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LIVE REVIEW: SAOSIN SELF-TITLED 20th Anniversary Tour

With Silent Planet at The Starland Ballroom in Sayreville, New Jersey On November 6th, 2026 American rock band Saosin is in the midst of their 20th Anniversary of their self-titled debut album. On this tour the band is supported by Silent Planet, Like Moths To Flames and Save Us. Last Friday they played in the…

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With Silent Planet at The Starland Ballroom in Sayreville, New Jersey On November 6th, 2026

American rock band Saosin is in the midst of their 20th Anniversary of their self-titled debut album. On this tour the band is supported by Silent Planet, Like Moths To Flames and Save Us. Last Friday they played in the front of sold out crow at The Starland Ballroom in Sayreville New Jersey.

Written by Andris Jansons

Saosin concert poster celebrating 20 years, featuring the band members and 2026 tour dates.

I was taken by a surprise while arriving at the venue. They were almost out of all parking spaces. I’ve been to many sold out shows there, but this was the first time when I had to scramble to park a car here. Once inside, all the madness became obvious. Venue was about to burst, fans young and old filled this place to the brim.

My first band for the night was Silent Planet, an American metalcore project out of California. Myself I came along to them only a few years back when they released their single Antimatter, that quickly became my number one played song in my music service. It was great to finally see them live.

They played loud and vicious set. First three songs barreled down the stage like a freight train with my fave Antimatter giving some melodic break (at times) before the heavy parts hit.

As per information available to me, for the first time live, the band played the song Fangs!! that is set to be released tomorrow (November 10th), that features collab with Thornhill.

All together I had good vibes from their performance. Loud, confident and powerful, everything that you would expect from them. Bands leader and vocalist Garrett Russell is a force to recon. Supporter of the people of Ukraine fighting for their Freedom (the band played shows in war torn Ukraine recently), he has spoken many times on the political topics, and proudly wore “I Voted” sticker on his shirt during the performance.

Silent Planet unofficial setlist from this night: Offworlder, Collider, Dreamwalker, Antimatter, :Signal:, Panopticon, under your skin, Mindframe,
Fangs!! and Trilogy.

Silent Planet links

https://silentplanetmerch.com

See images from Silent Planet performance below. Photo all rights reserved by Andris Jansons.

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Long-haired tattooed singer performing on stage with a microphone under dramatic yellow lighting
Tattooed long-haired singer performing into a microphone under dramatic stage lighting
Musician playing bass guitar and singing into a microphone under blue stage lights
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Tattooed musician playing bass guitar on a blue-lit concert stage
Long-haired male singer performing into a microphone under blue and orange stage lights
Tattooed long-haired singer performing into a microphone on a dimly lit stage, with a guitarist in the background.
Tattooed singer performing into a microphone at the edge of a stage under colorful concert lights.
Tattooed vocalist singing into a microphone on stage under green and white concert lights
Tattooed vocalist singing into a microphone under dramatic green and white stage lights.
Tattooed rock singer performing into a microphone on stage with a guitarist and drummer under bright green lights
Tattooed singer with long curly hair performing on stage under dramatic orange and green spotlights
Tattooed bassist performing on stage under blue and orange concert lights.
Musician playing bass guitar on stage under blue and white concert lights
Musician singing into a microphone while playing bass guitar during a blue-lit live concert
Long-haired tattooed singer performing energetically with a microphone under blue stage lights
Tattooed musician performing on stage under blue lighting, holding a microphone.
Tattooed singer performing on stage under blue lighting with long hair flying.
Musician performing on an electronic keyboard under blue stage lighting
Musician singing into a microphone while playing electric guitar under blue stage lighting
Tattooed musician playing bass guitar on a blue-lit concert stage beside a drum kit
Tattooed singer with long curly hair performing into a microphone under blue stage lights.
Tattooed singer performing on stage with a microphone under blue concert lights
Tattooed musician playing bass guitar and singing into a microphone under blue stage lights
Performer singing into a microphone and pointing toward the audience under warm orange stage lights

For me Saosin was one of those bands that you hear and go like, yeah I know them, but can’t really point a finger on who they are. That changed in recent years as we covered them within our outlet. I got a chance to listen to their new music, and I really liked what I heard. Of course, a few days before the show I also learned that they are one of my daughters favorite bands, so this became a little work and family trip.

The band hails form the great state of California and is considered emo and post-hardcore band, though to me they sound like a pop-punk band with heavier edge. On this day we celebrated the 20th anniversary of the bands self titled groundbreaking debut full length. Album became RIAA gold certified, with songs like Voices and You’re Not Alone became genre defining masterpieces.

Needless to say that the place went bonkers as soon as Saosin took the stage. Crowd surfers came down like a steady flow of river. Through their set the band played their seminal album in it’s entirety, sprinkling in their brand new material (new album must be coming soon), plus some other popular tunes. It was really a fun experience, the atmosphere was superb.

