But yeah maybe you saw them on a bad night? Not sure. I saw them twice in 2015, once in Orlando, again at ACL. Their ACL show was meh, but the Orlando show was best concert I've ever been to. Spectacular crowd and crowd interaction
I love their calm approach to their breakup. it really reflects their coming of age, and their growing maturity we've gotten to see through the albums. I saw them live last month and i can absolutely agree with you that the feeling wasn't there. the fans didn't really have energy and neither did they. (except when they played limousine and sowing season. those two had an incredible amount of feeling at my show) I am also really glad that they're making this graceful final fall out of the music scene.
and yeah, in my show they didn't really interact too much. the show you went to also had modern baseball and the front bottoms right? I would really love to hear your opinion on their live performances if you listened. I felt like their stage presence was huge and that they have really great potential.
I mean 18 years is a long ass time. And really it's better to end it when you think the creative well is dry instead of milking popularity for years on end as a cash ploy (like a ton of big bands from the 70s, 80s and even 90s do)
when I saw them over the summer, what struck me about the show was the audience. people around me were crying and singing at the top of their lungs and you could feel the nostalgia in the air.
Wasnt expecting a new album but still sad to see one of the best lyrical bands of the 2000s call it quits. Deja Entendu is a fantastic album and my fourth favorite album of all time
Saw them last January with at-the-time gf, when they were promoting I am a Nightmare; We both were both big fans of the band, and the feel from the concert gave me the chance to really think about the relationship. I needed it, and it takes effort, but I can still tell myself I'm happy it's over
the night i saw them jesse gave a speech at the end about the passing of leonard cohen which was very emotional, besides that there wasn't too much talking but i really didn't mind, i feel like they're the type of band that can carry a stage presence with the music alone, unlike bands such as blink i don't think they need to talk or joke a lot because their music is so strong and hits you so hard. i didn't jump around or mosh or even sing much but i sat back and listened to the entirety of the devil and god and i truly felt every song, the way i hadn't been feeling them all before. i think that was the night i truly fell in love with the entire album as a whole, i had loved it before but now it's one of my favorites after seeing them perform. the break up is completely understandable and they have put out a fantastic discography, so even if they don't put out a fifth album (i think they will though) what they've already given us is enough.
you still have a chance! they say they're breaking up sometime in early 2018 so you have a year at least, i definitely recommend you go see them even if it's only once
ahh man that sucks, i think they said they would tour extensively until their breakup though so the next time they tour there might be a show near you :) their next record might be out by then too which is cool
I'm not sure that we'll ever get another album from them. I've loved them for so long, but I'm over the whole obsession with watching their every move and the cryptic messages that have had us hanging on for years.
I missed out on seeing them in my area a month or so back. It is a strange feeling to be live with a band that's ending soon, I experienced that this summer with Yellowcard at the Warped Tour...
Overall, Brand New is a fantastic band! I just absolute love their music! It's sad to seem them to go, but it's okay. Even though they're breaking up, I'm going to listen them until I die. I'd like to show my future children their music. Defiantly, will start with The Devil And God Are Raging Inside Me. I hope to seem them live at least once before the break up. They will always be one of the best bands out there in the alternative scene!
i saw brand new at their second show of this tour, in their home state (mine as well) of new york. i think thats what made it such a phenomenal show for me. the band wasnt tired out yet, and i was absolutely the youngest person there so id guess i was surrounded by long time fans. for me, it was insanely good. every note was perfect, seriously, look up videos from the october 14 show. brand new has been such an influential band for me for a number of years, and though im still young, im mostly grateful im old enough to see them live even once. i mostly want them to be happy. and if that means splitting my second favorite band of all time, then so be it.
sucks that they're breaking up and I will never be able to see them live because they'll never come to south america, but as I read on the comments if they aren't "feeling it" anymore I think is good they're breaking up
I went to Lollapalooza back in 2015 and saw them live. At the time had no idea who they were but that got me into them. They are so good live! I really want to see them perform but me actually know some songs lol.
i saw them live twice so far, first time on a festival, they literally said nothing to the crowd, not even hello, goodbye or thank you, not a single word, and that kinda bothered me. The second time i saw them was at a concert, in an actual concert room with more people and stuff and there they were more talking to us and connecting.. i guess it really depends on when and where you see them, whether or not they are interacting with the public.. I still hope to see them live as much as i can since it is one of my favorite bands of all time :)
Saw them on 07/05/2016 in Pittsburgh, and they were everything I expected and more, especially for my first rock concert. There was a small lack of crowd interaction, but the atmosphere was stellar.
