We teamed up with Concerty.com to get the best tips on how to make the most of your live concert experience. Concerty provides precise and updated data about concerts and festivals, as well as setlist predictions for nearly any artist or band in the world. As experts in live concerts, we’ll share some of their tips.
So, how do you know what your favorite artist’s setlist is going to look like? First, you can check Concerty’s website and see the setlist with almost 99% probability. For example, if you’re looking for a Korn concert, you can visit their artist page to find all the info you need.
Let’s not forget that Concerty also has a top 10 most-played songs feature, which automatically lists the ten most played songs by any artist based on data from their last 40 concerts. This is a good way to predict an artist’s setlist.
But let’s say you’re interested in an emerging artist or a band that isn’t currently on tour but will be next year, like Oasis. How do you know what their setlist will look like? Let’s get into it.
First, let’s talk about:
Singles and old tunes
Bands often have a unique track that stands out from their usual music. It’s often an old single, a nod to loyal fans. For example, Radiohead rarely plays “Creep” live, but if they did, that’s the type of song we’re talking about.
Next, they usually play another single, followed by a “deep cut.” A deep cut is a well-loved song that’s not a single, which the artist enjoys and the audience will appreciate more. This song is rare because it’s not often played.
Solos and ballads
Next, they increase the tempo with a fan-favorite sing-along. Then, the solos begin, featuring the drummer’s distinct rhythms or the guitarist’s jam session.
Afterward, they perform the ballad. Even Metallica includes ballads, and this is typically part of their setlist.
They dive into another hit single, possibly played differently, like at a faster pace or on an acoustic guitar. To maintain the energy, they’ll probably play another hit single.
End of the show and the Encore
Nearing the end of the concert, the artist may opt to play a long song. This means long though, because it will often be a track that stood out from the rest of the songs on the album it came from. That uniqueness is often down to a track that is significantly longer than the others on the album. They will most likely follow that track with another hit single.
At the end of the concert they will choose to play the last song on their most popular album. It could be a contemplative piece of music, or a real crowd-pleaser to round the show. And then it’s time for the encore.
So, after reading this, you should know how to guess your favorite band’s setlist. One important note is that the setlist might change if the artist is playing at a music festival or a regular concert!
