Saturday Summary: A moment for live music
- Jade McLeod
- Jan 24
- 3 min read
Welcome back to your Saturday Summary. This week felt intentional, emotional, and very aware of its audience. Not loud for the sake of it, but purposeful. The kind of week that reminds you why pop culture still feels exciting when it is done properly.
Harry Styles is fully back, and this time there is no ambiguity. The album name is out, Kiss all the time, disco occasionally drops march 6th, his new song Aperture is Out Now, which has gotten major support from his fellow musician peers and the video is very classically Harry in a way we have come to love! The tour announcement for Together Together has also officially landed. This is not speculation or soft-launch behaviour, it is a full rollout in motion. Everything about this return feels paced and confident, like someone who understands the power of timing. With Aperture positioned as the entry point into this next era and live dates now confirmed, Harry is not just re-entering the conversation, he is setting the agenda.
Louis Tomlinson followed with the official video for Imposter, and it lands because it is real, raw, and honest. The visuals are stripped back and intentional, letting the emotion sit front and centre. Louis himself appears in the video, a subtle but powerful choice that reinforces the song’s sincerity. There is no distance between the artist and the message here. It feels personal, grounded, and quietly confident, the kind of honesty that does not need to be dressed up.
Waterparks kept things playful with the RED GUITAR (7PM Version) music video. The song itself was already out, but this release adds a fresh visual perspective rather than reinventing the track. The 7PM edition leans into bold colour, chaos, and personality, making it feel like an event instead of a simple add-on. It is energetic, self-aware, and very Waterparks, proving that even a versioned release can still feel exciting when the creativity is there.
YUNGBLUD rounded out the week emotionally with Zombie live from Brisbane. Raw and urgent, this performance leans into connection over perfection. The live setting strips everything back and lets the emotion hit properly, with the Brisbane crowd playing a key role in the intensity of the moment. It is powerful, unpolished in the best way, and a reminder of how much live music still matters.
Live music hype continued to build with Midnight Til Morning, whose current tour is quickly becoming one of those word-of-mouth moments. Social feeds are filling with clips, crowd reactions, and late-night reflections from fans coming out of shows visibly changed. The excitement around the tour feels organic, driven by connection and atmosphere rather than spectacle. It is the kind of buzz that spreads because people genuinely want others to experience it too.
Adding to the week’s momentum, Zayn began his Las Vegas residency, marking a new chapter in how he is approaching live performance. More intimate, more controlled, and deliberately paced, the residency format feels aligned with where Zayn is creatively right now. It is a move that prioritises atmosphere and intention over constant touring, signalling a confident evolution in his career.
Rounding out the headlines, Taylor Swift reached a major milestone, being inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame as the youngest female artist ever. While accolades often focus on numbers and eras, this recognition centres the craft itself. Storytelling, emotional precision, and the ability to write songs that resonate across generations. It is an acknowledgement of legacy in progress, not just success.
All up, this week was about intention and credibility. Artists returning with purpose, releases rooted in honesty, tours driven by real connection, and recognition that celebrates the work at the core of it all.
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