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  • ODESZA captivate MSG on The Last Goodbye Finale Tour

    ODESZA captivate MSG on The Last Goodbye Finale Tour

    There was not one empty seat in Madison Square Garden as thousands of fans celebrated the electronic music duo, ODESZA take one final bow for The Last Goodbye Finale Tour, which took place in New York City for three sold-out nights on Thursday, June 20 – Saturday, June 22.

    Photo Credit: Julian Bajsel

    Opening with a performance of “This Version of You,” which became their first track off their Grammy-nominated album The Last Goodbye, ODESZA kicked-off their set with a live orchestra of stringed instruments on stage that built a crescendo of musical energy so tangible it made one’s hair stand on end and heart beat feel all the more palpable. The gripping opening made way for the duo erupting into fast-paced drums to the track, “Behind the Sun ” as fire blazed on stage in unison to each and every drum beat.

    ODESZA performs ‘Behind the Sun’
    Photo Credit: Julian Bajsel

    ODESZA flawlessly kept the crowd’s attention for a non-stop two hours by championing exclusive VIP live versions of their singles to placate fans both old and new.  Harnessing an adept blend of brash beats with breakdowns of tracks that featured emotive vocals, the duo welcomed multiple singers on stage to perform live versions of some of their most prized releases. This included two performances by Mansionair who added impassioned vocals to “Line of Sight” and “Heavier,”  Charlie Houston donning velvety, soft lyrics to “Wide Awake” as well as Izzy Bizu performing an upbeat, radiating rendition of “Forgive Me” to name a few.

    To add to the grandiosity of the evening, a live drum line performed in unison to open to one of the duo’s most coveted tracks, “Bloom.”  ODESZA teased fans by performing snippets of the vocals while trombones performed on opposite ends of the stage to further raise the vibrational energy of the performance. At the song’s climax, fireworks sprinkled like confetti to radiate the stage, making the moment feel all the more magical sending the audience into a mesmerized uproar.

    The duo brought the evening to a close with a moving rendition of “Light of Day ”which brought the symphony of the stringed instruments together along with enrapturing visuals to further enhance the track’s meaningful nuances. A finale performance of, “The Last Goodbye” fittingly became the finale song of the night as the brass, string instruments, and drums were brought together to create a cohesive finale. Complete with pink and gold lasers and sprawling confetti erupting onto the crowd, the performance left fans captivated by the emotional enormity of it all and privileged to experience The Last Goodbye Tour one final time.

    In 2023, ODESZA released The Last Goodbye Cinematic Experience in over 700 theaters in 23 countries for one night only, bringing the mesmerizing live performance to new audiences across the globe. Recently the film also became available for purchase across streaming services worldwide.

    Dates for ‘The Last Goodbye Finale Tour’ were announced back in February to put a closure to the group’s iconic, “The Last Goodbye Tour,” which launched in 2022 to critical acclaim in support of their critically acclaimed Grammy-nominated album of the same name. Becoming their biggest tour to date, “The Last Goodbye” tour sold over 1.5 million tickets across North America with 50+ dates including festival performances at Lollapalooza, Bonnaroo, Outside Lands, Austin City Limits, Electric Forest, and Governor’s Ball.

    For anyone who could not experience the tour, ODESZA released their first live album, The Last Goodbye Tour Live on May 31 via Foreign Family Collective / Ninja Tune. 

    For more details about upcoming shows and to purchase tickets, visit ODESZA’s official website.

    ODESZA – The Last Goodbye Finale Tour

    • June 29: Boulder, CO – Folsom Field %*+ SOLD OUT
    • July 4: George, WA – The Gorge ^@+
    • July 5: George, WA – The Gorge %@+ SOLD OUT
    • July 6: George, WA – The Gorge #@+ SOLD OUT

    support key:

    • % Bob Moses
    • # Ben Böhmer (Live)
    • ^ Tinlicker (LIVE)
    • * Big Boi
    • @ DRAMA
    • ~ Blue DeTiger
    • + Golden Features
    • = Non-Live Nation Date
  • ODESZA announce The Last Goodbye Finale tour 

    ODESZA announce The Last Goodbye Finale tour 

    ODESZA reveal The Last Goodbye Finale, a last round of shows to pay homage to their 2022 studio album with stops in Los Angeles, New York City, Boulder, and Washington this coming June and July.

    Set to be a fully immersive experience with cinematic visuals, pyrotechnics, live instrumentals, and drum lines, The Last Goodbye Finale will combine a number of surprise special guests and feature a special extended set by ODESZA that has never been seen before. This will conclude the duo’s final round of performances for the promotion of their 2022 highly acclaimed studio album, The Last Goodbye, making monumental stops at Madison Square Garden in New York City, BMO Stadium in Los Angeles, Folsom Field in Boulder and close-out shows in their home state of Washington at The Gorge Amphitheatre.

     “As we look to bring The Last Goodbye Tour to a close, we are overwhelmed with how bittersweet it all feels. The journey to this point has been unimaginable – exceeding all our expectations – and we are excited to show you the final chapter of this experience. The new performance starting in June builds upon the live show and allows us to edit, extend, remix and play songs we haven’t before. We are thrilled to have the opportunity to perform in some of the most iconic venues across the U.S. These last shows mark the culmination of The Last Goodbye Tour, and we can’t wait to share what we have been working on with our fans, both old and new.”

    Harrison & Clay of ODESZA

    ODESZA’s The Last Goodbye studio album earned the duo a 2022 Grammy nomination for Best Electronic Album, a win for Best Electronic Record at A2IM’s 2023 Libera Award, and praise from media outlets and fans around the world. Check out EDMunplugged’s “stunning” review of the album here.