I saw them live in Minnesota, and they were really good but all they said was "this song is about my wife" and "thank you." I also saw videos of them talking to the audience and I wasn't sure if it was just my night that they were, like you said, on autopilot.
I just found Brand New like a year ago and they are breaking up?. I think I'm gonna cry but I respect they desicion. It's just that I love they songs so much, the lyrics are so deep, I don't have too much bands that makes me feel so much things with just a song. I'm gonna miss them :c
I'm really not surprised that you thought it was a bad show considering that Brand New is a very hit or miss band live. I saw them live twice, In 2010 or 2014, And they we're drastically different in terms of Quality. I really don't think this was a sign of why there breaking up, more like a harsh truth about a band that you really don't want to know.
i agree with you completely! you can just tell they arent there anymore. i saw them back in 2013 and they had their heart into the show. i saw them again just recently and they just....they werent there. but yes they sounded good live! but no connection this time, it hurt me not gonna lie but i understand them!
Brand New is one of those bands that absolutely exploded on tumblr and I think they were made to be this band that they just weren't and felt like they had to pander to an audience they didn't understand and I think they just lost the passion to make music
I don't think they've ever been a band that cared too much about pandering to an audience, I mean every album has been completely different to the last. I think it's more likely they've just ran out of things to say, and maybe don't want to fake it.
In a chorus.fm thread, Jason Tate, who's close with the band has said that they're the happiest they've ever been as a band and that they're having the best time playing shows they ever have They don't want it to get stagnant.
I saw them in Grand Rapids on this tour, and I was blown away!!! Sorry, your experience was as good. But like you said, maybe you just saw them on an off night. As far as this "breakup" goes, maybe they'll change their minds. Maybe they're just trolling us. After all, this IS Brand New we're talking about. One never knows what they're gonna do next.
i saw them the first night of the tour, in rochester. not much banter, but i didn't really expect any. i found the show extremely intense. overall, i would count it among my favorite shows i've ever seen. sucks you didn't have the same experience. i am quite jealous you got to see the julien baker cover.
I just saw them last month, and I thought they were decently interactive, which I wasn't expecting. They definitely must've been burnt out by the time you saw them, because I felt that their energy for every song was there the whole time. I still think an album might happen, but I've been preparing myself for their break up since it was announced so I've also come to accept it. Good video, I agree with what you said.
I've seen Brand New twice, first time in 2006 and second time over the summer this year. I totally agree with you about their live presence lacking enthusiasm. I had high hopes for their summer show and I just didn't feel the energy this time. I'm sad to see them end but at the same time I feel like it might be the right time.
I saw Brand New on November 11th and they were pretty good and they interacted with the crowd a few times. I agree that its okay that they are ending. Brand New has been around for almost two decades and they created amazing music. Everything comes to end at some point, at least they announced it instead of going on a "hiatus"
I will literally regret it for the rest of my life if I never hear them live and also it'll really really really really really really suck if they don't release another album before they break up
I saw them back in 2007 on a festival, shortly after the devil and god release. they solely played slow/midtempo songs. the crowd wasn't amused because of that. Most of them were expecting songs from their first record or at least sic transit or the quiet things but the band was completely on the devil and god train. I think this album received more appreciation only over the years (also from me), and now it's one of my favorite records of all time too. the 2nd time I saw brand new was in 2014, they had an awesome setlist with songs from each record, very enjoyable. But I agree with you: It's time for them to call it a day.
I saw them on the second night of the tour and there was little fan interaction as well. The most notable thing Jesse said was to tell people to stop clapping during Archers (I think it was that one). That cracked me up a bit. I definitely agree with your points about how it would have been nice to see a little more emotion and fan interaction. But it was still amazing to hear "The Devil and God..." from front to back. Hearing 'Limousine' live was euphoric. Side note: What are your thoughts on the openers Modern Baseball and The Front Bottoms? The Front Bottoms are one of my favorite bands, so I was just as pumped to see them as well, even if it wasn't their normal full set.
Saw them in Connecticut on this tour; and have to say I agree, which was kinda disappointing since it was my first time seeing them after being a huge fan since high school. Crowd was very passive after that 5 song mini set before they played the album (which is the only time I really saw any interest). Lights were cool, sound was great, but for this grand, polarizing band I expected a little more rawness.
