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What Songs Is The Weeknd Playing On The ‘After Hours Til Dawn’ Tour?

The pandemic made it so The Weeknd couldn’t tour behind 2020’s After Hours immediately following its release, but he didn’t want that to stop him from putting out another album. He ended up doing just that, dropping Dawn FM earlier this year. That didn’t put an After Hours tour to rest, though. Instead, The Weeknd is supporting both albums on his ongoing After Hours Til Dawn tour .

The trek kicked off in mid-July and so far, The Weeknd has six shows under his belt (as of August 4). At those concerts, what songs has he been performing most?

The answer right now is all of them, according to data from Setlist.fm , the most comprehensive resource for concert setlists available online; For each show, he’s had the exact same 29-song setlist, which makes sense given how early into the tour he is.

Setlist.fm also has an “average setlist” for the After Hours Til Dawn tour , which is based on setlists from previous shows, so it’s an indication of how an upcoming The Weeknd show might be structured. This one was probably pretty easy to figure out.

As for album-by-album representation on the setlist, Dawn FM has the most songs included, followed closely by After Hours . Then, it’s Starboy , Beauty Behind The Madness , House Of Balloons , My Dear Melancholy , and Kiss Land . If all the “covers” (songs The Weeknd performs on but isn’t the primary artist of on the album version) were considered an album, they’d go after Starboy in the rankings and before Beauty .

Find The Weeknd’s most played songs on After Hours Til Dawn tour below, as well as the tour’s average setlist. Check out The Weeknd’s upcoming tour dates here .

T1. “After Hours” (6 performances for all songs) T1. “Alone Again” T1. “Blinding Lights” T1. “Call Out My Name” T1. “Can’t Feel My Face” T1. “Crew Love” (Drake cover) T1. “Die For You” T1. “Faith” T1. “Gasoline” T1. “Heartless” T1. “How Do I Make You Love Me?” T1. “Hurricane” (Kanye West cover) T1. “I Feel It Coming” T1. “I Was Never There” T1. “Is There Someone Else?” T1. “Kiss Land” T1. “Less Than Zero” T1. “Low Life” (Future cover) T1. “Often” T1. “Or Nah” (Ty Dolla Sign cover) T1. “Out Of Time” T1. “Party Monster” T1. “Sacrifice” T1. “Save Your Tears” T1. “Starboy” T1. “Take My Breath” T1. “The Hills” T1. “The Morning” T1. “Wicked Games”

“Alone Again” “Gasoline” “Sacrifice” “How Do I Make You Love Me?” “Can’t Feel My Face” “Take My Breath” “Hurricane” (Kanye West cover) “The Hills” “Often” “Crew Love” (Drake cover) “Starboy” “Heartless” “Low Life” (Future cover) “Or Nah” (Ty Dolla Sign cover) “Kiss Land” “Party Monster” “Faith” “After Hours” “Out Of Time” “I Feel It Coming” “Die For You” “Is There Someone Else?” “I Was Never There” “Wicked Games” “Call Out My Name” “The Morning” “Save Your Tears” “Less Than Zero” “Blinding Lights”

The Weeknd’s After Hours Til Dawn Tour Set List

The Weeknd is taking his show-stopping After Hours Til Dawn tour overseas. Listen to the full set list here.

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The Weeknd sets dates for After Hours Tour starting in 2022

Seems The Weeknd is feeling confident the world will be ready for a massive concert outing by this time next year.

In the first major global tour announced by anyone for 2022, the R&B star has unveiled a new itinerary for his After Hours Tour, originally scheduled for 2020 then postponed amid the pandemic.

The Weeknd has added 39 shows to the new After Hours schedule, which is scheduled to launch Jan. 14, 2022, in Vancouver and run through Nov. 16, 2022, in London.

For previously announced shows, existing tickets will be honored and new tickets will go on sale today. For newly added shows and markets, tickets will become available at 10 a.m. Monday local time.

This is a high-profile stretch for the singer-songwriter born Abel Tesfaye in Toronto: He'll play the halftime show at Sunday's Super Bowl, following the Friday release of a career hits collection titled "The Highlights."

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Meanwhile, his track "Blinding Lights" continues its commanding reign, logging yet another week in the upper reaches of the Billboard Hot 100. The single has now spent 47 weeks in the Top 10, an all-time chart record.

