live performance Brand New plays secret intimate show and teases new album

[YourFavoriteWeapon]

 

Last night, several users on r/brandnew began sharing rumors about a secret Brand New show happening in Nashville tonight, with no photos or videos allowed. What initially seemed like baseless rumors was nearly confirmed when the sound engineer from All Time Low posted a photo on his Instagram story, showing evidence of the rumored gig. Details in the photo that seemed authentic included Jesse's band equipment, the lights from the Science Fiction tour, a 'no photos or video' sign on stage, and a post from Brand New's photographer, who shared that he was in Nashville (where Jesse Lacey lives) on his own IG story.

 

With the recent release of their holiday EP on streaming platforms and a vinyl reissue of The Devil and God Are Raging Inside Me, there's a lot of speculation and excitement in the air. I'm hopeful that this show marks the beginning of new music and not just a one-off performance! 

[Phaunzie]

Oooh cool

[Park Jinyoung]

didn't their lead singer get accused of S.A

what happened to that

Edited December 16 by Park Jinyoung

[YourFavoriteWeapon]

30 minutes ago, Park Jinyoung said:

didn't their lead singer get accused of S.A

what happened to that

He was accused of grooming a minor through Skype but it was revealed the accuser lied, given that she claimed the incident happened four years before Skype existed and it was discovered that she was of legal age when she alleged the "grooming" happened. Not to mention, there's evidence of him harassing Jesse's (the lead singer) wife, trying to get her fired, as well as various claims of friends/family members of the accuser claiming that she had a habit of accusing various musicians of similar stuff, showcasing that this was a false allegation stemming from either her untreated mental illness or jealously over his fame/relationship. 

[Park Jinyoung]

38 minutes ago, YourFavoriteWeapon said:

He was accused of grooming a minor through Skype but it was revealed the accuser lied, given that she claimed the incident happened four years before Skype existed and it was discovered that she was of legal age when she alleged the "grooming" happened. Not to mention, there's evidence of him harassing Jesse's (the lead singer) wife, trying to get her fired, as well as various claims of friends/family members of the accuser claiming that she had a habit of accusing various musicians of similar stuff, showcasing that this was a false allegation stemming from either her untreated mental illness or jealously over his fame/relationship. 

Didn't he (vaguely) admit to some of it though? I need to do more research. From what I'm seeing on reddit there isn't really a consensus. If you have a link to a breakdown of things I'd like to read more on it.

[YourFavoriteWeapon]

9 minutes ago, Park Jinyoung said:

Didn't he (vaguely) admit to some of it though? I need to do more research. From what I'm seeing on reddit there isn't really a consensus. If you have a link to a breakdown of things I'd like to read more on it.

He admitted to cheating and being a dick to women, not to sexual misconduct with a minor. I had all the receipts years ago but lost them, I need to see if they're stored somewhere. 

Edited December 16 by YourFavoriteWeapon

[uusagii]

Oh yuck 

[xperience30]

huge news for me....its my fav.band

[YourFavoriteWeapon]

5 minutes ago, xperience30 said:

huge news for me....its my fav.band

You better stan omg What's your favorite song? Mine has to be either Batter Up or Millstone, but I also really love Daisy and The No Seatbelt Song

[Chemist]

Omg i literally discovered them this year and they ended up in my top 5 most listened artists. I really thought they were done. I'd die to see them in concert

[botnus]

Science Fiction is one of the best albums I've ever listened to, with Same Logic/Teeth being one of the most relatable piece of art I encounter. So I'm stoked for this.

[YourFavoriteWeapon]

2 hours ago, Chemist said:

Omg i literally discovered them this year and they ended up in my top 5 most listened artists. I really thought they were done. I'd die to see them in concert

 

1 hour ago, botnus said:

Science Fiction is one of the best albums I've ever listened to, with Same Logic/Teeth being one of the most relatable piece of art I encounter. So I'm stoked for this.

This is making me think I need to make a base and/or discography rate for these KINGS 

[M.R.]

I wasn't expecting to see them reunited after the SA allegations — had no idea that the accuser lied — but this is amazing news.

[YourFavoriteWeapon]

25 minutes ago, M.R. said:

I wasn't expecting to see them reunited after the SA allegations — had no idea that the accuser lied — but this is amazing news.

Most people don't know she lied, but it's very easy to tell she wasn't telling the truth when you realize Skype wasn't around when she claimed the incident happened. As a survivor of rape and SA I'm always inclined to believe survivors, especially women, but her story seemed fishy from the jump and I really hope Jesse has a redemption era if they ever decide to put out music or tour again.

[BrokenMachine]

They saw nothing happened to Dr. Luke's Katy Perry, Melanie Martinez and Travis Scott, so they decided to keep going 

Edited December 17 by BrokenMachine

[YourFavoriteWeapon]

36 minutes ago, BrokenMachine said:

They saw nothing happened to Dr. Luke's Katy Perry, Melanie Martinez and Travis Scott, so they decided to keep going 

Well Jesse isn't a rapist or involved in someone's death 

[BrokenMachine]

12 minutes ago, YourFavoriteWeapon said:

Well Jesse isn't a rapist or involved in someone's death 

Still got canceled in the eyes of the public

[YourFavoriteWeapon]

4 minutes ago, BrokenMachine said:

Still got canceled in the eyes of the public

Unfortunately, but truth prevails. 

[Chemist]

Jesse's son passed away as well right? He must have been in a pretty dark place in the last ~10 years

[xperience30]

On 12/16/2024 at 11:45 PM, YourFavoriteWeapon said:

You better stan omg What's your favorite song? Mine has to be either Batter Up or Millstone, but I also really love Daisy and The No Seatbelt Song

Batter up and Limousine are my top2 songs  

[YourFavoriteWeapon]

On 12/18/2024 at 10:34 AM, Chemist said:

Jesse's son passed away as well right? He must have been in a pretty dark place in the last ~10 years

His stepson passed away from cancer, I hope he is healing.