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YUNGBLUD
Written By: Jasmine Castillo
It was a wild Wednesday night at the Brooklyn Bowl as fans packed the venue to await THE WORLD TOUR openers Sophie Powers and Jean Dawson, before headlined by none other than the superstar YUNGBLUD. Doors opened at 7PM and before you knew it the Brooklyn Bowl was ablaze with electrifying fans rushing to purchase tour merch and to get a good spot near the stage.
Setting the tone for the evening Sophie Powers took the stage with her energetic personality in an outfit she designed herself. Introducing some of her earlier hits like “Clearview”, “Heart Shaped Box”, and “U Love It” the crowd instantly fell in love. After signing with Atlantic Records earlier this year, Sophie performed her debut single “Nosebleed” which quickly became a crowd favorite as the lyrics empowers listeners to free themselves from societal expectations. Engaging with fans during the middle of her set, Sophie got personal as she asked the crowd about their breakup experiences and talked about self-love and encouraged each and every one that life goes on. Sophie left the stage after performing “Greed” leaving fans mesmerized by her vocals and unique blend of electronic grunge and hyper-pop sounds.
As the lights dimmed once again, rising star JEAN DAWSON and his band appeared on stage. A true leader of opposition to art’s conventions and genre categorization, Jean’s performance displayed a freedom of expression crafted by life experiences, knowing who he is and where he comes from. A 9 song setlist featuring tracks from his 2020 album CHAOS NOW* ...JEAN shared a special moment with the crowd when he introduced his parents before performing MENTHOL*, which was inspired by his dad’s favorite cigarettes. He even hopped off stage and over the barrier to perform “Devilish” and “Ghost” with the crowd. By the end of his set the audience was left in awe of his undeniable talent and raw artistry.
After a 30-minute intermission of enjoying each other’s company, replenishing drinks, and watching the stage crew set up, a graphic of an angel with horns appeared on screen. Shortly after a shadow rushed on stage and the spotlight hit Yungblud sending the crowd in hysteria. To kick off the night YUNGBLUD rocked out to “21st Century Liability” off his debut album. The setlist was a rollercoaster of emotions as lyrics from “parents” “fleabag” “Tissues” and “strawberry lipstick” resonated deeply with his fans. Throughout the night Yungblud shared stories on mental health, self-expression, and inclusivity. Yungblud brought a fan on stage, and she got to choose the next song, she didn’t hesitate on choosing “Doctor Doctor.” He also brought a fan on stage who just turned 21. The crowd sang “Happy Birthday” as Yungblud and his fan shared a bottle of beer together. The night got intimate as Yungblud sang an acapella of “Kill Somebody .” I saw a fan in the audience in tears when he performed “Sweet Heroine.” Yungblud ended the show with “I Think I'm OKAY,” leaving the crowd shouting encore. Moments later after the stage went completely dark, Yungblud returned to sing his newest single “Lowlife.” He then invited a bunch of fans from the crowd on stage to perform one last song for the night, “Loner.” He effortlessly connected with his fans, sharing an experience they will never forget. After the show fans awaited his arrival outside the venue for pictures and to say “hello” to their friend, Dominic Harrison.