They stopped by my area last October, but I didn't get to go since the tickets were sold out and I didn't have $400+ to buy them from idiotic scalpers from StubHub. I highly doubt they'll do another U.S. tour next year or any time before they split up, but seeing videos of the concert on UA-cam and I can see the lack of passion from their set. This band had a place in my emo teen years and will always have a place in my forever emo heart.
I went to VooDoo Fest this year, mainly to see the Foo Fighters but secondly to see Brand New since I've listened to them for about 3 years. Ever since that night which was like a week ago I think Brand News performance had a bigger impact on me than the Foo show and I really can't understand why
Hey Jon, I finally got the chance to check out your second favorite album of all time The Black Parade by MCR It was a good album too and I don't regret it.
My favorite band. I discovered them in fall 2015, and I finally got to see them at Riotfest in Chicago on September 17th, 2016. It was kind of crazy, because it was my first time in the mosh pit. But it was still amazing. I have a video of my experience on my channel if you want to check it out.
I saw them a year ago during summer ends fest in Arizona. I was working handicap seating and still the whole experience was amazing. They didn't interact much but I did feel like they were into what they were doing. Maybe cause they were touring with friends like Thrice or who knows but it was awesome. Really hope I can see them one more time but just like you I'm not expecting an album and are content with what's out so far. Devil and God is my favorite album of all time and I'' happy with that.
I saw them on November 1st in Vegas and out of all the concerts I've seen they were for sure one of the best. They couldn't outdo Twenty One Pilots for me but they were pretty damn close. Not to mention the fact that The Front Bottoms and Modern Baseball two of the best bands ever were the openers. I though their energy was epic and heartfelt and absolutely amazing. It was a great show. And this concert honestly has gotten me into their music more than anything else. Jesus Christ is the only song that I knew any of the lyrics for at the concert, and that experience really opened me up to the album a lot more. I am disappointed significantly that they are breaking up, for they mean more to me now than they ever have in the past, but I understand how these things work and it is okay. I'll honestly be a little upset if there isn't one more new album but that's okay too. Rest In Peace is all I really have to say. I believe them to be important to the history of the emo scene and music in general, and they left a mark worth remembering.
I just saw them on the 12th, which was the last show of that tour. After watching your videos of the show you went to I can say my concert experience was way better. Much more energy from them and the audience. Likely because it was the last show, of course. Otherwise I definitely agree the overall energy just isn't there anymore.
Aw. Never saw them live, but I listen to them on a regular; I'm glad they respect their fans enough to stop. Although not on The Devil and God, it would've been fitting if the show ended with Play Crack the Sky: "This is the end..."
I loved the weird guitar work they added into the songs on this tour. I mean I've heard the record a ton and listened straight through most times that I do listen so those moments, especially during a huge Breakdown at the end of You Won't Know (I think), really made their performance amazing for me. Also they did a cool post-rock outro at the Portland, ME show that made me wish they'd just start making post-rock under a new name.
Damn. I saw them about a year ago in Chicago and it was an awesome show. They played music from everything except yfw. Their set gave me goosebumps so many times. Soooo good.
Honestly...I never really got into Brand New despite being a fan of emo/emo-related genres...Probably should go back and listen to them a bit ;) (and can totally respect their decision to break up :3)
They kind of went inactive for a bit after 2010 so I've had time to prepare! Sucks they weren't into it when you saw them. I saw them past June in Montreal and they were pretty into it and the crowd response was amazing. I've only seen them twice though due to their inactivity coming to Canada. Once was shortly after Daisy was released in 2009 and the second time as i mentioned this past June. That's a 7 year gap! Also YOU GOT TO SEE THE JULIEN BAKER COVER. so cool
I totally agree that they're worn out, when I went to the Nashville show, energy was missing. Though the audience experience I had, I feel was better because they came out for an encore. They completely winged at the encore, which was really different, because it was a You Wont Know and he carried it out for a while, then just said thanks and left. Also from what I remember, a lot of the audience was shouting for them to play Welcome to Bangkok, and at this point I just thought they didn't give a shit, they just wanted to get it done. It was still an amazing show though.