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(Newly added shows marked with an asterisk *)

North American leg

Jan. 14: Vancouver, B.C. – Pepsi Live at Rogers Arena

Jan. 15: Vancouver, B.C. – Pepsi Live at Rogers Arena

Jan. 17: Edmonton, Alb. – Rogers Place

Jan. 19: Winnipeg, Man. – Bell MTS Place

Jan. 21: St. Paul, Minnesota – Xcel Energy Center

Jan. 23: Chicago – United Center

Jan. 24: Chicago – United Center*

Jan. 26: Milwaukee – Fiserv Forum*

Jan. 27: Detroit – Little Caesars Arena

Jan. 29: Pittsburgh – PPG Paints Arena

Jan. 30: Cleveland – Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse

Feb. 1: Toronto – Scotiabank Arena

Feb. 2: Toronto – Scotiabank Arena

Feb. 3: Montreal – Centre Bell

Feb. 5: Newark – Prudential Center

Feb. 6: Uncasville – Mohegan Sun

Feb. 8: Boston – TD Garden

Feb. 9: Boston – TD Garden*

Feb. 11: Brooklyn – Barclays Center

Feb. 12: Brooklyn – Barclays Center*

Feb. 13: Washington, D.C. – Capital One Arena

Feb. 15: Charlotte – Spectrum Center

Feb. 16: Nashville – Bridgestone Arena

Feb. 19: Kansas City – T-Mobile Center*

Feb. 20: Tulsa, Oklahoma – BOK Center

Feb. 22: New Orleans – Smoothie King Center*

Feb. 24: Houston – Toyota Center

Feb. 25: Dallas – American Airlines Center

Feb. 27: Denver – Ball Arena 

March 1: Salt Lake City – Vivint Smart Home Arena

March 3: Portland, Oregon – Moda Center

March 4: Seattle – Climate Pledge Arena*

March 6: Sacramento – Golden 1 Center

March 8: Oakland – Oakland Arena

March 9: San Jose – SAP Center

March 11: Los Angeles – The Forum*

March 13: San Diego – Pechanga Arena

March 15: Anaheim, California – Honda Center

March 16: Anaheim, California – Honda Center*

March 18: Los Angeles – Staples Center

March 19: Los Angeles – Staples Center

March 20: Los Angeles – Staples Center 

March 22: Glendale, Ariziba – Gila River Arena

March 25: Ft. Worth – Dickies Arena

March 28: Orlando – Amway Center

March 29: Miami – AmericanAirlines Arena

March 30: Miami – AmericanAirlines Arena

April 1: Atlanta – State Farm Arena

April 3: Philadelphia – Wells Fargo Center*

April 4: New York – Madison Square Garden

April 5: New York – Madison Square Garden*

April 7: Elmont, New York – UBS Arena*

April 8: Buffalo, New York – KeyBank Center          

April 10: Toronto – Scotiabank Arena

April 11: Toronto – Scotiabank Arena*

April 14: St. Louis – Enterprise Center

April 16: Omaha – CHI Health Center Omaha

April 18: Austin – Moody Center*

April 19: San Antonio – AT&T Center

April 23: Las Vegas – T-Mobile Arena*

April 24: Phoenix – Phoenix Suns Arena*

April 27: Fresno – Save Mart Center*

April 30: Spokane, Washington – Spokane Arena*

May 01: Tacoma, Washington – Tacoma Dome

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European leg

Sept. 10: Helsinki, Finland – Hartwall Arena*

Sept. 13: Stockholm, Sweden – Ericcson Globe

Sept. 15: Copenhagen, Denmark – Royal Arena

Sept. 16: Copenhagen, Denmark – Royal Arena*

Sept. 18: Oslo, Norway – Telenor

Sept. 20: Hamburg, Germany – Barclaycard Arena

Sept. 21: Cologne, Germany – Lanxess Arena

Sept. 23: Munich, Germany – Olympiahalle

Sept. 24: Berlin, Germany – Mercedes-Benz Arena

Sept. 26: Vienna, Austria – Stadthalle*

Sept. 28: Antwerp, Belgium – Sportpaleis

Sept. 29: Antwerp, Belgium – Sportpaleis*

Oct. 1: Cologne, Germany – Lanxess Arena*

Oct. 3: Amsterdam, Holland – Ziggo Dome

Oct. 4: Amsterdam, Holland – Ziggo Dome*

Oct. 6: London, UK – The O2

Oct. 7: London, UK – The O2

Oct. 8: London, UK – The O2

Oct. 10: Manchester, UK – Manchester Arena

Oct. 11: Birmingham, UK – Utilita Arena

Oct. 13: Belfast, UK – SSE Arena Belfast* 

Oct. 15: Newcastle, UK – Utilita Arena

Oct. 16: London, UK – The O2

Oct. 18: Paris, France – Accorhotels Arena

Oct. 19: Paris, France – Accorhotels Arena

