“ oh my god hi ! ” she excitedly waves , jogging over to [ your muse ] . “ i thought it was going to be IMPOSSIBLE to find you , ” juno laughs , flipping her hair over her shoulder . “ not gonna lie the crowd is A LOT bigger than last year’s . ” not that she isn’t used to it . she breathes in deeply before exhaling , catching her breath . “ anyway , i’m pretty sure illenium’s set is coming up soon . you wanna join me ? ”
ultraviolet had just barely concluded their encore . harlowe lets out a carefree laugh as they pull their bandmates into a group hug . sending off one last wave to the audience , the group makes their exit . there’s just something about performing that gives them a rush . they make their way down from the stage , nearly bumping into someone as they reach the last step . “ whoa ! my bad . ” side steps [ your muse ] . “ you up next or just trying to catch one of my band members for a quick selfie ? ” they playfully tease .
*˖ ⊹ " why are you just standing there ? " her hands waved around her as destiny approached the other, a slight bounce in her step that matched the bass of the music echoing around citi field. coming to a halt in front of them, she reached out to grasp at their wrists and gave a tug. she pouted. " don't make me dance alone like a complete fool ! you can't tell me the energy isn't like, totally contagious. " / OPEN ( @nepofmstarters )
hot hot / pressure / go to town / atm / best friend ( special guest appearance from @gemmajcmes ) / girls / mooo! / juicy / persuasive / somebody like you ( orchestral version ) / tia tamera / bottom bitch / yucky blucky fruitcake / cyber sex / like that / rules / stressed / crazy / streets / say so
tristan had spent the majority of the festival downing different drinks and doing any type of drug he was able to get his hands on . an almost 𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐍𝐄𝐂𝐓 from reality as he carried himself around the festival . wandering around from one area to the next and then back over to where the music was playing . in his opinion , he was having the time of his life . but it was 𝐂𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐑 that he may have been overdoing it . . . ( or getting dangerously close to . ) due to the alcohol , the drugs and the fact that he was outside all day long , his hair was a bit damp from the sweat and anything else that ended up spilling on him during his time in the crowds or mosh - pits during the 𝐒𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐂𝐓 rock shows .
⏤ near the stage but not too close , tristan being so 𝐂𝐑𝐎𝐒𝐒𝐅𝐀𝐃𝐄𝐃 he could hardly function having an affect on him that left him doing things he probably wouldn't have otherwise . seemingly dancing 𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐘 poorly to the music blasting through the stadium in an almost 𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐇𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐃 and 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐎𝐓𝐈𝐂 way . whatever acid type mayhem was going on in his head , he ended up dancing with his back against a pole . in his state , thinking it was a person trying to dance with him . he continued to dance . finding it funny to start twerking against said . . . pole person . . . before laughing uncontrollable and turning around to see 𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐆 but a pole there . spotting a , ( what he thought was a familiar face . ) . . . honestly , it could've been 𝐀𝐍𝐘𝐎𝐍𝐄 or 𝐀𝐍𝐘𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐆 at this point . still laughing , almost uncontrolled . he pointed back behind him as he looked at the other . ❛ can't believe my soulmate just vanished when i turned around . this is fucked ! just use me for my fucking great dance moves and run away before i turn around ! ❜ he said , through jumbled words before pointing in the direction of the bar . ❛ to the bar tent ! ❜
━━━━━ 🔮 Llorona Luna Brings the peculiar to pop at Crescent Festival 2023 .
Llorona Luna’s Crescent Fest performance was as much of a celebration of their career and all the people they attribute their success to, as it was a farewell to the Cry Baby moniker that has been a part of their performance art since her debut album. It’s evident that Luna has evolved into an artist more confident in not only her sound, but in the visuals that go along in the stories they’re telling. Unlike their previous albums, where the oddities were found primarily in their lyrics and the aesthetics were much more pastel and soft with slight alterations that left the viewer feeling unsettled, Portals goes leans into the strange and uncomfortable in every song and video we’ve gotten so far. If the performance at Crescent Fest is any indication, it’s only going to get creepier from here and we’re completely strapped in for the ride.
read more below / listen to the set list here / @nepofminspo
The stage was completely black as the opening vocals for Tunnel Vision came through and Llorona Luna invited us into their world for the next hour and twenty minutes. Once the lights go up timed with the beat kicking in, we’re able to see that instead of just a stage outfit, she has opted to perform in the same faerie creature prosthetics inspired by Guillermo Del Toro films, that we’ve seen in the Death and Void music videos. As cool as the four eyes, exaggerated ears, and scaly details throughout looked on stage, it did raise concerns for how their stage presence would come across as no one could see the upper part of their face behind the mask. But she was quick to quell those worries with the choreography. With the help of the dancers, they were able to use their body to express the energy to the audience just as well as her facial expression during previous eras had done.
