Ruel (with support from Tim Atlas) performing at Brooklyn Steel in Brooklyn, NY on March 27, 2022. All photos taken by Amélie Stoddard.
Bad Bunny | Orlando
Bad Bunny performing at Amway Center in Orlando, FL on March 29, 2022. All photos taken by Valentina Ramirez.
Grandson | Philadelphia
Grandson (with support from Royal & the Serpent and Oxymorrons) performing at Union Transfer in Philadelphia, PA on March 26, 2022. All photos taken by Cami Liberty.
Relient K | Cleveland
Relient K (with support from Semler) performing at House of Blues in Cleveland, OH on March 27, 2022. All photos taken by Kayla Kreller.
Cavetown | Philadelphia
Cavetown (with support from Tessa Violet and Addison Grace) performing at The Fillmore in Philadelphia, PA on March 26, 2022. All photos taken by Sophia Zucker.
Tate McRae | Atlanta
In a rising popular venue in Atlanta, up-and-coming music sensation, Tate McRae, brings her tour to the South. At Terminal West, 18-year-old McRae has brought along UK-native, Mimi Webb, as a supporting act. “Only think about him on the weekdays and weekends,” McRae sings her opener to her Atlanta crowd. Paired with two dancers, one on either side of her, McRae is on stage with full leg extensions and light choreography. The crowd is roaring. “Hi, Atlanta.” Tate McRae waves at the fully packed venue. She remarks that her last time in Atlanta was at Music Midtown in September 2021. “It was my favorite festival to perform at,” the singer admits. After introductory notes, McRae starts the track for her 2020 anthem, “r u ok.”
“I have a question for you guys, does anyone here have any fake friends?” McRae’s dancers make their way back on stage for her next performance of her single, “all my friends are fake.” McRae’s custom “T8” sign lights up in array of colors as her next song, “Bad Ones,” begins to fill the room. After the track concludes, McRae’s band begins to reset as she looks around for a place to sit. Grabbing her mic and sitting perched on a stool, McRae lets her set dip to a light lull.
“Some of you may know I started out on YouTube,” she begins. She reminisces on her first song ever released, “I wrote it in 20 minutes when I was 13. And now it’s just stuck with me forever.” People begin to scream the title of the song from different places in the crowd. McRae laughs as the music for “One Day,” starts to play.
McRae notes that her next song she wrote when she was “in grade 10,” and recalls the moments leading up to its release. The track from her 2020 EP, “that way,” starts weave through the crowd like a dream. With lyrics like, “I know what you mean when you act like that,” McRae is reliving those memories all over again. As the track comes to a close, McRae hands off the stool and stands, visibly more energetic. Suddenly, a pulsing rhythmic tempo starts to play as the intro of “You” begins to play. Troye Sivan’s vocals singing “All I need is you,” play out as McRae takes center stage. Her dancers are serving high energy, popping their hips and swaying to the music.
Tracks like, “feel like shit,” “rubberband,” and “she’s all i wanna be,” start to finalize the moments leading to the end of McRae’s set. Hands are in the air as McRae’s fans thrive in this moment; the Canadian pop star has given such a performance. She ends the set with her most popular song, “you broke me first.” The audience is singing along at full volume. “Maybe you don’t like talking too much about yourself,” the audience yells as McRae hits every note to her final song. The beat drop sends the crowd into a frenzy as she moves into the next verse. As the song moves along, the room is buzzing on a tangible adrenaline rush. As McRae says her goodbyes to the crowd, phones are out recording her last moments on stage.
With her debut album, I Used To Think I Could Fly, out in May 2022, McRae is riding the highs of tour and new music. If you want to stay up-to-date on Tate McRae, you can find her on Instagram and Twitter (@TateMcRae) for more info on tour, merch, and (of course) her new album. You can also find the UK artist who’s rocking the charts on Instagram (@mimiiiwebb) and Twitter (@mimiwebb).
Words by Kaylee Pickens
Photos by Chandler Bunzol
Walker Hayes | New York City
Walker Hayes (with support from Mackenzie Porter) performing at Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City on March 24, 2022. All photos taken by Samantha Crowley.
Lucky Daye | Los Angeles
Lucky Daye (with support from Joyce Wrice) performing at The Novo in Los Angeles, CA on March 25, 2022. All photos taken by Samantha Baker.
Emo Nite | New York City
Emo Nite at Webster Hall in New York City on March 19, 2022. All photos taken by Alexis Marzo.
Drug Church | Toronto
Drug Church (with support from One Step Closer, Soul Blind, and Lurk) performing at Hard Luck Bar in Toronto, ON on March 22, 2022. All photos taken by Carly Boomer.
Above Ordinary Tour | Dallas
Above Ordinary Tour featuring Woo, Coogie, DeVita, Sogumm, and DJ Wegun at Deep Ellum Art Company in Dallas, TX on March 20, 2022. All photos taken by Anchita Tandon.
