On a brisk Wednesday night, November 8th, the lively heart of Chelsea was filled with anticipation. Excited fans, numbering in the hundreds, gathered outside Racket, one of NYC’s newest venues. The reason for their enthusiasm? The alternative-pop trio Nightly was in town, headlining two shows for their “Wear Your Heart Out” tour.
Based in Nashville, Tennessee, Knox is a talented singer-songwriter rapidly ascending within the music industry. Within the last year and a half, he has signed to Atlantic Records and built a strong fanbase via TikTok, with one of his videos featuring his hit track “Sneakers” reaching nearly 2 million views overnight. “Sneakers” now has over 23 million streams across streaming platforms.
Nightly, a pop band with honest lyrics and heart-wrenching melodies has recently been opening up for Michigan rapper NF as he tours the country. I had the privilege of being able to speak with the two members of Nightly, Jonathan Capeci and Joey Beretta. Their most recent EP, “Honest,” is an endeavor in becoming vulnerable and truthful with fans.