The jump into the stadium that has fans between euphoria and panic
Enjambre has just dropped the bomb: they will play at the GNP Seguros Stadium in Mexico City. It is not a forum, it is not a theater. It’s a stadium. The first in his career.
And the reaction of their base, those who have followed them since the most underground indie days, is… mixed. On the one hand, total pride. “Our Zacatecans reaching where few Mexican rock artists go”, it is read on networks.
On the other hand, there is the small detail of cost. The pre-sale is approaching and the collective cry is one: have you seen the prices?
“We didn’t have enough time to save,” lament several in the comments.
It’s the perfect millennial paradox. You celebrate the monumental success of a band you grew up listening to, while checking your bank account with a mix of terror and resignation. Is the epic memory worth it? Always. Does the blow to the wallet hurt? Also.
The announcement comes just as the band is preparing to jump across the pond. They start a tour of Spain this Thursday, April 16, demonstrating that their sound transcends borders.
But the real milestone is here, at home. Filling a stadium is the ultimate test for any rock group in this country. Swarm is about to cross that line.
Meanwhile, his fans are juggling their finances, trying to turn that “what the hell!” into a “yes I got the ticket”. The emotion is real. Concern about wool, too.
This is what it’s like to grow up with a band: you see them go from playing in intimate venues to conquering massive stages. And you, as a fan, only hope that your salary grows at the same rate as his fame.
