It is an exhilarating element of a high-energy show. Someone leans into you or gives you a hearty shove, and if you catch his or her eye, you’ll be met with a friendly smile. Each comes with its own vibe, but all tend to be good-natured. I have been in metal moshes, punk moshes, hip-hop moshes. But his music in no way warrants the kind of frenzied chaos that ensued over the course of his set. His music is exciting, diverse and well-delivered in a live setting. I didn’t have long to worry about their well-being in the already oppressive crowd before the first song came on and the pit exploded into a violent, swirling rage. It was moments before the start of his set that I heard a young voice behind me and turned to see a small cluster of children, none of which could have been a day over 10. As the space filled in with anxious spectators, the 85-degree heat turned the tight crowd into a sweltering, ungodly throng of sweat.įirst on the lineup for the night was Grammy-nominated rapper GoldLink. I got within 10 feet of the front guardrail. The crowd scurried to the stage the moment gates opened to Express’ outdoor venue. I have no doubt thousands of dollars in footwear were destroyed that night in what was the single most unpleasant mosh in which I have ever taken part. The mostly college-aged crowd was decked out in designer shoes of every shape, size and color. The second thing I noticed was the shoes. Some attendees were even wearing the trademark blond wig Tyler dons in the music video for his 2019 single “EARFQUAKE.” Colorful cargo pants, pastel T-shirts, utility vests and floppy hats were the uniform. Stretched out as far as the eye could see, the line was heavily repping Golf Wang, Tyler’s fashion line, or some stylistic approximation. 22 to see rapper Tyler, the Creator on tour for his new album, “IGOR,” the first thing I noticed was the line.Ī group at the front claimed to have been waiting outside the gate since 8:30 a.m. Photo credit: Richard Giang | Assistant Design EditorWhen I arrived at Express Live on Sept. Tyler The Creator performing at Express Live! on Sept.
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