Oct. 20: Paris, France – Accorhotels Arena

Oct. 22: Bordeaux, France – Arkea Arena* 

Oct. 24: Madrid, Spain – Wizink Center*

Oct. 25: Lisbon, Portugal – Altice Arena* 

Oct. 28: Barcelona, Spain – Palau Sant Jordi* 

Oct. 29: Montpellier, France – Sud de France Arena* 

Nov. 1: Milan, Italy – Mediolanum Forum* 

Nov. 2: Zurich, Switzerland – Hallenstadion*

Nov. 4: Budapest, Hungary – Arena* 

Nov. 5: Prague, Czech Republic – O2 Arena

Nov. 7: Krakow, Poland – Tauron Arena*

Nov. 10: Mannheim, Germany – SAP Arena*

Nov. 12: Lyon, France – Halle Tony Garnier*

Nov. 13: Paris, France – Accorhotels Arena*

Nov. 15: Glasgow, Scotland – SSE Hydro*

Nov. 16 – London, UK – The O2*

Retracing The Weeknd’s Tour Setlist From After Hours til Dawn

The Weeknd had a record breaking summer between his European leg of the After Hours til Dawn tour and the release of his HBO show, The Idol, but it's clear that the After Party has only just begun.

Abel "The Weeknd" Tesfaye had an exceptional summer, quite unlike any other. It all began with the HBO premiere of The Idol on June 4, which he co-created and starred in. Two days later on June 6, the After Hours til Dawn tour kicked off in Lisbon, Portugal, with sold-out shows across multiple cities, concluding in London on August 18. The tour, following a successful North American leg, showcased The Weeknd's evolution since his 2009 debut, from House of Balloons to Starboy to After Hours . His ability to reinvent his sound and maintain global relevance over a decade reaffirmed his status as a musical icon.

miss you … this summer belongs to europe XO pic.twitter.com/2wVk24hjvJ — Abel Tesfaye (@theweeknd) March 29, 2023

But, that was just the beginning. Throughout the summer, he dropped several singles for the show, such as "Popular," featuring Madonna and Playboi Carti, which surpassed 358.8 million streams, and a cover of John Lenon’s “Jealous Guy.” Additionally, he joined forces with Travis Scott and Bad Bunny on "K-POP," a track that garnered over 201.5 million streams. On top of that, he even broke a few records , including attendance records with 160k fans at London Stadium over two nights and the record for the first artist to sell out two nights at Milan's Ippodromo La Maura in Italy.

A Global Icon

The Weeknd has solidified his status as a global music sensation with chart-topping hits that have garnered billions of Spotify streams. From " Blinding Lights ," which has gotten nearly 3.9 billion plays since its release in November 2019, to " Starboy ," released in September 2016, with over 2.8 billion streams, his catalog is a testament to his global appeal. Tracks like "The Hills," "Die For You," and "Save Your Tears" have also captivated audiences worldwide, each boasting over a billion Spotify streams.

He currently ranks as the second most-listened-to artist on Spotify, with 103.7 million monthly listeners and a dedicated following of 74.58 million followers, with his fan base coming from all over the world. In the past year, he has gained an additional 24.7 million new monthly listeners, a 31.2% increase. He has a strong global reach: his top five countries by Spotify monthly listeners are the United States, the Philippines, India, Mexico, and Indonesia and his top cities are Mexico City, Jakarta, London, São Paulo, and Sydney.

Following the successful first leg of his After Hours til Dawn tour in North America, which included a live album and an HBO concert film , the tour headed to Europe for the summer. According to the current audience data, he performed in nearly all of his top European countries and cities and even did multiple shows in cities such as Stockholm, Paris, and London. Overall, this leg of his tour consisted of 30 shows in 22 cities across Europe.

