Last week, The Wrecks brought their electrifying Inside : Outside Tour to Heaven at The Masquerade, delivering a high energy performance that left fans buzzing. Coming off the recent release of the first half of a new album, INSIDE :, the band transferred that energy into an unforgettable performance to the Atlanta crowd.
The evening kicked off with Benjamin Carter, whose powerful vocals and charismatic stage presence immediately captivated the audience. Despite it being his first tour, Carter's confidence and connection with the crowd set a promising tone for the night. His rookie status would have gone undetected if he hadn’t said it himself, as he was able to get the crowd participating in hand gestures during one song and singing along to the chorus of his closing song. All of this is to say, Carter’s future in music is bright.
Following him, Quarters of Change took the stage, bringing a moodier alternative rock energy with them. While he may have been less interactive with the crowd, folks in the audience were still engaged, cheering along during guitar breakdowns and between songs. Despite their music seemingly not hitting with a majority of the crowd, folks in the audience could still recognize and appreciate their musical talent.
Finally, The Wrecks emerged, launching into the title track from their sophomore album "Sonder." Frontman Nick Anderson's boundless energy was evident as he leaped across the stage, engaging the crowd with every movement. From heartfelt yearns for connection, like “Normal,” to breakup anthems like “Fvck Somebody” to scream along to, their setlist was a rollercoaster of emotions. One thing’s for certain, though, and that is that everyone in the crowd was off their feet, singing, and having a good time. The Wrecks are known for engaging the audience and having fun with it, and Atlanta’s guest of honor was a fan’s mother who called herself “Two Drink.” Together, Anderson and “Two Drink” began a circle pit during “This Life I Have,” and the Atlanta crowd made sure “Two Drink” got to crowd surf later in the show, causing Anderson to give her a hearty shoutout.
Having been thrown into the spotlight since their very first release in 2017, “Favorite Liar,” which reached the Top 40 Alternative Radio chart, some wondered if the band would be a one hit wonder. But with each new release, The Wrecks have proven that they are a band producing banger after banger, and INSIDE : is no exception. As time goes on, the band continues to refine their live performances, with Anderson’s vocal endurance notably improving over the years. As they continue to release great music and put on great shows, their fan base continues to grow. Just look to the Atlanta crowd as proof–the band has played every stage at The Masquerade, with this tour being their first time playing Heaven, which has the largest audience cap of the entire venue.
Though the Inside : Outside Tour is coming to a close, Anderson hinted that the band would be releasing the second half of the album, and we anticipate another killer tour to follow.
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