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Stray Children undoubtedly picked a prophetic slogan: “Stray Children, in every single place, all world wide.” Chanted at live shows, awards exhibits, and performances, it’s a rallying cry for the group and followers alike.

On Wednesday, January twenty fifth, Stray Children have been introduced on the lineup for Lollapalooza Paris because the headliners for Day 1. They share high billing with two different world acts, Rosalía and Kendrick Lamar, making it all of the extra thrilling to see a Ok-pop group in the principle slot. Going down from July twenty first – twenty third, that is solely the fifth yr of Lollapalooza Paris — the European iteration of the longstanding Chicago summer season staple launched in 2017 and paused for the pandemic — and commenced as a two-day pageant. Increasing to a few days, and together with a bunch like Stray Children, exhibits the pageant transferring in an thrilling path.

Objectively, Stray Children have been crushing it. Between 2022’s ODDINARY and Maxident (one among Consequence’s favourite albums of final yr) and a significant tour, with a couple of dates extending right here into 2023, their profile has been steadily rising. As is custom, the group shared a preview of the upcoming yr with a classically cryptic “STEP OUT” video — this yr’s teaser hinted at a number of album releases, a fan assembly, and a particular live performance. It’s not but clear if this pageant look is the particular live performance or if there’s extra in retailer on that entrance from Stray Children.

Within the meantime, we presumably have some new music to look ahead to, however Stray Children have already got a discography wealthy with songs good for a pageant look. The power of “MANIAC” and “God’s Menu” alongside the efficiency threshold of tracks like “Crimson Lights” are certain to have Parisian pageant attendees speaking. STAY — tell us what your dream set listing for Stray Children’ headlining efficiency would seem like, and test again right here for updates on the way to safe tickets to the set.

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For anybody curious in regards to the world media showcase for TOMORROW X TOGETHER’s upcoming launch, The Title Chapter: TEMPTATION, you possibly can observe alongside for insights on Twitter (@marysiroky) tonight at midnight ET/9:00 p.m. PT.

Tune Rec of the Week:

I don’t know so much about SF9, however I do know that this track guidelines.