In the year 2024, there are many musicians from around the world who are holding their concerts globally. Among them are several indie rock bands from America, Europe, and even Asia. The abundance of musicians queuing up to perform globally will certainly boost the international hype of music enthusiast in 2024.
Indie Rock Musicians Performing in 2024
Several foreign singers such as Jonas Brothers and Ed Sheeran have already held their concerts earlier this year. Apart from these two singers, a lineup of other musicians is also planned to enliven the global music scene throughout 2024, such as:
1. Novo Amor
With the real name Ali Lacey, the singer famous for the song “Colourway” held his concert globally on March 2, 2024. The concert by the singer from Wales was held at several places in April 2024 such as in Paris, Hamburg, Oslo, and Stockholm. These was the part of Novo Amor global tour.
A musician with indie-rock and folk genres born on August 11, 1991, Novo Amor is also known as one of the singers who can play various musical instruments. His soft falsetto voice with multi-instrumental ability has garnered a huge fan base worldwide.
Novo Amor came to perform globally as part of his world tour. Through the songs he performed during the concert, Novo Amor invited fans to reminisce with various emotionally charged and melodious songs.
2. Wave To Earth
The indie band from South Korea, Wave To Earth, has also successfully held their debut concert globally. Their upcoming tour on March till April 2024 will take place in Milan, Frankfurt, Amsterdam, Berlin and Paris.
Wave To Earth is a band from Korea known for blending various music influences to create distinctive indie-pop music. The trio has even succeeded in developing new waves in creative music globally.
Many fans hope that Wave To Earth will perform again globally. This can be seen in the comment section of the band’s Instagram post. Hopefully, in the near future, Wave To Earth will indeed return globally!
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3. The Rose
In addition to Wave To Earth, the indie rock band The Rose is also one of the bands from South Korea that held their concert in 2024. The concert titled “DAWN TO DUSK TOUR” was held in several places including Jakarta, Manila, Mumbai and Seoul. The concert even marked the beginning of their Asian and European concert tour next year.
Interestingly, this concert took place only a year after the “Heal Together World Tour” concert held on January 6, 2023. They even came to perform globally in a music festival in the Lido area, Bogor, Indonesia in September 2023.
The frequent appearances of this Korean indie rock band in global locations have surely satisfied their fans, known as “Black Rose,” who were thrilled to witness their performances on stage. Hopefully, in 2024 and in the years to come, The Rose will continue to entertain their fans globally.
4. Reality Club
In addition to foreign bands, Reality Club from Indonesia will also hold their concert at the annual South by Southwest Music Festival (SXSW Festival) in Texas, USA. It is known that this band from Jakarta will perform in mid-March 2024.
Reality Club will perform on the first day in the “FRIENDS:FOREVER” segment on March 14, 2024. The largest Asian music festival itself will be held from March 8 to March 16, 2024. Interestingly, Reality Club is the only Indonesian representative at the festival.
The “FRIENDS:FOREVER” segment is a special segment dedicated to Asian youth culture. This segment is held before the overall music festival ends, on March 14-15, 2024.
5. Subsonic Eye
In addition to Reality Club, the indie rock band from Singapore, Subsonic Eye, will also perform at the Asian music festival at the SXSW Festival. The band, formed in 2016, is one of the Southeast Asian bands contributing to the success of the “FRIENDS:FOREVER” segment at the festival.
The band, consisting of Nur Wahidah, Sam Venditti, Daniel Borces, Lucas Tee, and Jared Lim, is known for their songs that reflect nature, adolescence, and life in general. The band has also been known as one of the most interesting artists in the Singapore indie-rock scene.
Songs like “Cosmic Realignment”, “Fruitcake”, and “Sun Kissed Skin” have been extraordinarily successful in the Singapore market. The band has even released an EP with the American label Topshelf Records and became the first Southeast Asian artist to appear on KEXP.
Their closest tour will be held in 10 and 11 March in New York and Houston.
