Oakland, California,USA
Written By Sason Bishope Parry
Ambient pop band Cigarettes After Sex lands in the Bay Area and takes the stage at the Oakland Arena on October 5th at 7 PM. The concert, presented by Another Planet Entertainment, rides the wave of excitement surrounding their freshly released album, X’s. This beloved band is set to deliver an unforgettable performance that will leave you floating in their signature world of ethereal melodies and haunting lyrics.
Formed in 2008 by frontman Greg Gonzalez in El Paso, Texas, Cigarettes After Sex has captivated audiences worldwide with their soft pop sound, delicate vocals, and intimate, easy-listening tracks. Now based in Brooklyn, New York, the band has become synonymous with melodic, poignant love songs that capture the aching nostalgia and cinematic romance of life. Their music is not just a listening experience, it’s a deep dive journey into emotions that feel like they’ve been plucked straight from a romance film.
Expect the setlist to be filled with fan favorites like their viral hit “Nothing’s Gonna Hurt You Baby,” featured on The Handmaid’s Tale, and new gems from their upcoming album X’s. With over 1.8 billion Spotify streams and 585 million YouTube views, this band has solidified their place as a global sensation, with devoted fans that range from Taylor Swift and Lana Del Rey to David Lynch. If their past performances are any indication, you’ll be swaying to the music in a trance-like state along with an arena of thrilled fans as the band transports you into their world of love, longing, and tender melancholy.
With their atmospheric lighting and Gonzalez’s hypnotic vocals, Cigarettes After Sex’s Oakland 5th stop on their tour promises to be more than just a concert, but more of an immersive experience. So, don’t miss out on this chance to see one of the most uniquely evocative bands of our time live in concert – It’s sure to be a mesmerizing and unforgettable night!
For more info and tickets go to: https://apeconcerts.com/events/cigarettes-after-sex-241006/
For more info on Cigarettes After Sex go to: www.cigarettesaftersex.com/
