The coronavirus pandemic may have taken the world by storm and canceled all of our everyday plans, but even it can’t stop concertgoers from viewing their favorite artists performing in the comfort of their own home.
What We Know:
- Many artists such as Diplo, Charli XCX, Rufus Wainwright, and Ben Gibbard are holding concert sets with special guests.
- Although Miami’s Ultra Music Festival and Winter Music Conference have been canceled because of the coronavirus crisis, Diplo, the superstar spinner and producer is still performing at live DJ sets from his house five days a week, starting this Sunday at 4.
- Charli XCX announced a series of daily “self-isolation” on Instagram and it featured a variety of guests from Diplo, Rita Ora, and Christine and the Queens. While Kim Petras is scheduled to appear on Saturday.
- Rufus Wainwright is holding his Musical Everydays series. In the series, he is singing one song a day while serenading you with his piano. The pop singer and songwriter will be releasing his next album Unfollow The Rules on April 24.
- Ben Gibbard, the lead singer of Death for Cuties will be holding his “Live from Home” series at 7 pm eastern time every day on YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram. He will also be taking requests and will be inviting special friends.
- One artist who plans to re-release his concert film is Bruce Springsteen. The film London Calling: Live In Hyde Park was originally released in 2009. But now for the first time, fans will be able to stream it on YouTube and Apple Music.
- Neo-Soul legend Erykah Badu is also having a concert via live stream but it comes at a cost. The singer is charging a dollar fee to every person who wants to be a part of her 2000’s Mama’s Gun, 20th-anniversary celebration. Fans can also make song requests.
Other artists who have participated in the live stream concerts included Luke Bryan, Chris Martin, Keith Urban, John Legend and Rob Thomas.
