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1. Wallows has experienced a glow up.<\/strong><\/p>\n At the top of the show, guitarist Dylan Minnette revealed this was Wallows\u2019 second time \u201cplaying a proper show\u201d in Vegas. Judging by the way the band cruised through its set, you\u2019d think they were regulars.\u00a0<\/p>\n Looking the part of a trio of U.K. heartthrobs, all shaggy manes and wiry frames, Wallows filled every inch of the 40,000-square-foot Chelsea with its breezy bedroom pop, conjuring grand moments with the help of trumpets, synths and intimate team-ups (more on that later).\u00a0<\/p>\n Minnette, who some might recognize as the actor from Netflix\u2019s 13 Reasons Why<\/em> and 2022\u2019s Scream<\/em>, charmed the masses with his stage presence, his body language unconsciously acting out the music in the most beguiling way possible. During \u201cShe\u2019s an Actress,\u201d he did the unthinkable, hopping directly into the sardine-packed crowd, leading a procession of fans in his wake as he performed the entire song in their midst. Guitarist Braeden Lemasters later followed suit, giving fans a rare and up-close experience with their favorite band that folks in an arena could only dream of.\u00a0<\/p>\n Not to be outdone, Cole Preston left his mantle at the drum kit to play \u201cQuarterback,\u201d to the delight of fans hoping to get a closer look at their favorite timekeeper. Together, their harmonies prove why they\u2019ve worked so well, since 2017.<\/p>\n 2. Gen Z are keeping the concert signs alive.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n As we surveyed the giddy audience crowding near the front of The Chelsea’s stage, we couldn\u2019t help but notice the fan signs wielded by Gen Z’rs. These hand-scrawled posters, held up with the anticipation of the band members reading their message of pure, unfiltered fandom, is a refreshing reminder that people still want to connect with their favorite music makers beyond the screen. And when the lights dimmed down and Wallows rushed on, those signs bobbed up and down, synchronous with the band.<\/p>\n Collective jumping could be felt throughout the venue, from the GA standing room to the surrounding seating sections\u2014the frequency was enough to stop guitarist Minnette. He took a moment to comment, \u201cIt\u2019s bouncy up here\u2026 never felt that before,\u201d Minnette confessed. \u201cIf I\u2019m not feeling the stage move, I\u2019m gonna be disappointed.\u201d If the future of concert culture is in Gen Z\u2019s hands, there\u2019s nothing to worry about, so far it’s dedicated, alive and kicking.<\/p>\n 3. They brought the bedroom jam<\/strong>.<\/p>\n During Minnette\u2019s crowd-level serenade, the band\u2019s roadies busied themselves transforming the stage into an intimate bedroom-like space. Picture this: a standing lamp casting its warm glow, a Persian rug grounding the scene, and three seats for the original trio. To tie it all together was an extended twinkling backdrop that set the perfect vibe for the tender-hearted tracks \u201cLet the Sun in\u201d and \u201cPictures of Girls.\u201d Minnette reminisced about how the set up mirrored Preston\u2019s bedroom, where they had penned the 2018 single \u201cDrunk on Halloween.\u201d It was a nostalgic nod and glimpse into the band\u2019s humble beginnings, turning the massive venue into a cozy jam session and we were transported to that special moment of Wallows history.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n