All articles tagged with #live review
The author revisits old notes from Lollapalooza 2026’s Thursday lineup, grading each act with a mostly B-centric lens (with a few standout scores like Blood Orange and Viagra Boys) to offer a candid, non-curved take on the performances after watching 15–20 minutes of each notable set, while noting weather, venue dynamics, and the author’s ongoing habit of turning leftovers into quick, transparent impressions.
Justin Bieber headlined Coachella 2026 to a record desert crowd but delivered a sparse, production-light set of mid-tempo pop and ballads, with a nostalgia-driven closer and guests Dijon, Tems, Wizkid, and Mk.gee; while the crowd was huge and the hype high, many fans felt the performance didn’t fully live up to the festival moment.
Paul McCartney staged the second night of an intimate two-night run at the Fonda Theatre, delivering a 25-song set from Beatles, Wings and solo catalogs in a 1,200-capacity room. Highlights included a rare full performance of 'Help!' and a Hendrix-inspired instrumental tribute, with generous banter and dedications (including a nod to wife Nancy Shevell). The show previewed his upcoming The Boys of Dungeon Lane album, though no new songs were played, and closed with the Abbey Road medley to emotional cheers from a star-studded crowd.
Indie rock supergroup Boygenius, consisting of Phoebe Bridgers, Lucy Dacus, and Julien Baker, delivered a triumphant and emotional performance at Madison Square Garden. The sold-out crowd complied with Bridgers' request to put away their phones, creating an intimate atmosphere. The setlist included songs from their debut album, as well as solo songs from each member. The night was filled with joy, tears, and moments of wild energy, leaving fans excited for the future of Boygenius.