BROOKLYN, NY — The night time of September 12, 2025, wasn’t simply one other Friday in Brooklyn. Underneath the long-lasting Kosciuszko Bridge, an electrical vitality pulsed by way of the air as Swedish Home Mafia took over Underneath the Okay Bridge Park. This present was the second of their back-to-back New York Metropolis run, following a historic efficiency at Arthur Ashe Stadium. Whereas the stadium present made headlines for its scale and a controversial opener, the Brooklyn set was all about getting again to the uncooked, underground roots of dance music.
Followers flocked to the distinctive outside venue, buying and selling the large enviornment ambiance for one thing extra intimate and gritty. Whereas many had been nonetheless buzzing in regards to the earlier night time’s a-lister-filled stadium present, the speak shortly turned to the music. The setlist was a masterclass in mixing nostalgia with their evolving sound. The trio—Axwell, Sebastian Ingrosso, and Steve Angello—got here out swinging, dropping fan favorites that included ‘Redlight,’ ‘Extra Than You Know’ (Axwell & Sebastian Ingrosso cowl), ‘Simply Dance’ (Woman Gaga cowl), ‘Greyhound,’ ‘Ranges’ (Avicii cowl), ‘Coronary heart Is King / Save The World / Reload,’ ‘Don’t You Fear Little one,’ and ‘Calling’ (Sebastian Ingrosso & Alesso cowl). The gang erupted, a sea of fingers within the air, for these timeless anthems, typically mashed up with different iconic tracks.
The set was an ideal stability of previous and new. They seamlessly wove in new-era edits and remixes, showcasing their development as artists whereas paying homage to the hits that made them legends. The vitality was palpable, with followers singing alongside to each phrase and dancing from begin to end. It wasn’t only a live performance; it was a communal expertise that reminded everybody why Swedish Home Mafia is a genre-defining power. The night time felt much less like a significant tour cease and extra like an enormous, euphoric home social gathering, precisely what the rave neighborhood in New York wanted.
The efficiency at Underneath the Okay Bridge Park solidified Swedish Home Mafia’s legacy within the metropolis, proving they’ll command not solely a 23,000-seat stadium but additionally a extra intimate, warehouse-style setting. For individuals who had been there, it was an evening of pure bliss, proving that the magic of SHM is as highly effective as ever, regardless of the venue.