I saw them in San Jose, Ca ok Halloween during this 10 year tour and they were fantastic. They talked a lot surprisingly. They were dressed up as Waldo, Jesse said degausser baby, he said holy shit when someone dressed up as Jesus crowdsurfed by during Jesus, they played all the songs Great, a lot of emotion, and they played it backwards. And once they reached millstone he said this has been the devil and god are raging inside me and more. They were fantastic I loved them so maybe it was just an off day cause he even thanked mobo and the front bottoms and they played untitled at the end thanking everyone for everything over the years.
The few times I saw Brand New this last tour it was pretty amazing but you could tell that they weren't as energetic and into it as they have been the past, I remember the second to last concert on the last tour they really did interact at that show, I mean Jesse even had to give a little puke speech and we got monster mash during Degausser, honestly it's gonna suck when they break up but it's gonna be ok cause they have family's, Jesse doesn't wanna do this when he's 40 and so on they have plenty of reasons for not wanting to do this any more.
I think it's for the best, but still upset. Jesus Christ in particular has helped me through a lot of times. PS, you remind me of a young Steve Buscemi (not an insult haha)
I've seen them 5 times first in 2003 last was the beginning of 09 the last 2 they play almost every song including the demos and bought a bride at the last one which was almost a year before daisy came out. They did the outkast hey fellas what's cooler than being cold and the crowd goes ice cold then hey ladies what's cooler than being cold ice cold alright alright alright instead of is that what you call tact ..... that was in 2003 at clausefest at Hammerstein ballroom but they react to the crowd somewhat everytime I've seen them
I saw Brand New live yeeears ago, and I did not enjoy it at all. they had very little crowd interaction, maybe spoke to the crowd twice and were not energetic at all. I wasn't impressed, but they still remain on one of my favorite bands. Sorry you had a similar show, I think they're dislike of touring just really shows when they perform.
Brand New 2000-2018. "I wanna stay 18 forever" Drops Mic
But yeah maybe you saw them on a bad night? Not sure. I saw them twice in 2015, once in Orlando, again at ACL. Their ACL show was meh, but the Orlando show was best concert I've ever been to. Spectacular crowd and crowd interaction
And yeah, Vincent 'experiments' a lot on guitar lol. I don't mind it, but yeah I definitely get why it could be annoying to you haha
He said it was on election night, so I'd say that's probably the case XD
I like that they're actually doing the "I'm gonna stay 18 forever" thing.
I love their calm approach to their breakup. it really reflects their coming of age, and their growing maturity we've gotten to see through the albums. I saw them live last month and i can absolutely agree with you that the feeling wasn't there. the fans didn't really have energy and neither did they. (except when they played limousine and sowing season. those two had an incredible amount of feeling at my show) I am also really glad that they're making this graceful final fall out of the music scene.
and yeah, in my show they didn't really interact too much. the show you went to also had modern baseball and the front bottoms right? I would really love to hear your opinion on their live performances if you listened. I felt like their stage presence was huge and that they have really great potential.
saw the title of this video and spent about 45 seconds debating whether or not I would be strong enough to watch it
I mean 18 years is a long ass time. And really it's better to end it when you think the creative well is dry instead of milking popularity for years on end as a cash ploy (like a ton of big bands from the 70s, 80s and even 90s do)
LOL and then they release their best record ever. (Yes its even better than tDaG)
Its fucking phenomenal.
when I saw them over the summer, what struck me about the show was the audience. people around me were crying and singing at the top of their lungs and you could feel the nostalgia in the air.
Brand New had a good run. It's alright if they are done.
Wasnt expecting a new album but still sad to see one of the best lyrical bands of the 2000s call it quits. Deja Entendu is a fantastic album and my fourth favorite album of all time
Oh man, I respect their decision, but I hoped to have seen them live someday damn.
Saw them last January with at-the-time gf, when they were promoting I am a Nightmare; We both were both big fans of the band, and the feel from the concert gave me the chance to really think about the relationship. I needed it, and it takes effort, but I can still tell myself I'm happy it's over
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the night i saw them jesse gave a speech at the end about the passing of leonard cohen which was very emotional, besides that there wasn't too much talking but i really didn't mind, i feel like they're the type of band that can carry a stage presence with the music alone, unlike bands such as blink i don't think they need to talk or joke a lot because their music is so strong and hits you so hard. i didn't jump around or mosh or even sing much but i sat back and listened to the entirety of the devil and god and i truly felt every song, the way i hadn't been feeling them all before. i think that was the night i truly fell in love with the entire album as a whole, i had loved it before but now it's one of my favorites after seeing them perform. the break up is completely understandable and they have put out a fantastic discography, so even if they don't put out a fifth album (i think they will though) what they've already given us is enough.
