The article discusses the current trend of nostalgic concerts, with anniversary gigs taking precedence over promoting new music. While nostalgia can be a rewarding experience for fans, the trend of performing old albums in full has received criticism for becoming tedious. Alongside these nostalgic events, there is a noteworthy lineup of artists, such as Tyler, The Creator, and 070 Shake, promoting their latest work. The article emphasizes the balance between honoring the past and embracing the present in today's music landscape.
Instead of tours promoting new releases, anniversary gigs dominate marquees across the country. Sometimes, this is great. Instead of time traveling in the shower or the car, you get to spend a night in the past.
The current trend of playing a 20- or 30-year-old album cover-to-cover is a great idea in theory that's proving to be a slog in practice.
Local venues are holding plenty of space for the past in the coming months... But the coming months are also packed with concerts from some of the most inventive current artists touring their new work.
Looking forward and backward, these are the upcoming shows we've got our eyes on.
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