Machine Gun Kelly Performs at Rock in Rio Amid Mixed Audience Reception
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- Folha de S.Paulo
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American artist Colson Baker, formerly known as Machine Gun Kelly, performed at Rock in Rio on Saturday. During the set, the 36 year old artist played a mix of pop punk and emo tracks, including the song FIX UR FACE. He addressed the crowd during the show, stating he is a man from Ohio living his dream and that he was there to sing for his fans. The performance also highlighted his transition away from the Machine Gun Kelly persona, which he described as a character based on a 1930s gangster.
While actress Vitória Strada attended the festival specifically to see the performance, other reports indicate the audience was divided. One account notes that the artist faced hostility and apathy from some attendees, particularly fans of Avenged Sevenfold, and had to interrupt his set to calm the crowd. The performance concluded with the song My ex's best friend.
Coverage of the event differed based on the focus of the reporting. A center lean outlet focused on the celebrity presence at the festival, highlighting Vitória Strada's career goals and her desire to see the artist. In contrast, a center left lean outlet focused on the musical quality and reception, framing the performance as bland and ill suited for a night dedicated to heavy rock.
How each side framed it
- Centre-left
- The reporting focused on the negative reception of the music and the artist's struggle to connect with the rock audience.
- Centre
- The reporting focused on the celebrity experience and the personal aspirations of actress Vitória Strada.
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