That really sucks, I didn't know that. But your opinions are fair. Makes me sad that the energy is starting to lack. Great video!
Brand New are my favourite band of all time and I'm seeing them with Biffy Clyro for the first time and I'm hoping it's amazing
Honestly have fun they're amazing in concert (at least the ones I've gone to were amazing)
Aaron Britton where you seeing them?
okay, as soon as i saw the '2000 - 2018' image, i full on cried man, hoh boy im keeping my fingers crossed for an Australian tour
I love Brand New and as much as I hate this breakup sometimes its for the best
Saw them a year ago in London at Alexandra Palace, not knowing a single song. They were amazing that night and really got me into Devil and God
Brand New is one of my top favorite bands and I'm really sad I never got to see them live.
same
you still have a chance! they say they're breaking up sometime in early 2018 so you have a year at least, i definitely recommend you go see them even if it's only once
shiona x Hope you're right! I would have gone to their most recent tour but they didn't have a show any where near me.
shiona x Hope you're right! I would have gone to their most recent tour but they didn't have a show any where near me.
ahh man that sucks, i think they said they would tour extensively until their breakup though so the next time they tour there might be a show near you :) their next record might be out by then too which is cool
I'm not sure that we'll ever get another album from them. I've loved them for so long, but I'm over the whole obsession with watching their every move and the cryptic messages that have had us hanging on for years.
I missed out on seeing them in my area a month or so back. It is a strange feeling to be live with a band that's ending soon, I experienced that this summer with Yellowcard at the Warped Tour...
Overall, Brand New is a fantastic band! I just absolute love their music! It's sad to seem them to go, but it's okay. Even though they're breaking up, I'm going to listen them until I die. I'd like to show my future children their music. Defiantly, will start with The Devil And God Are Raging Inside Me. I hope to seem them live at least once before the break up. They will always be one of the best bands out there in the alternative scene!
The devil and god is my fave album too. I'd love to see them live before they break up
i saw brand new at their second show of this tour, in their home state (mine as well) of new york. i think thats what made it such a phenomenal show for me. the band wasnt tired out yet, and i was absolutely the youngest person there so id guess i was surrounded by long time fans. for me, it was insanely good. every note was perfect, seriously, look up videos from the october 14 show. brand new has been such an influential band for me for a number of years, and though im still young, im mostly grateful im old enough to see them live even once. i mostly want them to be happy. and if that means splitting my second favorite band of all time, then so be it.
sucks that they're breaking up and I will never be able to see them live because they'll never come to south america, but as I read on the comments if they aren't "feeling it" anymore I think is good they're breaking up
I went to Lollapalooza back in 2015 and saw them live. At the time had no idea who they were but that got me into them. They are so good live! I really want to see them perform but me actually know some songs lol.
At my concert they talked more but still not much crowd interaction
ikr i hate when you get into a band AFTER you see them live lol
i saw them live twice so far, first time on a festival, they literally said nothing to the crowd, not even hello, goodbye or thank you, not a single word, and that kinda bothered me. The second time i saw them was at a concert, in an actual concert room with more people and stuff and there they were more talking to us and connecting.. i guess it really depends on when and where you see them, whether or not they are interacting with the public.. I still hope to see them live as much as i can since it is one of my favorite bands of all time :)
Saw them on 07/05/2016 in Pittsburgh, and they were everything I expected and more, especially for my first rock concert. There was a small lack of crowd interaction, but the atmosphere was stellar.
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i wish i wasn't waiting for a new album but i really cant get it out my head, i want another album so bad
I'm really sad that they're breaking up mainly because I've never seen them live before but they had a great run
I saw them live in Minnesota, and they were really good but all they said was "this song is about my wife" and "thank you." I also saw videos of them talking to the audience and I wasn't sure if it was just my night that they were, like you said, on autopilot.
I haven't seen them live yet and I'd really love to before they break up!
For a second I thought that this video meant that they were breaking up right now and I almost had a heart attack
I just found Brand New like a year ago and they are breaking up?. I think I'm gonna cry but I respect they desicion. It's just that I love they songs so much, the lyrics are so deep, I don't have too much bands that makes me feel so much things with just a song. I'm gonna miss them :c
Have to agree man, 100% I don't think they will have another album. One of my personal favorite bands as well. How was "you won't know" live?
