"Turnstile amplified the exhilaration at Olivia Rodrigo's performance, playing Jackson's songs to the delight of both the band members and Olivia herself, as evidenced by the spectator's sentiment, 'This is incredibly rad.'"
Arianna Powell, a renowned lead guitarist, known for her jazz-schooled shredding skills and past collaborations with artists like Halsey, Nick Jonas, and the Black Eyed Peas, has made a notable change in her guitar choices for Olivia Rodrigo's current tour.
For the guts spilled tour, Powell departed from her usual Gretsch guitars and embraced Jackson guitars instead. This shift was inspired by the hardcore band Turnstile, who are known for their use of Jackson guitars.
During the performances, Powell wielded eye-catching Jackson and Charvel guitars. One of the Jackson guitars she used, the American Series Soloist, was particularly noteworthy. This guitar, with its Floyd Rose equipment and a snow white finish, was used during Olivia Rodrigo's performance at Glastonbury Festival.
The trend of pointy guitars appearing in unconventional contexts has been noted by Powell. She cited examples like Phoebe Bridgers, Willow, and Pete Townshend, artists who have adopted spiky guitars in their performances.
Olivia Rodrigo, a fan of Turnstile, has been making waves in the pop industry with her extensive live shows that feature heavy participation from each band member, particularly lead guitarist Arianna Powell. The Jackson guitar used by Powell during the performance can be seen in the video of Olivia Rodrigo's closing headline set at Glastonbury Festival.
Interestingly, the Jackson guitar sent to Powell by the company was initially too bright and was almost vetoed by management. However, Powell found it to be "bright" and "obnoxious," fitting perfectly with the energetic vibe of the performances.
Metal guitars have recently gone mainstream, according to an article, with artists like Phoebe Bridgers, Willow, and Pete Townshend adopting spiky guitars. It seems that Arianna Powell and Olivia Rodrigo are leading the way in this new trend, bringing a fresh and energetic sound to pop music.
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The shift in Arianna Powell's guitar choices for Olivia Rodrigo's current tour was a departure from her usual Gretsch guitars, and she opted for Jackson guitars instead [4]. During the performances, Powell used a Jackson guitar, the American Series Soloist, which was noticeable due to its Floyd Rose equipment and a snow white finish [3]. Interestingly, this particular guitar, initially considered too bright by management, was thought to be "bright" and "obnoxious" by Powell, fitting perfectly with the energetic vibe of the performances [1].
