"Radiohead is set to go on the road after nearly a decade of solo projects. Rilo Kiley kicked off their first tour since 2008. Meanwhile, acts as diverse as Dead & Co., the Backstreet Boys, and LCD Soundsystem have all dabbled in the concert residency. Add to that the wider festival circuit, and there's a slightly giddy feeling that anything could happen, anyone could return to the stage."
"This resurrection of various eras of music, at least in a live setting, dovetails with the perennial topic of generations and how style, taste, and iconography can be endlessly recycled. The refrain "[insert decade here] are so back" attains both a pejorative and positive connotation depending on who's saying it and who's being pointed at. The indie band Grizzly Bear, known for pulling from a wide range of influences including jazz, '60s rock, folk, and chamber pop,"
"In 2020, the band entered a hiatus, with its members exploring different creative avenues. Daniel Rossen, multi-instrumentalist and co-lead vocalist, continued to work on solo music he had been developing apart from Grizzly Bear, culminating in his debut LP You Belong There in 2022, which featured percussion from bandmate Christopher Bear. I first spoke to Daniel shortly after the album's release, when the possibility of a Grizzly Bear reunion was a matter of fan wish fulfillment rather than reality"
The last few years have seen the revival of many dormant musical acts: Oasis on an extensive reunion tour, Radiohead planning a return to the road after solo projects, and Rilo Kiley touring for the first time since 2008. Acts such as Dead & Co., the Backstreet Boys, and LCD Soundsystem have tried concert residencies, while the festival circuit encourages unexpected returns. The trend intersects with cyclical generational tastes, where eras and iconography are endlessly recycled and elicit both praise and critique. Grizzly Bear emerged in the mid-late aughts with eclectic influences across five albums. The band entered hiatus in 2020; Daniel Rossen released his solo LP You Belong There in 2022.
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