I'm really not surprised that you thought it was a bad show considering that Brand New is a very hit or miss band live. I saw them live twice, In 2010 or 2014, And they we're drastically different in terms of Quality. I really don't think this was a sign of why there breaking up, more like a harsh truth about a band that you really don't want to know.
I CAN'T BELIEVE THEY COVERED SPRAINED ANKLE!
+DudeJude6 !!!
I've seen them twice, and both times they were fantastic, so much passion and emotion
Saw them again, and again they were fantastic
Managed to get tickets for november too
i agree with you completely! you can just tell they arent there anymore. i saw them back in 2013 and they had their heart into the show. i saw them again just recently and they just....they werent there. but yes they sounded good live! but no connection this time, it hurt me not gonna lie but i understand them!
Brand New is one of those bands that absolutely exploded on tumblr and I think they were made to be this band that they just weren't and felt like they had to pander to an audience they didn't understand and I think they just lost the passion to make music
I don't think they've ever been a band that cared too much about pandering to an audience, I mean every album has been completely different to the last. I think it's more likely they've just ran out of things to say, and maybe don't want to fake it.
In a chorus.fm thread, Jason Tate, who's close with the band has said that they're the happiest they've ever been as a band and that they're having the best time playing shows they ever have
They don't want it to get stagnant.
that weird shit he was doing with his gutiar was the intro to the alternative version of milstone
I saw them in Grand Rapids on this tour, and I was blown away!!! Sorry, your experience was as good. But like you said, maybe you just saw them on an off night. As far as this "breakup" goes, maybe they'll change their minds. Maybe they're just trolling us. After all, this IS Brand New we're talking about. One never knows what they're gonna do next.
I guess they're over it because I saw them live in Atlanta back in July, and it was awesome.
I just got into them sevenish days and they're already my 2nd favorite banr
i saw them the first night of the tour, in rochester. not much banter, but i didn't really expect any. i found the show extremely intense. overall, i would count it among my favorite shows i've ever seen. sucks you didn't have the same experience. i am quite jealous you got to see the julien baker cover.
Still debating whether to see them on the Biffy Clyro tour at the o2 in December
I just saw them last month, and I thought they were decently interactive, which I wasn't expecting. They definitely must've been burnt out by the time you saw them, because I felt that their energy for every song was there the whole time. I still think an album might happen, but I've been preparing myself for their break up since it was announced so I've also come to accept it. Good video, I agree with what you said.
its not ok
its sad to see another band go, but im glad they are doing what they want to do. (also, why is every band leaving???)
I've seen Brand New twice, first time in 2006 and second time over the summer this year. I totally agree with you about their live presence lacking enthusiasm. I had high hopes for their summer show and I just didn't feel the energy this time. I'm sad to see them end but at the same time I feel like it might be the right time.
So sad 😭 I was just listening to mixtape today. I grew up with Brand New.
I saw Brand New on November 11th and they were pretty good and they interacted with the crowd a few times. I agree that its okay that they are ending. Brand New has been around for almost two decades and they created amazing music. Everything comes to end at some point, at least they announced it instead of going on a "hiatus"
Where have they announced the break up? I can't find anything
I will literally regret it for the rest of my life if I never hear them live and also it'll really really really really really really suck if they don't release another album before they break up
I saw them back in 2007 on a festival, shortly after the devil and god release. they solely played slow/midtempo songs. the crowd wasn't amused because of that. Most of them were expecting songs from their first record or at least sic transit or the quiet things but the band was completely on the devil and god train. I think this album received more appreciation only over the years (also from me), and now it's one of my favorite records of all time too. the 2nd time I saw brand new was in 2014, they had an awesome setlist with songs from each record, very enjoyable. But I agree with you: It's time for them to call it a day.
I saw them on the second night of the tour and there was little fan interaction as well. The most notable thing Jesse said was to tell people to stop clapping during Archers (I think it was that one). That cracked me up a bit. I definitely agree with your points about how it would have been nice to see a little more emotion and fan interaction. But it was still amazing to hear "The Devil and God..." from front to back. Hearing 'Limousine' live was euphoric.
Side note: What are your thoughts on the openers Modern Baseball and The Front Bottoms? The Front Bottoms are one of my favorite bands, so I was just as pumped to see them as well, even if it wasn't their normal full set.
I agree with you 100%. I bought the t-shirt that said "2006 - 2016"
I love Brand New, but I want them to move on.