Gregory Alan Isakov | Chicago
Gregory Alan Isakov performing at Riviera Theatre in Chicago, IL on March 18, 2022. All photos taken by Michael Martin.
The Midnight | Indianapolis
The Midnight (with support from Nightly) performing at Old National Centre in Indianapolis, IN on March 15, 2022. All photos taken by Everly Ormiston.
The Dangerous Summer | Lakewood
The Dangerous Summer (with support from Cory Wells, The BRKN, and The Skies Above Us) performing at Mahall's in Lakewood, OH on March 13, 2022. All photos taken by Kayla Kreller.
Fletcher | Atlanta
FLETCHER’s 2022 North American tour is in full swing as she says goodbye to her west coast friends and family. Amelia Moore and Julia Wolf, both amazing new artists, were in-house and ready to prepare the crowd for Fletcher herself.
28-year-old Cari Fletcher sold out her 2022 North American and European tour in no time. The New Jersey-native, who’s first EP sent waves throughout the music industry, is back with more than just heartbreak. Her latest releases, which include The S(ex) Tapes and “Cherry” featuring Hayley Kiyoko, have been widely acclaimed by audiences everywhere. Live in Atlanta, Fletcher performed at an iconic and historic venue, Variety Playhouse.
“You were in the corner, hanging like a masterpiece…” Standing at the top of a built street-like structure, Fletcher opens the show with her LGBTQ+ anthem, “girls girls girls.” The structure resembles street garages, where her band is placed separately within the three openings. Various colors illuminate the guitarist and drummer. Dressed in a green leather cropped jacket that ties around her torso, jeans, and her infamous tan boots — Fletcher is here. “Atlanta, what the f**k is up?” Fletcher warmly welcomes the audience. With subsequent performances of hit songs, “Forever” and “Cherry” — the room is buzzing.
Reliving You Ruined New York City For Me was a rollercoaster ride to be on. Full of thrill, joy, and slight resentment — living through those moments with Fletcher were iconic. With songs like, “All Love” and “Undrunk,” Fletcher is back in those memories once again. During her performance, Fletcher goes live on Instagram, highlighting the crowd screaming to “All Love,” in Atlanta. (You can find the live video on her Instagram feed with the caption “ALL LOVE LIVE ATLANTA.”) The show reaches its halfway point with, “F**k You for Ruining New York City for Me,” which builds into a rendition of Billie Eilish’s “Happier Than Ever.”
“Who’s here with an ex?” Fletcher asks, to which a few people exclaim. “F**king lesbians,” she laughs as she climbs the structure once more. All I need is time, and space, and more Fletcher. With her next track being, “Silence,” she’s swaying her hips and grinding through her pop anthem. Fletcher makes her way down to the crowd, Sharpie in hand. After a few signatures and a shooter of Jose Cuervo, she’s back on stage remarking Atlanta for its incredible energy.
Fletcher makes her way through her setlist with, “Sex (With My Ex),” “The One,” and “Shh…Don’t Say It.” The crowd is in an uproar, signs that read “Take a shot with my gf,” and “If you’re gonna sign, do it on my boobs.” Just when the crowd is winded, sweaty, and thriving — Fletcher finishes with “Bitter.” With lyrics, “I know she’s thinking that she found a herself a winner,” Fletcher is letting everyone know that she’s bitter. She exits the stage and the crowd begins chanting her name. No more than a few minutes later, Fletcher is back on stage for her encore tracks, “For Cari” and “Healing.”
During the final track, the audience holds up multicolored hearts for Fletcher, bringing the artist to tears. With the front row of general admission holding a sign that says “We’re proud of you,” to which Fletcher says: “Guys you know I’m a pisces, I’m gonna cry.” She takes a photo of the crowd, saying she’s going to send it to her mom, and thanking everyone for a remarkable show.
If you want more Fletcher (like we all do), you can find her on Instagram and Twitter (@findingxfletcher). You can find Amelia Moore (@icryatwork) and Julia Wolf (@juliawolfnyc) on Instagram, too. Keep an eye on their social media for information on new music, merch, and more!
Words by Kaylee Pickens
Photos by Chandler Bunzol
Dabin | San Francisco
Dabin (with support from Juelz) performing at The Warfield in San Francisco, CA on March 12, 2022. All photos taken by Brandon Lu.
Maisie Peters | Philadelphia
Maisie Peters (with support from Jonah Kagen) performing at Theatre of Living Arts in Philadelphia, PA on March 11, 2022. All photos taken by Cami Liberty.
Claud | Santa Ana
Claud performing at Constellation Room in Santa Ana, CA on March 11, 2022. All photos taken by Shannon Williams.
The Tallest Man On Earth | New York City
The Tallest Man On Earth performing at Webster Hall in New York City on March 11, 2022. All photos taken by Samantha Crowley.
Summer Salt | New York City
Summer Salt performing at Brooklyn Made in New York City on March 10, 2022. All photos taken by Amélie Stoddard.