Rebecca Black Sells Out The Sinclair
Rebecca Black Sells Out The Sinclair
📍 Cambridge, MA
🗓️ March 31, 2025
Written for My Life In Sound | Originally Published by MLIS (Mar 2025)
Fourteen years after her viral music video “Friday” amassed millions of views on YouTube in just a matter of days, Rebecca Black is redefining her stardom with a hypnotic electro-pop sound while continuing to honor her origins of internet sensation.
As far as sold-out shows go at The Sinclair, this one was a sight to see. The 525-capacity venue was filled to the brim with longtime fans and new admirers alike, who clearly appreciate and celebrate Rebecca Black’s ever evolving artistry. The show opened with a 2021 anniversary remix of “Friday,” and accompanying text visuals on a large screen with the lyrics to the hit song. That glimmer of nostalgia quickly transitioned into pure exhilaration as Black and her dancers graced the stage for “Tears in My Pocket” — one of the top tracks off her 2025 album, SALVATION. The distorted electronic pop paired perfectly with the performance: dancers in bejeweled hats, oversized sunglasses, and a small headset microphone fit for a pop queen. “Twist the Knife” and “American Doll” were just as thrilling, visually and sonically, with high tempos and words of vengeance.
What was most impressive about Rebecca Black’s performance was her stage presence despite how small the stage looked. What seemed like your average music venue, quickly felt like a performance of arena proportions. Black knows how to build anticipation, reference pop culture, and captivate an audience no matter how familiar they may be with her brand. Her “Salvation” tour proves exactly that.