    Joining the duo on stage for the finale will be a variety of incredible performances from friends Bob Moses, Ben Böhmer (Live), Tinlicker (LIVE), Big Boi, DRAMA, and Golden Features. 

    Produced by Live Nation, VIP and travel packages are available. For more details and to purchase tickets, visit the ODESZA’s official website.

     ODESZA’s The Last Goodbye Finale

    • June 7: Los Angeles, CA – BMO Stadium  #@+
    • June 8: Los Angeles, CA – BMO Stadium %@+
    • June 21: New York, NY – Madison Square Garden %@+
    • June 22: New York, NY – Madison Square Garden #@+
    • June 29: Boulder, CO – Folsom Field %*+
    • July 4: George, WA – The Gorge ^@+
    • July 5: George, WA – The Gorge %@+
    • July 6: George, WA – The Gorge #@+

    Support Key:

    • % Bob Moses
    • # Ben Böhmer (Live)
    • ^ Tinlicker (LIVE)
    • * Big Boi
    • @ DRAMA
    • + Golden Features
  • Skrillex, Fred Again… & Four Tet take over NYC

    Skrillex, Fred Again… & Four Tet take over NYC

    Madison Square Garden erupted Saturday night as Skrillex, Fred Again… and Four Tet took the stage in a five hour back to back rave on February 18.  

    Entering the dimly lit Madison Square Garden, the venue pulsated with an eclectic mix of tracks to complement the diverse audience of fans young and old. With far less focus on who was on stage performing than there was on the music and experience, the trio dished raw raucous energy that ebbed and flowed in continuity with the evening’s melodies and beats. 

    Combining releases from Skrillex’s most recently released album, Quest For Fire, the artist blasted hip-hop leaning tracks like the collaboration with Missy Elliott, “RATATA” and Flowdan’s “Hydrate” to the melodic, “Leave Me Like This.”  The artist further laced his set with some old-time classics that also included, “Bang-a-Rang” and Benny Benassi’s “Satisfaction,” which sent the audience into an uproar.

    Further surprising fans that evening, Skrillex dropped his second album this week titled Don’t Get Too Close, which culminated his onslaught of releases since last year. The album sees the producer take on a more pop-centered focus featuring  the likes of Justin Bieber, Kid Cudi, Swae Lee, and more.

    Accentuating the monumental evening Fred Again…  collaborated on stage and showcased some of his defining dance music hits toward the latter end of the evening. Having become one one of the most sought after figures in the dance music scene with the release of his personal LP series Actual Life, the artist featured some his most recent hits that include “‘Turn On The Lights again..” with Swedish House Mafia, “Jungle,” “Marea (We’ve Lost Dancing),” and “Billie (Loving Arms).”  The duo also performed their highly anticipated collaborative smash, “Rumble” not just once but twice played throughout their alternating sets.

    Alternating on the decks throughout the performance the artists held the audience in the palms of their hands by interspersing hard hitting beats and lasers to slowing the pace with enchanting lights and soft vocals. The artists appeared to be having just as much fun on stage as everyone was in the arena dancing making it an unforgettable and once-in-a-lifetime experience.

    The Madison Square performance marks the end of a series of performances in New York City this week, which included a surprise Valentine’s Day pop up at Good Room, a larger party on Thursday at Le Poisson Rouge, and a massive live set in the middle of Times Square for The Lot Radio on Friday.

    Skrillex – QUEST FOR FIRE

    1. Skrillex & Bobby Raps, “Leave Me like This”
    2. Skrillex & Missy Elliott, “RATATA”
    3. Skrillex, Joker, & Sleepnet, “Tears”
    4. Skrillex, Fred Again.., & Flowdan, “Rumble”
    5. Skrillex, Starrah, & Four Tet, “Butterflies”
    6. Skrillex, Aluna, & Kito “Inhale Exhale”
    7. Skrillex & Eli Keszler, “A Street I Know”
    8. Skrillex & Nai Barghouti, “Xena”
    9. Skrillex, Swae Lee, Siiickbrain, & Posij “TOO BIZARRE (juked)”
    10. Skrillex, Flowdan, BEAM, & PEEKABOO, “Hydrate”
    11. Skrillex, “Warped Tour ‘05 with pete WENTZ”
    12. Skrillex, & Starrah, “Good Space”
    13. Skrillex, Noisia, Josh Pan & Dylan Brady, “Supersonic (My Existence)”
    14. Skrillex “Hazel Theme”
    15.  Skrillex, Porter Robinson & Bibi Bourelly, “Still Here (with the ones that I came with)”

    Skrillex – DON’T GET TOO CLOSE

    1. Skrillex & Bobby Raps, “Don’t Leave Me Like This”
    2. Skrillex, Pink Pantheress & Trippie Redd, “Way Back”
    3. Skrillex & BEAM, “Selecta”
    4.  Skrillex, Yung Lean & Bladee, “Ceremony”
    5. Skrillex & Bladee, “Real Spring”
    6. Skrillex & Kid Cudi, “Summer Time”
    7. Skrillex, Corbin & Chief Keef, “Bad For Me”
    8. Skrillex, Prentiss & Anthony Green, “3am”
    9. Skrillex, Justin Bieber & Don Toliver, “Don’t Go”
    10. Skrillex, Sonny Moore & Bibi Bourelly, “Don’t Get Too Close”
    11. Skrillex & Swae Lee, “Mixed Signals”
    12. Skrillex & Bibi Bourelly, “Painting Rainbows”