CONCERT REVIEW - YUNGBLUD - Boston, MA

Paradise Rock Club was booming with positivity and passion on October 7, 2019, for the Yungblud show in Boston.

Yungblud Photo Credit: Alessandra Guarneri — Photo Credit: Alessandra Guarneri

The ‘Parents’ singer effortlessly took over the venue before even stepping foot on stage. With fans screaming along to each track on his pre-show playlist, the crowd inevitably felt comfortable with each other and seemed more like a community than a group of strangers in the same room, and this is one theme that remained constant throughout the show. Once Yungblud’s set began, he made sure not to forget to use this in-person opportunity to address the crowd with conversations revolving around important issues and stigmas, including mental health. Despite feeling the immense passion in the room from the start of his set, Yungblud reminded his supporters that they are all a part of the family…his family.

Yungblud’s set satisfied the crowd not only with the tracks chosen, but through the singer’s chaotic energy and stage presence. He was grateful to be performing in front of some of his most die-hard fans and even called Boston his favorite stop on the tour thus far. The sweat on his forehead and the uncontrollable smile across his lips easily was a sight that the crowd could have stared at all day. Yungblud and the audience had an undeniable connection. They acted more like friends at a party that had just run into each other whenever they interacted. The night was full of smiles, happy tears, and overwhelming support. It was a memorable and enjoyable experience for both the crowd and Yungblud and that was evident to everyone in attendance.

The semi-intimate venue turned extremely intimate towards the middle of the show when Yungblud decided to join the crowd for his song ‘Kill Somebody.’ Within seconds, the singer was in the center of a frenzied mosh pit and fans from all over the venue crowded towards the show’s new center of focus. The ‘Loner’ singer was ready to be closer to a larger group of attendees at his show and proved that his “no rules” mentality is valid wherever he goes. Paradise Rock Club was physically shaking due to the jumping, uncontrollable mosh pits, and screaming, but fans loved every second of the experience.

Between the show’s mesmerizing lighting and Yungblud’s confident performance, the infectious energy that filled the venue in Boston was spread before the singer’s set even began. It was an unforgettable show that channeled the energy of various other performers in a way that could only be described as iconic. Yungblud was undeniably himself and still influenced by all of the artists and bands that made an impact on his life and music career as well. And what considerably stuck out was the compassion Yungblud expressed for every single individual, as well as their well-being, at his show in Boston.