On Saturday 5/6, MUNA returned to Boston to bring the people a night of queer joy in their characteristic high-energy fashion.

The rock duo Nova Twins started things with an exciting dose of heavy overdriven bass and striking punk style. Their infectious energy had the already hyped crowd even more excited by the end of their opening set.

 Long before MUNA took to the stage, the crowd was already brimming with anticipation. In spite of MUNA’s fairly frequent visits to Massachusetts, including a special Wellesley College concert a mere three days prior, people were eager to see the core MUNA trio comprised of Katie Gavin, Naomi McPherson, and Josette Maskin. They gave an entertaining performance as usual, with constant movement, power poses, and more than a little sexual tension. With their most recent, self-titled album MUNA nearly a year old, the audience clearly knew every lyric as they screamed along to newer hits such as “What I Want” and “Home By Now,” and many other songs from the band’s previous two albums received equally loud crowd reception. MUNA naturally closed out the show with their hit “Silk Chiffon,” though unfortunately neither Phoebe Bridgers (featured in the studio recording) nor Lorde (who surprised the Terminal 5 crowd in New York with a guest performance on 5/9) made an appearance at this particular show. Regardless, the evening was an exuberant celebration of community, and MUNA was in their element.

 Check out our photos of the show below.