Last week at Huntington Bank Pavilion in downtown Chicago, 5 Seconds of Summer showed us a proper rock show. The band, comprised of four members–Calum Hood on bass, frontman Luke Hemmings, Michael Clifford on guitar, and Ashton Irwin on drums–played to thousands of screaming fans all their hits: She Looks So Perfect, Amnesia, Teeth, and ending with their smash Youngblood.
With fun video interludes throughout the show, a giant inflatable pair of dice donning the names of fan favorite songs, and an encore where they came onto the stage wearing bathrobes, the show was nothing short of a hype and hilarious ride. Check out the photos below, by Gaby Deimeke.
Mañana será bonito, but last night at NRG Stadium was pretty incredible too. A stacked lineup of Agudelo, Young Miko, and Karol G hyped the crowd with Reggaeton beats at perreo for hours. Featuring an all-female band, twenty dancers, a narration by Morgan Freeman, and pink props galore, the creator of “Bichota Season” put on a 2.5 hour show to over 70,000 adoring fans, many holding signs and Colombian flags. Check out the photos below from the event, taken by Gaby Deimeke.
The Jonas Brothers kicked off their new tour “Five Albums. One Night.” last night at Yankee Stadium to 46,500 screaming fans in the Bronx. They played hits from all five of their albums, including older fan favorites, “SOS,” “Year 3000” and “Hello Beautiful,” as well as newer hits, “Waffle House,” “Wings,” and “Sucker.”
They welcomed surprise guests Jon Bellion and Kirk Franklin to join them in singing, “Walls,” as well as a surprise from Big Rob during the rap verse on “Burning Up.” Check out the photos below from the show, taken by Gaby Deimeke.
Quinn XCII’s The People’s Tour came to St. Louis on June 13, 2023, and regardless of it being a late weeknight show, fans turned out to fill St. Louis Music Park.
Julia Wolf kicked off the show with her chill-yet-dance vibes, and if you don’t know her already, we’re sure you will soon. We saw at least one person in the crowd pulling up Julia Wolf’s Spotify page during her set. Before moving into her single “Get Off My,” she told a story about how she was brought into music because of a teacher, but a dean at a college told her that she’d never find success in the industry. She is, of course, glad that she didn’t listen to him, or else she wouldn’t be singing with us all today. She encouraged us all to not give up on our dreams, and then provided us with a song we can sing when people try to get in the way of that.
Arizona was up next, and they told us that they were having a blast finally being back on the road on tour after four long years. They played songs off of their latest self-titled album, as well original favorites like “Oceans Away.” At one point, lead singer Zachary Charles paused to ask someone in the crowd about the sign they were carrying. That person told Zachary that listening to Arizona’s music quite literally saved her life and helped her through a really tough time in her life. It was an emotional and touching moment, and we were all reminded of the power of music.
Before Quinn XCII took the stage, a video played over the monitors that announced he had recovered from his scooter accident that left him with a head injury and then made fun of how people still mispronounce his name. When Quinn XCII came out, it was to the sounds of an electrified audience, and he promised to play a lot of new songs as well as a lot of old favorites. He said that between Covid and other delays, he would never take for granted any of his shows. Between the energy and joy both on stage and around the amphitheater, we can say that statement held up.
If you wanted to hear some jaw-dropping vocals, heartbreaking lyrics and soothing melodies, Moody Amphitheater was the place to be last night. Musicians mehro and Dermot Kennedy performed their hits to a lively crowd, complete with swaying vocals, guitars and crowd chanting choruses. See the photos below, taken by Gaby Deimeke.
Arlington, Texas turned into a Swiftie party this weekend as Gayle, Muna and Taylor Swift graced the stage for the iconic Eras Tour. Taylor played hits from all of her Eras and put on a spectacular show. Check out the photos below, taken by Gaby Deimeke.