The setlist for the tour featured "permanent" songs performed in most shows, primarily from Tesfaye’s 2020 album After Hours and the 2022 album Dawn FM , as well as some of his biggest hits. Unlike the first leg of the tour, in which the setlist remained consistent throughout the leg, the setlist saw changes in most shows, where Tesfaye surprised the fans with “bonus” tracks, which were played only a few times or even only once during the tour. Most of these tracks were from his debut album Kiss Land and the compilation album Trilogy , tracks that he hasn't played in over ten years, in addition to some songs from The Idol .

What makes this intriguing is how these live performances had a tangible impact on Spotify streams. Unlike the conventional TikTok-to-Spotify or TikTok-to-Shazam pipeline for music discovery, the tour has shown an interesting effect where the live concert experience influences streaming. An example of this is the song " Tears In The Rain ," released in 2013 as part of Tesfaye's debut album, Kiss Land . The track was performed by Tesfaye at all stops on the tour after first being played in Stockholm on June 17 (the fourth show of the tour). Two days later on June 19, there was a sudden increase in Spotify streams, which has continued to grow ever since. Similar increases were also seen in the Shazam and Genius views of the song. 

“Tears In The Rain” is considered a deep cut from his extensive catalog and may have resonated with newer fans introduced to it through the live setlist. The immersive and emotional experience of witnessing the live song might have sparked a newfound appreciation, leading them to seek it on streaming platforms. Furthermore, attendee's social media posts and word of mouth can also spark curiosity and FOMO among fans who didn't attend, driving fans to repeatedly stream the song to connect with the broader fan community.

Moreover, this sheds light on the evolving dynamics of fan communities and the challenges of reconciling long-time enthusiasts' experiences with the artist's current global appeal. While some argue that being a fan of The Weeknd is now more mainstream, with the artist's widespread popularity evident in Spotify numbers, stadium concert attendance, and TikTok trends, others express nostalgia for the earlier, more niche XO fan culture, who were there since the original days of “Tears In The Rain.”

Streaming Boost

During the summer, his Spotify streaming activity went through two phases. The first phase, which took place from June 3 to July 22, centered on his weekly new music created for The Idol . It consisted of six separately released EPs between June 9 and July 3, 2023, which were released around the premiere of each episode.

The second phase was from July 22 to August 19, in which he collaborated with Travis Scott and Bad Bunny on “K-POP” and then on “CIRCUS MAXIMUS” with Scott (again) and Swae Lee. The collaborations were part of Scott's fourth album, UTOPIA, and his fantastic performances in these songs, in addition to big shows in Milan and London for his tour during this time period, helped him achieve a new milestone and break a record as the first artist to reach 113 million Spotify monthly listeners.

When a popular artist like The Weeknd performs abroad, it often leads to increased streaming of their songs by local fans and concert attendees as a result of excitement and anticipation for the live event. During the tour, there were notable spikes in his Spotify monthly listeners in multiple cities. After his second Stockholm show on June 18, his local listenership increased by 11.2k the next day, and 7.7k the day after, marking the greatest daily increase since January 2, 2022 (20.6k) in the city. This surge can likely be attributed to the tour rather than the release of a new EP , due to how sizable the increase was and the lack of significant changes for the prior EPs for The Idol .

Similarly in Milan, there was a significant increase in his Spotify monthly listeners following his performances on July 26 and 27, with a growth of 13.6k on both July 27 and July 28. This was the highest increase since July 26, 2022 (32.4k). His monthly listeners grew by an average of 12.5k per day over the next three days, thanks to two sold-out nights and a crowd of around 160k attendees .

With a record-breaking 87k tickets sold for a "traditional concert set-up" at Wembley Stadium, Tesfaye witnessed a significant surge of 39k Spotify monthly listeners in the city. This increase marked the most substantial change in his Spotify monthly listeners in London since November 2, 2018, and stood out as the highest one-day increase throughout the entire European leg. The surge in monthly listeners suggests that, with a large number of fans attending the show and wanting to listen to his music before the event, local fans were highly engaged with his music.

Consequently, artists' tracks may climb the local charts, potentially reaching higher positions or even debuting when they are on tour. In this case, the immediate effect of the tour was seen on the Spotify Daily Top 50 and Apple Music Daily Top 100 charts in the days leading up to and following the concert. The countries with the highest new peaks for his songs on Spotify’s Daily Top 50 were Ireland (4), the Czech Republic (4), Belgium (5), and Estonia (18), all of which were countries where he performed. For example, on August 12, the same day of the show in Estonia, 14 of the 50 tracks on the country’s Spotify Daily Top 50 chart were by or featured The Weeknd, including “House of Balloons” and “The Hills.”