Saosin unofficial setlist from this night: I Can Tell There Was an Accident Here Earlier, Starting Over Again, It’s Far Better to Learn, Sleepers, It’s So Simple, Voices, Finding Home, Follow and Feel, Come Close, Just Be Honest,
3rd Measurement in C, I Never Wanted To, Collapse, Bury Your Head, Some Sense of Security, Seven Years and You’re Not Alone.

Saosin links

https://saosin.com

See images from Saosin performance below. Photo all rights reserved by Andris Jansons.

https://linktr.ee/andrisjansons

Tattooed guitarist singing into a microphone during a live concert
Smiling male guitarist performing on stage under orange and purple lights.
Drummer performing on stage under red and blue concert lighting
Long-haired singer performing into a microphone under blue stage lighting
Drummer performing on stage under colorful concert lights
Tattooed male musician singing into a microphone while playing guitar on a dimly lit stage.
Singer performing into a microphone under blue and purple stage lights
Tattooed long-haired guitarist performing on stage under dramatic red and blue lighting
Long-haired singer wearing a cap performs into a microphone under vibrant purple and blue stage lighting.
Musician singing into a microphone while playing bass guitar under purple and blue stage lights
Drummer performing on stage under purple lighting
Long-haired performer in a bucket hat singing into a microphone under purple stage lights.
Long-haired tattooed guitarist performing on stage with a black electric guitar.
Long-haired tattooed musician playing electric guitar on a dark concert stage
Musician wearing a camouflage bucket hat performs into a microphone under purple stage lights.
Musician singing into a microphone while playing guitar on a red-lit stage
Musician playing electric guitar on a smoke-filled stage under warm concert lights, with a bassist and drummer in the background.
Guitarist performing on stage under dramatic concert lighting, with band members and equipment in the background.
Singer in a bucket hat performing into a microphone on a stage with red lighting and a guitarist in the background.
Guitarist singing into a microphone during a live concert, with another musician performing in the background
Concertgoer crowd-surfing over an enthusiastic audience under purple stage lights
Musician playing electric guitar on stage under blue concert lights
Tattooed rock musician playing bass guitar on stage under pink and red concert lights
Concert crowd carrying a performer above the audience under blue stage lights
Concertgoer crowd-surfing above an enthusiastic audience under purple stage lights.
Long-haired singer in a bucket hat raises a microphone during a live concert performance.
Concert crowd reaching toward performers under purple stage lights
Energetic concert crowd carrying a crowd surfer under colorful stage lights
Singer performing into a microphone on a brightly lit stage with a drummer and bassist behind him.
Singer in a bucket hat performing on stage under purple and yellow lights

Tour will continue till the end of the month. For a full list of upcoming shows, please visit: https://saosin.com/.

US SELF-TITLED 20th Anniversary Tour:

11/10 – Philadelphia, PA @ Brooklyn Bowl SOLD OUT

11/11 – Baltimore, MD @ Nevermore Hall

11/13 – Buffalo, NY @ Town Ballroom

11/14 – Detroit, MI @ The Majestic

11/15 – Chicago, IL @ House of Blues SOLD OUT

11/17 – Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave II

11/18 – Minneapolis, MN @ The Fillmore

11/20 – Denver, CO @ Summit Music Hall SOLD OUT

11/21 – Salt Lake City, UT @ The Complex

11/22 – Boise, ID @ Knitting Factory

11/24 – Seattle, WA @ Showbox SoDo

11/25 – Portland, OR @ Roseland Theater

11/27 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Novo

11/28 – San Diego, CA @ SOMA

About Saosin :

Saosin have long occupied a singular space in post-hardcore that bridges melodic ambition with technical precision and an emotional intensity that has resonated across generations of fans. Formed in Orange County, California in the early 2000s, the band quickly became a defining voice of the genre, earning a devoted following through relentless touring and a string of influential releases.

Following the early success of their debut EP and the breakout momentum of their SELF-TITLED full-length, Saosin solidified their place in the scene with soaring vocals, intricate guitar work, and anthemic songwriting. The band’s era with vocalist Cove Reber marked a commercial and creative peak, producing fan favorites including the gold-certified single “You’re Not Alone”. Over the years, a tight-knit lineup that includes guitarist Beau Burchell, guitarist Phil Sgrosso, bassist Chris Sorenson, and drummer Alex Rodriguez; has allowed the band to evolve while maintaining the core sound that first defined them.

Now, more than two decades into their career, Saosin enter a new chapter with renewed clarity and purpose. Reuniting with Reber and signing to Sumerian Records, the band return with their first new music in over a decade. Lead single “Starting Over Again” and follow up “Just Be Honest” signal not just a comeback, but a forward-looking statement that captures the chemistry of a revitalized lineup and the urgency of a band with unfinished business.

With a global touring schedule spanning Australia, Southeast Asia, the UK, and major festival appearances, Saosin continue to prove that their influence hasn’t faded but only grown stronger. Balancing legacy with progression, they remain a vital force in modern post-hardcore, pushing their sound forward while honoring the connection that has carried them this far.

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