I went to see them GA and it was the craziest expereince. I think you're concert was weird because it was seating.
Saw them in Connecticut on this tour; and have to say I agree, which was kinda disappointing since it was my first time seeing them after being a huge fan since high school. Crowd was very passive after that 5 song mini set before they played the album (which is the only time I really saw any interest). Lights were cool, sound was great, but for this grand, polarizing band I expected a little more rawness.
They stopped by my area last October, but I didn't get to go since the tickets were sold out and I didn't have $400+ to buy them from idiotic scalpers from StubHub. I highly doubt they'll do another U.S. tour next year or any time before they split up, but seeing videos of the concert on UA-cam and I can see the lack of passion from their set. This band had a place in my emo teen years and will always have a place in my forever emo heart.
I went to VooDoo Fest this year, mainly to see the Foo Fighters but secondly to see Brand New since I've listened to them for about 3 years. Ever since that night which was like a week ago I think Brand News performance had a bigger impact on me than the Foo show and I really can't understand why
I have heard their live shows are hit or miss. I saw them in Asheville NC and it was the best show I've been to.
Hey Jon, I finally got the chance to check out your second favorite album of all time The Black Parade by MCR
It was a good album too and I don't regret it.
Tonny Bivans it is a really great album. It's also one of my favorite albums of all time too. It will really grows on you overtime :D
My favorite band. I discovered them in fall 2015, and I finally got to see them at Riotfest in Chicago on September 17th, 2016. It was kind of crazy, because it was my first time in the mosh pit. But it was still amazing. I have a video of my experience on my channel if you want to check it out.
I saw them a year ago during summer ends fest in Arizona. I was working handicap seating and still the whole experience was amazing. They didn't interact much but I did feel like they were into what they were doing. Maybe cause they were touring with friends like Thrice or who knows but it was awesome. Really hope I can see them one more time but just like you I'm not expecting an album and are content with what's out so far. Devil and God is my favorite album of all time and I'' happy with that.
I saw them on November 1st in Vegas and out of all the concerts I've seen they were for sure one of the best. They couldn't outdo Twenty One Pilots for me but they were pretty damn close. Not to mention the fact that The Front Bottoms and Modern Baseball two of the best bands ever were the openers. I though their energy was epic and heartfelt and absolutely amazing. It was a great show. And this concert honestly has gotten me into their music more than anything else. Jesus Christ is the only song that I knew any of the lyrics for at the concert, and that experience really opened me up to the album a lot more. I am disappointed significantly that they are breaking up, for they mean more to me now than they ever have in the past, but I understand how these things work and it is okay. I'll honestly be a little upset if there isn't one more new album but that's okay too. Rest In Peace is all I really have to say. I believe them to be important to the history of the emo scene and music in general, and they left a mark worth remembering.
Wait. I thought the album was just pushed back to next year. Are we not getting a new album at all?
Wait, they covered Julien Baker in the last clip??? That's amazing.
Hey jon, check out the new Mayday Parade song! Its a throw back to old mayday and i love it.
I just saw them on the 12th, which was the last show of that tour. After watching your videos of the show you went to I can say my concert experience was way better. Much more energy from them and the audience. Likely because it was the last show, of course. Otherwise I definitely agree the overall energy just isn't there anymore.
Aw. Never saw them live, but I listen to them on a regular; I'm glad they respect their fans enough to stop. Although not on The Devil and God, it would've been fitting if the show ended with Play Crack the Sky: "This is the end..."
Tose Akinmola I saw them last week and they actually did play it, didn't finish off with it but it happened
Elise Kasman 😍 That's great. I probably would've cried though. It's my favorite song of theirs.
Video published 11/18/2016....tour dates going into September & October 2017....riiiiiggghhtt....
Kind of what Blink 182 should of done in my opinion instead of that first hiatus.
Science fiction review anyone?
I loved the weird guitar work they added into the songs on this tour. I mean I've heard the record a ton and listened straight through most times that I do listen so those moments, especially during a huge Breakdown at the end of You Won't Know (I think), really made their performance amazing for me. Also they did a cool post-rock outro at the Portland, ME show that made me wish they'd just start making post-rock under a new name.
Damn. I saw them about a year ago in Chicago and it was an awesome show. They played music from everything except yfw. Their set gave me goosebumps so many times. Soooo good.
