Kicking off the night before MUNA took the stage was another ATG-to-be performer, Hemlocke Springs. The 27-year-old artist, originally from North Carolina, has grown over recent years, having opened for artists like Chappell Roan and Conan Gray. She emerged onto the stage full of life with pink hair, a silver sword, and 80s synth-inspired sounds. Her vocals had a unique quirkiness and eccentricity that had the crowd bouncing and energized before the headliner took the stage around 9 PM.

MUNA, made up of band members Katie Gavin, Josette Maskin, and Naomi McPherson, have been creating queer-centered music for over a decade. Their art has created more than a fan base; it has built a community of people who resonate with everything they stand for. Tracks on their latest album cover everything from identity and feminism to anti-capitalism and queer joy, often set to high-energy synth-pop. They use their art to advocate for what they believe in, all while curating a perfect Brooklyn queer dance party.

MUNA took the stage under red strobe lights and opened with a few new hits off their recent album, including It Gets So Hot and Dancing On The Wall. Fans packed up to the barricade chanted the lyrics as if their lives depended on it. Heads were banging, hands were up, and MUNA’s presence had fully captivated the 20,000-square-foot venue. They were joined by singer-songwriter Lou Roy, who had previously filled in a few shows for McPherson while they were dealing with personal matters.

Muna at Brooklyn Steel September 27, 2026 photo by Alycia Gimler

Brooklyn fans were in for a treat as McPherson made their return, with Roy staying to perform backup vocals throughout the night. I was truly blown away by Roy’s vocal range and talent. Roy even had a chance to debut one of her own singles, which was stripped down to acoustics and accompanied by harmonies from MUNA. The band went on to play classics from prior albums like What I Want and Number One Fan, which had everyone from the balcony to the floor on their feet.

The band closed with their most-streamed song of all time, Silk Chiffon, which was the song that originally introduced me to one of my now-favorite bands. By this point, the crowd was in a complete flow state, knowing the show was about to end but savoring the joy that comes with this track. Friends and couples held each other as they sang the chorus back to MUNA themselves. As the Nor’easter poured on just feet away, these fans got a quick escape into the vibrant and introspective world of MUNA – and isn’t that what live music is all about?

Muna at Brooklyn Steel September 27, 2026 photo by Alycia Gimler

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