The impact was more noticeable on the Apple Music Daily Top 100, where 75 new peaks or debuts were observed across various countries. For instance, the song "I Can't Feel My Face" (released on June 8, 2015) achieved new peak positions in nine nations. In the Netherlands, “The Hills” jumped 63 positions to number 34 the day after the second show in the city. 

Yet, the tour's impact extended beyond the borders of the countries where he performed. For instance, neighboring countries like Latvia and Lithuania saw shifts in their Spotify Daily Top 50, featuring songs like "Blinding Lights," "Moth To A Flame," and "Lost In The Fire," correlating with the date of the shows in the neighboring country Estonia. 

Social Media

From videos of the Hajime Sorayama robot statue in the middle of the stage to videos of fans singing along or even The Weeknd himself singing with a fan , #TheWeekndConcert has over 1.3 billion views on TikTok. With that, endless official and fan-made sounds were used. For instance, “ Moth To A Flame ” jumped from 26.1k posts on June 6 to 32k on August 18, a growth of 22.6%. “ The Hills ” increased slightly since June 23, jumping from 307.4k posts to 332.4k, a growth of 8.13% by August 18.

Tesfaye's adept use of social media platforms became integral to the tour experience. Before any show, he posted teases of songs he might perform, adding unpredictability and engagement to each tour stop. For instance, he hinted at the inclusion of fan favorite " High for This " in Amsterdam. Fans were left speculating whether he would surprise them with such a rare gem during the show. He ended up teasing and performing the song, fulfilling fans' anticipation.

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For established superstars, social media is primarily used to interact and engage with their fans and promote new releases. It is more of a tool for fan retention, rather than discovery or shaping their public image. However, The Weeknd saw a remarkable surge in his Instagram following from May 29 to June 28 of this year. He gained an impressive 3.5 million new followers in just that one month, indicating that despite his fame, he continues to attract new fans. 

Going on Tour is His Vacation

From the different setlists per city, surprising fans, and the thrill of live performances, there is something for everyone to take away from this tour, whether you are an artist or a fan. It’s a celebration of more than a decade of great artistry, dedicated fandom, and, ultimately, the entire alternate world of The Weeknd’s persona. As he sings in "Snowchild," "Going on tour is my vacation."

Unfortunately, The Weeknd is now experiencing an extended vacation from this vacation. After the recent South American leg , he is now faced with the disappointment of postponing tour dates in Australia and New Zealand due to unforeseen circumstances. Despite this setback, the memories created during this summer will endure as one of the highlights of his career, forever holding a special place in the hearts of his European fans. Til next time, Abel Tesfaye — hope to catch you at the After Party .

Graphics by Nicki Camberg and cover image by Crasianne Tirado; data as of Nov. 20, 2023.

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The War on Drugs

The last time the War on Drugs played a show in New York City was January of 2022 — “the night of the crazy blizzard and the third Covid wave,” Granduciel remembers. 

Being back in New York brings up a decent amount of nostalgia for the singer-guitarist. “I worked on I Don’t Live Here Anymore and A Deeper Understanding , and mixed Lost in a Dream , in Brooklyn. I have really fond memories of leaving the studio in Greenpoint. We recorded a lot of the last two records at Electric Lady. You’re in that studio and the Village is right above you. It’s just a lot of energy happening.”

The War on Drugs walk out onstage to a sold-out Forest Hills stadium. 

“I think my favorite moments are just things that were born out of the frustration of being exhausted and gone [on tour], but also like the elation of being able to do this,” Granduciel says, explaining his signature cheeky band introductions (“Mr. Keyboard!”). “That kind of started on this really insane seven-week tour we did in the summer of ‘22. Everyone was toasted. I remember being so exhausted, just laying on the ground, screaming into the microphone, introducing the band, but everyone in the band was laughing.” 

He adds: “It kind of became a way to make everyone laugh and have fun. Because it was like, man, we’re fried. But it became a celebration of the band. It’s not really like me to do that, walk around with a wireless mic, but I’ve gotten strangely addicted to it.”

At Forest Hills, the War on Drugs played highlights from their catalog like the euphoric, twinkling “Harmonia’s Dream,” “Pain,” and “Red Eyes.” 