They don’t let up as Tunnel Vision ends and goes straight into Faerie Soirée, Womb, and Spider Web all from the Portals album. Fan favorite Show & Tell from K-12 and though the choreography is some we’ve seen before, she’s able to alter it in a way that better aligns with the more mystical story she’s telling now. Known for the contortions and body bending they’re able to do, she teases the audience with subtle tweaks to the Show & Tell choreo that leads into the intense body contorting they do throughout The Contortionist. Each bend is perfectly timed to the bone snapping effect on the track which was enough to make anyone flinch if you weren’t familiar with them beforehand. The backbending and arm twisting offer a beautiful juxtaposition with the waltzing happening with the back up dancers. When Field Trip rolls around right after we’d getting a stronger picture of the story Luna is stilling. The first part of this performance being about their journey as an artist. They come in strong with Tunnel Vision declaring how sure they are of themselves, and as we get further into the set we’re shown glimpses of her relationship with not only the fans but the execs on their team with songs like Spider Web and The Contortionist. Bringing in Field Trip brings us back to the core of who Luna is as an artist. A song that came out during the lull between K-12 and Portals but never performed until now.
Finding that renewed confidence in themselves leads us to Lunchbox Friends. Certainly, a metaphor for keeping those who support them and bring out the best in them close against all the noise the industry can bring. An assumption that’s proven near the end of the song when Luna brings out close personal friend, Beena Kapoor, to perform the iconic final dance sequence of the song. There’s no hiding the smile on their faces as Luna let’s the audience sing them out and the two share a loving embrace. It’s the perfect set up for the pair that follows.
Her brother, Sebastán Dominguez Herrera, is introduced along with reggaeton master, Bad Bunny, to perform Otro Atardecer. An inclusion that could feel out of place for casual listeners, but Luna has always taken great pride in being Latine and their culture. Bringing out Bad Bunny on a track they worked on with her brother was just another way to showcase how much they appreciate it. The three of them look like they’re having so much fun you almost forget one of them is in a complete creature costume by the end of it. Once the song ends and Bad Bunny exits with much love given to Luna, Sebastián stays and the pair perform the songs Heavy and Hush and it’s a pleasant surprise to hear just how well the sibling’s voices compliment each other. We’re sure the google search for Llorona Luna’s brother was at an all time high that night.
After discussing their friendships, Luna turns the focus to love with another fan favorite from K-12, High School Sweethearts. This segment leans more into an idea of misfortune in love with Notebook and Detention following but the tragedy of it helps to lead us into a full circle moment back to Cry Baby’s origin with Sippy Cup and Cry Baby following suit. The Cry Baby performance is a powerful goodbye to the story that made them, but also a reminder that the dramatics and leaning into the emotional is what led them to something so magical.
They take us into the last four songs with a song never heard before; Milk of the Siren ( a hint at a deluxe album to come ? ). A dark track about taking down the men who have caused harm and not feeling bad about it. Its choreography is grounded in more classical/ballet moves which makes for a beautiful scene as lights flash and bodies drop with the vocoder on their vocals adding another disorientating layer. She does a great job in making the audience feel like they are following a siren song. Nymphology brings back the high energy choreography and the interaction with the audience is especially heavy. Being in the audience for the performance was its own treat. You could hardly hear Luna singing over the way everyone was screaming the lyrics at the top of their lungs with seemingly no end in sight. It almost felt like that should have ended the show, and as the dancers exited the stage it seemed like it would. But once Luna was up there alone the instrumental for signature ‘Into the Void’ opening lines started for Void.
It makes sense for them to be the only ones on the stage for Void considering it's the one song on the Portals Album that they wrote and produced by themselves. It’s clear by the stability in their tone and the energy given to the choreography we’ve seen in the video, that Luna wasn’t using any dancer or band member as a crutch for her performances. She could have done that entire set by themselves and it still would have given the same stellar performance. Death is the final song of the set. A way to show that even if they’re still dealing with some of the anxiety discussed in void that they are back, rising from their little deaths every day, and are here to stay. The final line the audience hears from them is ‘ Please don’t ever worry, I know it’s morbid but we all die one day. ’ a reminder that they aren’t scared to kill off parts of themselves and reinvent themselves into something never before seen.
a rock playlist for ultraviolet's set at crescent fest . click here to listen !
001. black sheep / 002. blood in the cut / 003. wicked ones / 004. whiskey fever / 005. gun in my hand / 006. missile / 007. medicine man / 008. down to the bottom / 009. rest in peace / 010. dark nights / 011. after midnight / 012. giver / 013. misery business / 014. sugar, we're goin down / 015. bad memory / 016. what's coming to me / 017. victorious / 018. made to die / 019. raise hell
destiny chloe harris : she made the right call to wear sensible shoes for the festival, cute white and green sneakers that nicely match the sundress that she decided to wear. her hair up in space buns, she added little gemstones in with it for a little bit of additional sparkle. she finished it off with a pair of green sunnies & some pretty silver jewlery.
sebastián luis domingeuz herrera : his outfit was something that needed to function for the time he spent on stage with luna. black pants and a red silk shirt that's definitely unbuttoned a ridiculous amount, he added on gold chains & other gold jewelry ( & remembered to bring his guitar. )
ken alexander wood : ken's outfit is meant to match with arlo's, and neither of them are taking it seriously. adding to the dumb monster flip flops, the green and purple shorts & the ridiculous wolf shirt, ken made sure to remember pearls and a green bucket hat.