New record announced with tour dates
Honestly...I never really got into Brand New despite being a fan of emo/emo-related genres...Probably should go back and listen to them a bit ;) (and can totally respect their decision to break up :3)
They weren't really interactive when I saw them either. I am really glad I saw them live though.
They kind of went inactive for a bit after 2010 so I've had time to prepare! Sucks they weren't into it when you saw them. I saw them past June in Montreal and they were pretty into it and the crowd response was amazing.
I've only seen them twice though due to their inactivity coming to Canada. Once was shortly after Daisy was released in 2009 and the second time as i mentioned this past June. That's a 7 year gap!
Also YOU GOT TO SEE THE JULIEN BAKER COVER. so cool
I totally agree that they're worn out, when I went to the Nashville show, energy was missing. Though the audience experience I had, I feel was better because they came out for an encore. They completely winged at the encore, which was really different, because it was a You Wont Know and he carried it out for a while, then just said thanks and left.
Also from what I remember, a lot of the audience was shouting for them to play Welcome to Bangkok, and at this point I just thought they didn't give a shit, they just wanted to get it done. It was still an amazing show though.
no!!
I saw them in San Jose, Ca ok Halloween during this 10 year tour and they were fantastic. They talked a lot surprisingly. They were dressed up as Waldo, Jesse said degausser baby, he said holy shit when someone dressed up as Jesus crowdsurfed by during Jesus, they played all the songs Great, a lot of emotion, and they played it backwards. And once they reached millstone he said this has been the devil and god are raging inside me and more. They were fantastic I loved them so maybe it was just an off day cause he even thanked mobo and the front bottoms and they played untitled at the end thanking everyone for everything over the years.
What was the song brand new was playing at the very end ?
+SpicyBoi a cover song marathon runner
Beyond ARTV thank you !
it's by julien baker, her whole album is incredible. highly recommended
the song is actually called sprained ankle by Julien Baker, great song though!
I bought tickets to see them in Idaho coming from Utah and I got in an accident on the way, so that cancelled that. /:
+Ethan Goldrup damn sorry to hear that. Happened to me once, totaled my car on the way to see The Black Keys
Beyond ARTV that blows dude. yeah it really killed the mood for a couple of days. im going to see PUP live today so it makes up for it lol
why didn't you do one for motion city soundtrack?
+zach ballard because not a ton of people know about them, and I've never called myself that big of a fan
Beyond ARTV I gotcha
I was at that same show!
The few times I saw Brand New this last tour it was pretty amazing but you could tell that they weren't as energetic and into it as they have been the past, I remember the second to last concert on the last tour they really did interact at that show, I mean Jesse even had to give a little puke speech and we got monster mash during Degausser, honestly it's gonna suck when they break up but it's gonna be ok cause they have family's, Jesse doesn't wanna do this when he's 40 and so on they have plenty of reasons for not wanting to do this any more.
Oh and thank God I've found another person who likes Daisy
What do you think about Manafest?
Yall know they broke up because of Jesse touching that girl in 2000
he never touched a girl, he was just a manipulative asshole that was also a bit weird
Perhaps in the long outro the vocalist (Jesse, is it?) was tuning his guitar. It usually goes out of tune live.
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If it was election night maybe they weren't in the best mood either lol
i've seen them 4 times and they've never really interacted with the crowd, i guess it's just how they work
hey what is the song in his intro
Why does no one ever look in the description
+Daniel Chater that's what I'm saying.
I think it's for the best, but still upset. Jesus Christ in particular has helped me through a lot of times. PS, you remind me of a young Steve Buscemi (not an insult haha)
I've seen them 5 times first in 2003 last was the beginning of 09 the last 2 they play almost every song including the demos and bought a bride at the last one which was almost a year before daisy came out. They did the outkast hey fellas what's cooler than being cold and the crowd goes ice cold then hey ladies what's cooler than being cold ice cold alright alright alright instead of is that what you call tact ..... that was in 2003 at clausefest at Hammerstein ballroom but they react to the crowd somewhat everytime I've seen them
As a long time Brand New fan...this whole video was kinda hot. Half because of history, half because of confirmation bias. No offense.
Could you please review the new Metallica album Hardwired... to Self Destruct
I saw Brand New live yeeears ago, and I did not enjoy it at all. they had very little crowd interaction, maybe spoke to the crowd twice and were not energetic at all. I wasn't impressed, but they still remain on one of my favorite bands. Sorry you had a similar show, I think they're dislike of touring just really shows when they perform.
weird guitar moments?