While Boston’s Brighton Music Hall is often packed wall-to-wall, Monday night’s audience had just enough breathing room to move comfortably, a rare and welcome treat for fans enjoying Cafuné’s “Alive Online” Tour.
The evening opened with Crushed, the Los Angeles band on the brink of releasing their debut album. Their live show felt like it’s searching for its footing, but there’s promise evident for anyone to see. Frontwoman Bre Morell, also of Temple of Angels, has a commanding and haunting vocal tone that cuts sharply through the mix, even if the band just needs some more time playing together to really gel. Where they’ll land once their album drops is an open question worth keeping an eye on.
Cafuné wasted no time setting a brisker pace. The New York duo of Sedona Schat and Noah Yoo have been at this for 11 years now, beginning as a college project and gradually snowballing into something bigger, and Monday’s set reflected that long-term growth. They plowed through songs with minimal chatters, letting their hook-heavy choruses carry the weight.
When they did pause, it mattered. Midway through the set, Schat and Yoo took time to affirm their solidarity with immigrants, Palestine, and trans people. It was a statement you’re seeing more and more artists make at their shows these days, and the audience always appreciates the use of their platform for this. They also thanked fans directly, acknowledging the improbability of them getting to do this for over a decade. It’s a reminder that even though their 2021 hit “Tek It” might have pushed them into public view, they’ve been making music for far longer.
Their setlist spanned their full discography, with highlights including “High” and “Reconsider” showcasing their more dreamy pop side. The night hit it’s high, as expected, with “Tek It”, a song that even the most casual of fans in the audience immediately recognized. They closed their set with “Want Me Out,” a glimmering synth pop track that ended the night on the perfect note.
To get your ticket to the Alive Online Tour, visit https://www.wearecafune.xyz/tour
Nathan Smith is a Providence-based music photographer and journalist focusing on capturing the special moments and unfiltered magic of live performances. Whether he’s shooting established artists at sold-out TD Garden shows or documenting the rise of emerging local bands, his goal is the same: to pull viewers directly into the heart of the moment.
His writing spotlights rising artists and local scenes, with a focus on telling the stories that often get overlooked. A lifelong music fan and musician himself, Nathan approaches interviews and portraits as conversations rather than transactions, building trust with artists so their genuine personalities can shine through. Whether he’s backstage, in the photo pit, or at home in front of the keyboard, he brings the same curiosity and care to every assignment.
Outside of his press work with Juice Box Press, Nathan works regularly as a photographer with the Boston Symphony Orchestra, as well as numerous bands in the Boston and Providence area. Nathan also plays violin with a local orchestra, follows Celtics basketball almost religiously, and is an avid fantasy reader.