Slayr performs at Theatre Beanfield

On September 8th, Slayr performed at the Theatre Beanfield for the Montreal stop of his Half-Blood tour. The show was completely sold out, with eager fans crowding the floor early to secure their spots, and the room was packed wall to wall with anticipation. The stage design centered on a gigantic orange eyeball, a striking centerpiece stemming from Slayr's personal mythology and imagery. The opener, DJ Kandor, set an energetic tone for Slayr, playing underground hip-hop from Ken Carson to Prettifun to hype up the crowd. 

Once it was time for Slayr to approach the stage, the crowd was on standby, listening closely to instructions delivered by Kasane Teto, a virtual Japanese singer. Slayr then came on stage performing "i got taste" from his recent EP, Avant Nova. Early in his set, however, the microphone produced poor quality and distorted frequencies, which visibly frustrated Slayr. He addressed the crowd, questioning why such technical problems persisted at a show this packed. Fans sided with him and pressed the venue technician to fix the issue, showing strong support for the artist. Once the microphone was restored, Slayr's delivery remained consistent, proving he could stay locked in despite the setback.

Slayr's stage presence and crowd engagement were remarkable, as he expressed his raw emotions openly throughout the entire performance. He engaged with the Montreal crowd as if it was his home audience. His setlist drew from his newest EP, Avant Nova, and his previous album, Half-Blood. Songs performed were: "i got taste," "having anxiety is annoying," "Holding," "Toxic," "Eyesight," "Love Blur," "promise," "Daytona," "Never Go Down," "Wipe Yo Nose," "Died But Came Back," "Turn It Up," "Brain Fog," "keep me going," "Sloppy Joe," "Phone," "The Sky," "Set In Stone." 

Throughout the performance, fans participated actively with crowd surfing and mosh pits, keeping the floor in constant motion. The lighting and effects changed throughout the course of the show, and the atmosphere encouraged self-expression amongst concertgoers. Slayr allowed fans in various costumes to hop on stage. For example, four fans dressed up as cows were on stage alongside a Teletubby, and a fan dressed up as the middle finger. Fans on stage and in the crowd sang along with Slayr during the final moments of the concert, creating a truly communal atmosphere and raising eyebrows in the greatest way possible. 

During the closing moments, Slayr performed a spotlight solo, singing "The Sky," with the crowd's full attention on him. This moment marked a clear shift from his underground image towards more of a headlining presence. Slayr's sold out show at Theatre Beanfield demonstrated his growth as an emerging artist. Attendees of this tour can expect high-energy moshing, sing-alongs, and expressive fashion.