Brand New’s Secret Show Reunion
Brand New have reportedly reunited for a secret show.
Controversies Surrounding the Band
In 2017, frontman Jesse Lacy faced accusations of sexual misconduct involving a minor, leading tour member Kevin Devine to withdraw from the tour due to the allegations. Following two more women coming forward with additional claims, their UK tour was canceled, and their music was removed from all Spotify ‘Wrapped’ year-end lists.
Prior to this, the group had been hinting at a potential breakup, even selling T-shirts that displayed the dates “2000-2018.”
Fan Reactions to the Comeback
Fans of the group Reddit have now claimed their supposed comeback is a “Christmas miracle” after photos were found from a secret show rumored to have taken place at Nashville’s Inglewood Lounge last night (December 15).
“We all have to allow ourselves a certain level of hypocrisy,” one X/Twitter user stated after hearing the news. “And I’m currently feeling really bad about this supposed secret show ‘Brand New.’
The new one playing the secret show in 2024 was not on my bingo card.
— Devan Kaushal (@dvnkshl) December 16, 2024
We all have to allow ourselves a certain level of hypocrisy, and I’m currently feeling really bad about this supposed secret “Brand New” show.
— Jordan Olive (@JordanMSPP) December 16, 2024
When another fan sought more details, they mentioned that Lacey had allegedly performed a “private solo concert for family and friends around Christmas” in the past, adding that “this year it was today with the whole band and they were playing new music.”
Some photos from the supposed private Friends and Family show at the Eastside Bowl in Nashville on Saturday night. 🧐 pic.twitter.com/x7xmvoFVtY
— Brand New Archive (@BrandNewArchive) September 11, 2023
New at Inglewood Lounge played:
Unknown new song
Unknown new song
“Bands With Managers” (Pedro Lev cover)
“At the Bottom”
‘Waste in vain’
“Batter”
“Mattresses Underwater” (Color Revolt cover)
‘Jesus Christ’
While some investigated, others joked, referencing recent drone sightings in New Jersey. “It’s funny how the entire state of New Jersey can’t provide a single real photo of drones flying over their house,” they quipped. “In the meantime, we can get a photo from this secret show in a private location where phones are not allowed.”
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