"Industry Monk, whose real name is Zach Kennedy, said it took him a minute to recognize the voice, but once he heard some lyrics that nodded to The Cure's Just Like Heaven, he started to suspect that the international pop star had actually taken the stage after him."
"By the time people kind of figured out what was going on, I feel like there was a respectful silence that fell over the room, and she started shredding and crushing the song, Kennedy said."
"Kennedy's post, revealing his surprise and pleasure at accidentally opening up for Rodrigo, garnered some attention, with tens of thousands of views, a comment from the official Spotify social media account, and even being shared on NBC's Today show."
Olivia Rodrigo performed an unexpected acoustic version of her new single Drop Dead at Pete's Candy Store in Brooklyn. Industry Monk, who had just finished his performance, was taken aback when he recognized Rodrigo's voice. The audience experienced a moment of respectful silence as she began her set. Videos of the surprise performance quickly circulated on social media, garnering significant attention, including a comment from Spotify and coverage by NBC's Today show. Industry Monk expressed his surprise at unknowingly opening for the pop star.
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