This year many popular artists are going on tour. There is a large variety from artist style, music style and venue styles. Tickets for most concerts can be purchased through Ticketmaster, though some other smaller artists may sell tickets through other platforms.
Ethel Cain
Growing artist Ethel Cain is coming to St. Louis on April 28 at the Factory for her “Willoughby Tucker Forever Tour.” This isn’t Cain’s first time touring, as she has toured a few times starting in 2022 with “The Freezer Bride Tour,” supporting her debut album, “Preacher’s daughter.”
“I’m really excited to see all the outfits,” junior Lucy Haar said. “And then also, I think she’s so good live, and I know I’m gonna, like, freak out when she starts.”
This is a great opportunity for friends to bond over something that they share interest in. Cain’s songs fall into sad indie genres, so people can relate to her music in all different ways. Cain also has many songs that exceed the 10 minute mark, such as “Pulldrone” and “Waco, Texas,” which are both around 15 minutes.
“I really like how she words things a lot in her music,” senior Maggie Fetcher said. “I like how she can take the feeling of something, and she can explain it in a really deep and poetic way.” (Story by Ashlyn Thies)
Bruno Mars
Pop star Bruno Mars is touring after years of being on the low. “The Romantic Tour” will start off in Las Vegas on April 10, and will come to a close in Vancouver on Oct. 24. His last tour was the “24k Magic World Tour,” which ended late 2018, and there is some hope that he will sing some of his older songs.
“I’m really excited for the tour, because I want to hear the old songs live,” junior Scarlett Fischer said. “I didn’t get to go on the tour the first time around, but I’m really excited to potentially go with my friends.”
Even though Mars won’t be taking a stop in St. Louis, he will be touring in Chicago on May 16 and 17 at Soldier Field.
“I’m not sure what city [I’m going to] yet, because I’m trying to plan it with multiple people, but I want to be close, and I’m willing to spend a lot of money,” Fischer said.
Many people may recognize him from his Grammy Award-winning album, “24k Magic,” and some of his hit songs like “Locked Out of Heaven” and “Uptown Funk.”
“I just feel like his creativity is different from a lot of other artists,” junior Charley Klestinski said. (Story by Ashlyn Thies)
Noah Kahan
Noah Kahan’s upcoming album release, “The Great Divide,” on April 24 is highly anticipated. Tickets are on sale for his tour beginning in June and coming to St. Louis on Aug. 2.
“I’ve seen videos of him performing live and he seems like he has a really good stage presence,” junior Lucy Schmid said. “And he has really good live vocals so I’m excited to see that.”
After his previous tour concluded in September 2024, Kahan has remained popular. Many of his fans found his music due to his internet-famous title track, “Stick Season.”
“I heard one of his songs on TikTok or something, and I really liked it,” Schmid said. “I was starting to get into more of his music by going on albums and exploring some of his other stuff.”
Much like Kahan, music artist Gigi Perez has been growing in popularity since the release of the social media hit “Sailor Song” in 2024 and will be the supporting act and opener for many of the show dates, including the performance in St. Louis.
Fans look forward to seeing them both and reflect on the meaning behind Kahan’s songs from past albums.
“I think the lyrics are well thought out and very meaningful,” Schmid said. “And I think he is a very good writer.” (Story by Naomi VanDyne)
Harry Styles
After nearly three years off the stage, Harry Styles is stepping back into the spotlight as he prepares for his tour, “Together Together.” However, it is not a traditional city-to-city tour. Instead, he will be doing a residency at Madison Square Garden in New York beginning Aug. 26 and ending Oct. 31. The anticipation rises across the fan base as the opening night gets closer.
“One of the songs I really like is ‘As It Was,’” sophomore Allison Birk said. “I hope that he will sing that song.”
With this tour in only one city, fans are excited to go but disappointed by the format, reducing their chances of getting tickets.
“I was excited until I kind of realized he’s only doing one spot in America for 30 nights, and that’s ridiculous,” junior Katie Gaynor said.
Even with limited ticket access, fans are eager to experience the tour through social media.
“I’m definitely excited for a lot more of his posts every night that he does, and all the lives that you get to watch that they livestream,” Gaynor said.
Whether the tour is experienced in the arena or online, this residency is unifying fans around the world. (Story by Katie Paul)
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