February 12, 2023 was a night to remember – and not because of the Super Bowl – as P1Harmony became the first K-pop band to play the historic Grand Ole Opry in Music City. Their setlist included songs across their discography, including “Back Down” and “BFF” from their latest EP Harmony: Set In, as well as favorites from past releases such as “Doom Du Doom” and “Follow Me,” the latter in which the crowd was delightfully shocked when streamer cannons shot off towards the end of the song.
Being in Nashville, the band naturally thought to give a shout out to country music. Soul decided to sing an a capella rendition of “Home on the Range,” which was hilarious and at the same time beautiful, and the entire audience sang along with smiles on their faces.
The band acknowledged that it was Super Bowl Sunday, and everyone could have been at home watching Rihanna play. But they weren’t, so P1Harmony was grateful to their fans for being there. Judging by the cheers, deafening screams, and dancing throughout the concert, we don’t think it was a tough decision for them.
Tove Lo kicked off her North American Dirt Femme Tour in Music City with a sold out show at the historic Ryman Auditorium. She started the night with high energy, opening with “Pineapple Slice” before moving into “Attention Whore,” both songs off of her latest album Dirt Femme. She then laid down some ground rules for us before continuing, which included dancing with her, crying with her, and feeling sexy at least once.
We’d be remiss if we didn’t mention the wardrobe! Tove Lo started the night in her iconic golden piece most notably featuring faux nudity, and later changed into a sparkling, fringe-covered outfit with rips all the way up and down the pants. Tove Lo commented on her wardrobe after singing “Grapefruit,” a powerful song about her past experience with disordered eating and her relationship with her body. She told us how it was a long journey, but “I’m glad I did the work,” and that now she is clearly “comfortable being half-naked on stage.” She reminded us that her concerts were a place where she wants everyone to be themselves, resulting in cheers and hugs in the audience.
The setlist included songs from each of her albums, but a highlight of the night was when Nashville was treated to being the first to hear a brand new song called “Borderline” – which we can confidently say is a banger and you’ll want to add it to your playlist when it comes out in a couple of days!
When Tove Lo came out for her encores, we were surprised by the third outfit of the night, this one all metallic! As she took the stage again, she told us that she had met a man in Nashville the day before and asked him what he wanted to hear at the show. So the crowd was blessed to hear “Stranger” played live for the first time ever, before Tove Lo closed out the night with the song that started it all – “Habits (Stay High)” – and the beginning of Dirt Femme – “No One Dies From Love.” These two were significant to end the night with, as Tove Lo noted that “Habits” was released independently, and Dirt Femme is her first album as an indie artist, bringing her full circle.
If you weren’t with us in Nashville last night dancing and singing and banging on the benches of the Ryman, we hope you’re catching this show during the rest of the tour!
English singer, songwriter, model, and actress Suki Waterhouse stopped at August Hall in San Francisco for the second show of her “Coolest Place In The World Tour.” With the release of her latest EP, Milk Teeth, and debut album I Can’t Let Go, the singer found many dedicated fans at her first North American headliner tour. The show started off strong with “Bullshit on the Internet” and was followed by “The Devil I Know.” A few songs later, she played an unreleased song called “To Love.” In between her performances, Suki joked that she was everyone’s “millennial mom” and also explained the meaning behind a lot of her lyrics. The entire crowd sang along to popular songs like “Johanna,” creating a welcoming and intimate vibe.
Suki Waterhouse’s set concluded with “Nostalgia,” followed by a two-song encore consisting of “Blessed” and “Good Looking.” Before performing “Good Looking,” she explained how the song changed her life when it gained popularity on the internet. Before leaving, Suki Waterhouse hopped off the stage and ran to the barricade to hug and take selfies with her enthusiastic fans. She also autographed a few posters and books, as she is going to play a character in the television adaptation of Taylor Jenkins Reid’s bestselling novel, Daisy Jones and The Six.
The “Coolest Place In The World Tour” runs through February 10, hitting many major cities across the United States. Make sure to stream Milk Teeth and I Can’t Let Go, and catch Suki Waterhouse at a tour date near you!
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