Here's 6 Opening Acts Worth Getting in Line Extra Early For
If you're headed to see One Direction in concert this summer, you already know that the opener—5 Seconds of Summer!—is going to Rock. Your. World. We mean, dream combo much? The fun doesn't stop there, though, because you're about to discover a ton of great tours happening this year with opening acts totally worth getting in line super-duper early for. Don't worry—we've got you covered.
Photo courtesy of Kacey Musgraves1/7...and maybe spending a little bit of money at the merch tables.
Photo courtesy of Facebook2/7The Act: New Politics
Opening For: Fall Out Boy and Paramore
If you're anything like us, you're dancing your booty off the moment New Politics's crazy-catchy "Harlem" hits the speakers. The three-man, pop-punk band from Copenhagen, Denmark, is currently on tour with Paramore and Fall Out Boy. Meaning if you were lucky enough to snag a ticket, you better carb up because you're in for a super fun, high-energy set.
Photo courtesy of Facebook3/7The Act: American Authors
Opening For: OneRepublic
Ryan Tedder of OneRepublic fame is kind of our hero. We mean, he's responsible for penning and producing some of our all-time favorite tunes! And if American Authors is OneRepublic-approved, we are so in. The Boston-bred band has a fun, indie rock vibe with just the sliiightest hint of folk and hooks that'll get stuck in your head for days (in the best way possible!). We have a feeling they'll be dominating the airwaves sooner rather than later.
Photo courtesy of Matador Records4/7The Act: Majical Cloudz
Opening For: Lorde
Lorde’s heading out on another Stateside tour, and if she’s taking uber-chill, synth-heavy indie pop artist Majical Cloudz along, we’re totally on board. Why? Well, the Canadian duo must be doing something right, because not just anyone can set out on tour with Lorde, nahmean? Plus they’ve got a collab with Grimes under their belt. We can dig it. And so can you.
Photo courtesy of Facebook5/7The Act: Aloe Blacc
Opening For: Bruno Mars
Remember last summer when all anyone ever wanted to do was listen to Avicii's "Wake Me Up" over and over and over again? We all know the song as a total banger, but did you know the folksy vocals were done by Aloe "The Man" Blacc, of, you know, the song "The Man"? YUP. (He also co-wrote "Wake Me Up," FYI.) Talk about talent! Aloe will get you warmed up for Bruno Mars with his fun and funky smooth jazz. It'll get you movin' in no time, then surprise you with a dash of hip-hop here and there.
Photo courtesy of Island Records6/7The Act: Shawn Mendes
Opening For: Austin Mahone
Holy swoon-worthy. We mean, Austin Mahone on his own is enough, but when you throw newcomer Shawn Mendes into the mix? Ooh wee! You guys are in for a total treat. Shawn got his start uploading six-second snippets of popular songs to his Vine, and his debut EP is set to drop this summer—which means all y’all concertgoers about to be some of the first people to ever hear his stuff live. Kind of the coolest, don’t you think?
Photo courtesy of Kacey Musgraves7/7The Act: Kacey Musgraves
Opening For: Katy Perry
Katy Perry is tapping lots of talent on different dates of her Prismatic World Tour (Capital Cities! Tegan & Sara! Becky G!), but we’re especially excited for country crooner Kacey Musgraves. We’re head over heels in love with the Nashville-based starlet and think even those of you who aren’t quiiite country music-obsessed could definitely get into Kacey’s alternative sound. Just trust us on this one, OK?
