YEAR YESSSSSS

[@rosaislas3355]

Ahhhhhhhhh tx2 ahhhhhhhhh 😂❤❤❤❤

[@sonyachirrey2727]

TX2 is an awesome artist along with Dylan walker

[@awstenproperty]

PLEASE collab with Waterparks I need it please!!

[@P4RXP1LL3D]

AWSTEN'S ALIVEEEE

[@Zia_the_zebra]

Evans a badass

[@makenziestancer146]

Look i dont give a shit about if u are pride or not or what people think i just love the vibes the music gives me and its fire and very controversial lyrics that give me a smile

[@xxhelena.julietxx]

how cool would it be if tx2 wrote a song that was mixed with the hate comments 🔥

[@deborahproctor8262]

0:05 the way I screamed at the first mention of Gerard Way is unhealthy

[@EmnaTX2lover]

Woo I love TX2

[@X_JamesFleamontPotter_X]

EVAN BEING A PARX FAN IS EVERYTHING

[@Kyliefranks-vd5oy]

I love you and want you to keep doing what you like to do your a bad ass

[@CARMA-ij6yo]

I love how he's saying "old fucks" bro it's hilarious. I love how he can be so hilarious and cocky, but so smart political and right. VEAN U R THE BEST! also thx for talking about abortion. Ur amazing

[@Sophiazimmelmusic]

COME TO WISCONSIN!!!!!

[@NoodlesDoodles]

Going to see him in like A week

[@That.Gap-Child]

LUCKYY

[@ditta9649]

omg just cliked on this acidentally and im crying bc gerard way is my favoiurite

[@MarleyRainSaunders]

I LOVE TX2 YESSSSS

[@PaytonCampbell-si6ks]

He's doing great his music I awesome

[@xzequa]

AWSTEN! AWSTEN! AWSTEN!!

[@ClaireWoodrum]

Tx2 is the best😊😊😊❤❤

[@GoblinsDev]

Facts

[@Iris_33332]

Tx2 fangirling over Austin is everything lol

[@allisonkaufman4688]

PREACH EVANNNNNN