Blackbear performing during the Mainstream Sellout Tour at the Moody Center in Austin, Texas on June 8, 2022. (Photo: Ralph Arvesen)
The man behind Blackbear, Mat Musto, was born in Pennsylvania in 1990. He began his music career in Florida in his teens as the vocalist for the pop-punk band Polaroid, but shifted his focus in the early 2010s to the emotionally resonant R&B he's known for these days.
Blackbear's high-energy shows direct the spotlight onto his moody, emotional R&B jams. A jack of all trades in the music business, he also shows off his many talents in concert, hopping behind the keyboard stand and picking up guitars while hitting his signature high notes. Pairing simple yet effective video treatments with his gritty music, Blackbear's concerts are a feast for all the senses, and feelings.
Blackbear has been a force on the pop charts since 2012, when he co-wrote Justin Bieber's chart-topping smash "Boyfriend." In the following years he carved out a name for himself as one of pop-R&B's power players by collaborating with heavy hitters like fellow "Boyfriend" cowriter Mike Posner, hip-pop powerhouse G-Eazy and rap-rock superstars Linkin Park.
It was a great concert, was one of the best concerts I’ve been to.Setlist for the show at the Moody Center
Amazing, sounded absolutely incredible live, I would definitely see him again if I get the chance.
I had so much fun seeing bear perform. It was our second time seeing bear as well, saw him open for Maroon 5. We agreed he’s an artist we’ll keep seeing live, so it was 100% worth getting tickets!
The best, so I've been dying to see blackbear in concert for the longest time and it was well worth the money, well worth the show, I loved it. I had the best night in my life seeing him and loved every second of it. I can't wait to see him again.
Blackbear killed it! I have always loved Blackbear and recently got into EDM so I figured while he was touring with Elohim I would go see him. I am SO glad I did! He had such a great mix of older songs and stuff off his newest album. He engaged the crowd and by the end I was the amazing kind of exhausted you are after dancing and singing your heart out. I am so glad I made the effort to be there. It was a night I'll never take for granted.
- Chateau
- I Miss the Old U
- Me & Ur Ghost
- Queen of Broken Hearts
- I Feel Bad
- 1 Sided Love
- Stfu
- Idfc
- Do Re Mi
- 90210
- Dirty Laundry
- Idgaf
- Memory
- Love It when You Hate Me
- Make up Sex
- Monsters
- My Ex's Best Friend
- Shake Ya Ass
- Sobbing in Cabo
- Gfy
- Dead Inside
- Hot Girl Bummer
Blackbear shared the stage with Machine Gun Kelly and Iann Dior at the Moody Center. They continue across the United States with the last stop at the https://blaisdellcenter.com/ in Honolulu, Hawaii on August 12, 2022.
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