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6. Se So Neon
One of the indie rock bands from South Korea, Se So Neon, is also one of the line-ups in the “FRIENDS:FOREVER” segment at the SXSW Festival. The band, led by main vocalist and guitarist Hwang So-yoon, and bassist Park Hyun-jin, made their debut in 2016.
At least several mini-albums have been released starting from Summer Plumage (2017) and Nonadaptation (2020). Throughout their career, the band has received several awards, including “Rookie of the Year” and “Best Rock Song of The Year” from the Korean Popular Music Award 2018.
The band is scheduled to perform at the SXSW Festival on March 16, 2024. Not only at the SXSW Festival, but the indie rock band that sold 2,000 tickets in 1 second is also scheduled to perform at various festivals in America, Canada, Germany, and Taiwan.
Tips for Watching Indie Rock Band Concerts
For those of you who want to watch the above indie-rock band concerts globally, you certainly need thorough preparation. Not only having purchased tickets well in advance, but also paying attention to other aspects such as:
1. Maintain condition and stamina
When attending a concert, it is very important to ensure that you are in good condition to have enough energy during the concert. Especially if the concert is held in an open field and prone to rain, if your stamina is not good, it will affect your performance.
Always make sure you are fit and not tired before coming to the concert. Taking vitamins and fulfilling nutritional needs before leaving for the concert is a must so that you can comfortably follow the course of the concert from start to finish.
Also, do not forget to pay attention to security while at the concert. Keep your belongings and prepare a special bag that can be placed in front of your body. The crowded concert conditions are prone to friction and loss.
2. Wear comfortable outfits
When watching indie rock concerts, wearing the right clothes should also be considered. Make sure you don’t wear the wrong costume so that you are comfortable and still look appropriate. Dress appropriately such as t-shirts, jeans, and sneakers.
It is highly recommended not to use excessive cosmetics or jewelry. This is of course for your safety while at the concert. Choose clothes that are comfortable and allow you to move freely during the concert.
If necessary, bring clothes related to the singer or band that will perform. For indie rock singers, you can wear clothes with neutral or casual nuances. It would be better if the clothes worn can easily absorb sweat.
3. Bring idol attributes
Are you going to attend a concert by your favorite band or singer? It doesn’t hurt to bring various idol attributes such as t-shirts, banners, headbands, lightsticks, and so on. Besides livening up the atmosphere, these attributes will also show dedication to a fan’s idol.
Your idol singer will certainly appreciate it, and it’s not impossible that they will hold another concert in the near future. This is certainly related to the extraordinary reception from the fans who have supported their career.
Some singers or bands generally have fanbases that will always support their idols at various concerts and festivals. You can join this community so that you don’t feel alone if you have to bring various attributes related to the band.
4. Memorize their songs
You certainly also want to be an active participant in a concert, right? If you don’t bring attributes, it’s a good idea to recognize the musicians who will perform and look for their songs. Generally, singers will perform songs that are currently hits.
That way, you can sing along with the singer on stage and not feel unfamiliar with the songs being performed. Indie musicians themselves usually still have platforms to upload their work, so you can still follow them.
Therefore, avoid being too reserved during the concert. Especially for those who like to attend concerts, shouting and singing along with other audience members will certainly create a unique atmosphere and energy. This energy will then also provide experience and satisfaction for the audience.
5. Prepare adequate accommodation
For those of you who will watch concerts outside the city or abroad, preparing adequate accommodation is very important to ensure. Starting from lodging, food, and other things must be prepared in detail so as not to disturb the smooth running of the concert.
It is highly recommended to book tickets and accommodation well in advance. Apart from avoiding queues, it is also so that you can get cheaper prices compared to booking them at the last minute.
Those are some indie rock musicians and bands planned to come and perform concerts and are interesting to watch. For those of you who are fans of these musicians, don’t forget to get their tickets soon so you don’t miss their special concerts!