GALLERY + REVIEW - TWENTY ONE PILOTS
Twenty One Pilots: The Clancy Tour: Breach — Night 1 at BMO Stadium, Los Angeles
Twenty One Pilots brought The Clancy Tour: Breach to Los Angeles for the first of two completely sold-out nights at BMO Stadium, closing out their tour in the most unforgettable way. I had the absolute honor of photographing it, but at my core, I’m still a fan, one who’s been moved by this band for years and felt every single moment of this show.
Before the lights even dimmed, the energy inside the venue was electric. Fans were trading bracelets and stickers, taking pictures, manifesting “Downstairs” to be sung, and connecting in the most genuine, heartfelt ways. Earlier that week, Twenty One Pilots performed “Downstairs” live for the first time during an intimate fan event at The Bellwether. The performance, later released on YouTube, went viral and set X (formerly Twitter) into a spiral, fueling anticipation that carried straight into BMO Stadium. Everyone was hoping they’d do it again.
The night opened with “Overcompensating.” Tyler Joseph launched himself onto his piano and then into the air as the crowd completely lost it. The setlist was a perfect mix of eras, blending nostalgic anthems with Breach highlights in a way that felt like a love letter to both the band’s journey and their fans.
At one point, Tyler joked about not really knowing what kind of venue they were playing, and the crowd immediately shouted back, “It’s a STADIUM!” He tried to play it cool, but his smile gave him away, humbled and genuinely touched. He told the crowd how much he loved them and how much this night meant to him, one of those small, sincere moments that quietly stay with you.
Joshua Dun’s drumming was pure power — the kind that rattles through your chest and doesn’t let go. His solo during “Drum Show” was a standout, full of charisma and joy. He sang, smiled, and owned the stage while thousands of fans screamed his name.
Tyler’s vocals carried raw emotion, his screams echoing through every corner of the stadium. When the duo moved to the B-stage, surrounded by a car engulfed in flames, the scene perfectly matched the intensity of “Routines in the Night,” “Message Man,” “Pet Cheetah,” and “Chlorine.”
During “Ride,” they brought a young fan on stage to sing with them. It’s a tradition that never fails to melt hearts. The crowd roared in support, and watching Tyler crouch beside the fan as they sang together was one of those moments that perfectly captures what this band is about: connection, kindness, and shared joy.
Then came the moment everyone was waiting for: “Downstairs.” The entire stadium erupted the second the first notes hit. The fans were almost as loud as the sound system itself, singing every word back with an intensity that shook the venue. Some fans cried, others froze in disbelief. It was emotional, surreal, and easily one of the most unforgettable moments of the night.
The encore included “City Walls,” “Guns for Hands,” “Stressed Out,” and the timeless closer “Trees” — turned the stadium into a sea of confetti, fireworks, and voices singing in unison. Describing what it feels like to hear “Trees” live is almost impossible; it’s euphoric, cathartic, and something that stays with you long after the music fades.
As fans spilled out of the venue, that same joy lingered in the air. People hugged, sang lyrics in the halls, and talked about the moments that “killed” them in the best way. Pure happiness everywhere you looked.
Twenty One Pilots didn’t just bring The Clancy Tour: Breach to Los Angeles, they brought an experience of devotion and connection. Two sold-out nights at BMO Stadium proved once again why Tyler Joseph and Josh Dun’s bond with their fans remains one of the strongest in live music today.
Released on September 12, Breach debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200, and hearing it live made it clear why. The album is cinematic, introspective, and deeply emotional — the kind that doesn’t just play in the background, but resonates within you.
From the first note to the final confetti drop, the atmosphere was electric. Tyler and Josh made sure every corner of the stadium felt seen, performing from multiple stages, walking the floor, and creating moments that turned a massive venue into something intimate.
And the fans, the heartbeat of every Twenty One Pilots show, were as creative and connected as ever. Dressed in expressive outfits, trading handmade goods, and forming instant friendships, they transformed BMO Stadium into a community built on art, emotion, and love.
As Breach came to life under the Los Angeles lights, it became more than an album. It was a shared experience — a reminder of why live music matters and how it unites strangers into something that feels like home.