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5 Seconds of Summer
Riverbend Music Center — Cincinnati, OH
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About 5 Seconds of Summer

5 Seconds of Summer started as a cover band on YouTube in 2011 before becoming one of the more durable pop-punk acts of the 2010s. The Australian four-piece built their following on TikTok before most bands knew what TikTok was, which meant they had a genuinely devoted fanbase by the time "She Looks So Perfect" hit in 2014. They've basically done the work of three different bands across their albums: the high-school-angst energy of their early stuff, the radio-friendly experimentation of Youngblood, and the more introspective pop-rock of recent years. They've never been cool by indie standards, which is partly the point. They've also never stopped touring relentlessly or caring about actually being good at their instruments, which is rarer than you'd think in modern pop. Their fans tend to be fiercely loyal, probably because the band treats that loyalty as a job, not a brand opportunity.

They've got the kind of show where everyone's singing along to every word, which makes sense given how many people have grown up with these songs. The energy is pretty straightforward—high tempo pop-punk stuff that keeps things moving, and you'll notice the crowd is mostly younger fans who are genuinely invested, not just there to hang out. They're competent musicians, the set's well-paced, and there's nothing surprising about it, which is fine. It's what you'd expect from a band that's been doing this for over a decade.

Known for She Looks So Perfect, Youngblood, Somebody Told Me, Wants U Back, Teeth

5 Seconds of Summer + Cincinnati

5 Seconds of Summer played Riverbend Music Center in Cincinnati on August 26, 2023, delivering a 28-song marathon. The setlist was built to reward long-time fans -- deep cuts like Vapor and You Don't Go To Parties sat alongside CAROUSEL and Bad Omens from the newer records. They worked in the Blink-influenced She's Kinda Hot and the underrated Wrapped Around Your Finger. The encore brought Outer Space before closing with Youngblood, which by now feels like a contractual obligation but still works every time.

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Live Music in Cincinnati

Cincinnati's music scene leans indie and alternative, but there's real crossover appeal for polished pop-rock acts like 5SOS. The city has a strong history of supporting both legacy rock acts and contemporary pop acts, with venues ranging from intimate clubs to arena-sized rooms. The local audience tends to appreciate musicianship and isn't purely chasing hits, which suits a band that's invested in actual instrumentation.

Cincinnati road trip to see 5 Seconds of Summer?

Stay in Hyde Park, Cincinnati's most elegant neighborhood, with tree-lined streets and restored Victorian homes. Dinner at The Eagle—a fine dining spot that takes Southern cooking seriously—pairs well with Stapleton's sensibility. Spend your afternoon at the Cincinnati Art Museum or walking the grounds at Spring Grove Cemetery, one of America's most beautiful cemeteries. Both offer quiet reflection before heading to the show. If you have time, catch the view from Skyline Chili's main location; the city panorama is worth the detour, even if the food is divisive.

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