LS Dunes took the stage at the Brooklyn Paramount on October 22, 2024, as the second band on the bill, following Spiritual Cramp and leading into headliners Rise Against. Sitting in that middle slot can be tricky, but LS Dunes came out swinging, delivering a short, sharp set that felt anything but transitional. From the first note, they played with the urgency and force of a band determined to make an impression — and they did.
Opening with “2022,” LS Dunes immediately raised the intensity in the room, locking in the crowd with a fast, aggressive push. “Like Forever” and “Grey Veins” followed, reinforcing the band’s mix of post-hardcore tension and melodic hooks, while “Benadryl Subreddit” kept the pace frantic and raw. From the photo pit, the surprise was how big and explosive the performance felt — the band attacked the stage with confidence, feeding off the growing crowd energy rather than easing into the slot.
A standout moment came with “Machines,” notable as the first time the song had ever been played live. Even without crowd familiarity, it landed with authority, sounding tight and fully realized. “Permanent Rebellion” and “Past Lives” kept the momentum surging before the set closed with “Fatal Deluxe,” which hit hard and left the room buzzing rather than winding down.
LS Dunes’ impact makes sense when you look at the lineup. Vocalist Anthony Green brings a distinctive mix of emotion and intensity, backed by guitarists Frank Iero and Travis Stever, whose playing balances chaos and control. The rhythm section of Tim Payne and Tucker Rule keeps everything driving forward with precision. This isn’t a loose side project — it’s a band made up of seasoned players channeling years of experience into something immediate and aggressive.
From the perspective of the photo pit, this was the kind of set that reminds you why opening and mid-bill bands are worth paying attention to. As the second band of the night, LS Dunes delivered a burst of unexpected live energy that elevated the entire show and set the stage perfectly for what followed. For a band I hadn’t heard before, it was exactly the kind of surprise I love to experience as a concertgoer.
