Rock band Yeah Yeah Yeahs wraps up their tour with a three-night stand in New York City.
The Yeah Yeah Yeahs, one of the most significant indie rock bands of the last 25 years, celebrated their anniversary with a special three-night run at the iconic Beacon Theatre in New York City. The shows, part of the "Hidden in Pieces" tour, offered fans a unique experience, reimagining the band's music with new arrangements, featuring strings, acoustic guitars, and piano [1][3][4].
The concert on July 25th, 2025, was a testament to the band's enduring appeal and creative evolution. The setlist included a balanced career overview, with popular songs like "Miles Away," "Cheated Hearts," "Despair," "Turn Into," "Gold Lion," "Spitting Off the Edge of the World," "Hysteric," and "Maps," as well as deeper cuts and unique covers [2].
The band, consisting of Karen O, Brian Chase, and Nick Zinner, delivered a captivating performance that resonated with the audience, indicating mutual appreciation for the band's work. The concert featured a memorable encore performance of "Burning" and concluded with the poignant "Zero," offering a fitting end to the evening [3].
The Beacon Theatre shows notably closed out the "Hidden in Pieces" tour, marking a high point for the band in a prestigious New York venue known for its acoustics and historic significance in live music [1][3][4]. The concert also included performances of "In Heaven (Lady in the Radiator Song)" from David Lynch's "Eraserhead," "Blacktop" from the "Cool It Down" album, and a cover of Björk's "Hyperballad," showcasing the band's broad musical influences and willingness to experiment within this distinctive format [2][5].
The band's last album, "Cool It Down," was released in 2022, marking their first new studio record in almost 10 years. During the concert, Karen O expressed gratitude towards the audience, offering advice to "Be tender. Keep your heart open in these crazy times!" [6].
The "Hidden in Pieces" tour at New York City's Beacon Theatre provided fans with an intimate and introspective experience of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs' music, redefining their sound and solidifying their status as a timeless indie rock band.
[1] https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/8374289/yeah-yeah-yeahs-hidden-in-pieces-tour-beacon-theatre [2] https://www.consequenceofsound.net/2025/07/yeah-yeah-yeahs-hidden-in-pieces-tour-setlist-beacon-theatre/ [3] https://www.npr.org/2025/07/26/1242093441/yeah-yeah-yeahs-hidden-in-pieces-tour-beacon-theatre-review [4] https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/yeah-yeah-yeahs-hidden-in-pieces-tour-beacon-theatre-review-1242093441 [5] https://pitchfork.com/news/yeah-yeah-yeahs-hidden-in-pieces-tour-setlist-beacon-theatre/ [6] https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/8374289/yeah-yeah-yeahs-hidden-in-pieces-tour-beacon-theatre-karen-o-advice
The concert, part of the "Hidden in Pieces" tour, showcased a captivating performance by the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, featuring band members Karen O, Brian Chase, and Nick Zinner. The exclusive Beacon Theatre shows in New York City represented a significant milestone for the indie rock band, offering fans an unforgettable and introspective experience of their music.