On this tour run, both bands have honed tighter, more contained sets, with constantly-changing song selections. “We’re doing 70 minutes every night,” Granduciel says. “Normally we play two and a half hours.” 

The band was joined onstage by Lucius for a cathartic performance of fan favorite “I Don’t Live Here Anymore.” (Granduciel also stepped on to play “Old Tape” with Lucius during their opening set.) “As we get into the tour a bit, I’ll hopefully play a song with [the National],” he says. “Maybe a cover.”

Granduciel says it feels great to finally share Live Drugs Again with the world. “It’s our way of kind of saying thank you for this cycle of our touring, two and a half years, trying to highlight the unit we’ve become as a seven-piece band, and how the songs evolve over time through a different filter.”

Granduciel finds it tough to write on the road. “I do have a traveling sort of studio thing,” he says. “Once we get out of the East Coast –– New York, Boston, Philly is family and friends –– then I think we can take a breath and record. This first week is definitely right into the East Coast meat grinder.”

The National

There’s already a built-in sense of camaraderie on the Zen Diagram Tour, as the co-headliners have played shows together in the past. “Me and Scott [Devendorf] were just talking about tie-dyeing sometime,” Granduciel says. “There’s been some basketball and weightlifting that might turn into maybe a competition at some point. Like an obstacle course where you have to lift weights and then reverse-dye a shirt. And then play, like, a round of ping-pong or something, chug a Spindrift.”

Fans at the rail belt the National’s songs back to the band.

Matt Berninger, ever the punch-drunk, enchanting performer, meandered offstage and into the crowd countless times throughout the National’s 22-song set, singing face-to-face with fans (and putting the crew member manning the mic cord to work).

“The sets have been varied to a degree, and even when they’re not super varied, they’ve been drawing from almost all the records, so that’s cool for us,” Devendorf says. “It’s fun to play the older songs and make them feel fresh, or play them alongside a new track…There’s been a lot of tab-keeping and Google spreadsheets about what we have and haven’t played.”

The National’s Forest Hills set mixed rarities with beloved classics, from “Bloodbuzz Ohio” and “The Geese of Beverly Road” to “I Need My Girl.” Lucius also joined the band onstage to contribute their dynamic vocals to “Rylan.”

The National haven’t played in New York since their show last year at Madison Square Garden. The Ohio natives formed the band in Brooklyn in 1999, and the members now live in different cities (and countries). “We all reconvene in Brooklyn,” Devendorf says. “It sets off many memories of times we played here and practiced here and started the band.”

After two album releases in 2023 with features from artists like Taylor Swift, Sufjan Stevens, and Phoebe Bridgers, the question stands: Does the band have eyes on any exciting future collaborators? “Matt was like, ‘OK, the next one is going to be very simple’ …. But we always say that. It’s hard to predict,” says Devendorf.

The National ended the night with an acoustic singalong of 2010’s “Vanderlyle Crybaby Geeks,” a touching tradition at many of the band’s shows. “All the very best of us string ourselves up for love,” sang the 13,000-person stadium with total reverence, while occasional rallying cries of passion emerged from men in the crowd.

“We’ve been doing this for 24, 25 years, starting from literally nothing and then sharing all these experiences and writing songs together,” Devendorf says. “What they mean to us has changed over time.”

These days, he’s resonating most closely with songs from 2010’s High Violet and 2013’s Trouble Will Find Me : “The songs are so specific about everyday life and also aging. Over time you start to recognize and remember what was happening when we made the song.”

What’s next for the National? “We’ll probably be relatively quiet next year and work on new stuff,” Devendorf shares. “There’s definitely always a lot of ideas floating out there, but we haven’t yet made a plan for when to make things concrete.”

Taylor Swift Eras Tour: The Full Setlist From Opening Night

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Are you ready for it? Taylor Swift ‘s Eras Tour is finally here.

The 52-date trek kicks off Friday night in Glendale, Ariz., at State Farm Stadium with openers Gayle and Paramore. This marks Swift’s first tour since the Reputation Stadium Tour in 2018, as her 2020 Lover Fest was canceled before it even began due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Since then, Swift has released three studio albums — “Folklore” and “Evermore” in 2020 and “Midnights” in October 2022 — in addition to re-recording “Fearless” and “Red” (which both came with bonus tracks) in 2021.

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