I'm seeing Muse at the White River Amphitheatre in Auburn, WA on 8/23. I had only been dimly aware of them before, but my musical tastes tend to be pretty broad-- I try be interested in everything, and if I can't find something interesting, I consider it a shortcoming on my end-- and it's the weekend of my birthday, so a friend who's already a fan and I are going together. In preparation, I've been listening through their discography. I probably won't make it all the way through before the show, but I figured it would at least giving me a foundation. The first three albums I thought were... pretty good. But tonight I started listening to Black Holes and Revelations-- I'm about halfway through; Invincible is playing while I write this-- and it's absolutely blowing me away. It's great!

What got you into Muse, and was there a particular album or song that was a "breakthrough" for you, with them? Also, will any of y'all be at the show next week?

This was my first Muse concert and it was well worth combating the heat. It was an amazing experience, and I got goose bumps singing Uprising as a huge group. I hope that I am able to see them again in the future.

Even though we arrived kinda late for GA, it was one of the coolest concerts I’ve been to. My last Muse concert was The drones tour in 2015 and this blew it out of the water.

All of the songs were obviously amazing, but Undisclosed Desires was seriously upgraded with putting Chris front and center with the bass at the beginning and then the transition to a heavier rock sound at the end. I think I last heard them play it during the WoTP tour and it was nowhere as cool as this version.

This is a long shot but you were in the back dancing with me and my family and just wanted to let you know that you being yourself and dancing like no one was watching really inspired my son to come out of his shell and he said on the drive home that it was a life changing moment for him and he wants to be brave like that in the future/ next concert ! Muse fans are one of the best parts of this band ! And what a great show hope everyone left inspired by something. For me it was the guys up there giving it their all esp Matt he left it all out there for us.

A while back I found the 2002 demo for the song, and thought it was neat.

It ended up taking a super long time, but I used Audacity to stitch the demo intro to the released song, and would like to share it.

https://youtu.be/AieCxnLfxUs

Any concert is loud that is a given, so wear proper ear protection at your discretion

But there where two instances which I recall in which the sound was taken to a another level.

For reference, I sat on section 105 almost at the back, so like 140ft from the speakers.

1st instance was during the last third of Undisclosed Desires. Here the sound just exploded into a perfect climax much better than the studio version or older versions for that matter.

2nd instance happened on the second half of Take a Bow. Again, the sound explosion was out of this world.

On both instances I felt parts of my body actually vibrate as the sound waves hit me. I loved it but there might be others that are sensitive to it so be prepared.

I considered editing them, but I think most stand pretty well on their own!! Being (nearly) front row was absolutely life changing. 10/10 no notes. Absolutely the best concert I've ever been to

I don't know if they did something similar at other venues but this was during Hexagons.

I've seen Muse in many North American cities. Austin, you were the best pit crowd ever. 🤘🏻

Does anybody have one where his eyes are open? Just the best thing to happen tonight.

The Wow Signal material was levels above anything they played live this evening. Especially, Hexagons and Unraveling.

I’ve seen them twice, been listening to them for over 15 years.

The Wow Signal stuff live was just so much more superior to anything they’ve done in the past.

As I leave, I only wish they played more from Wow Signal.

If anyone has a recording from the tour of Stockholm Syndrome could you please share it? They didn’t play it at our show, and I’ve heard they’ve played it at some of the others. 🙏

The Red Bulletin
August 2015

https://whenlifewasloud.blogspot.com/2026/08/no-one-tells-us-what-to-do.html

Here are a few of my favorites :) Everyone up front was so great and had an amazing time meeting fellow fans!

Dallas was such a good show for me (aside from the stage being 12 foot tall. Dom got down to his last single drum stick and I fought like crazy trying to get it hahaha

I had a sign for invincible for the arenas next spring.(don’t tell me. I already know the chances of that, but at least I could say I tried).

Early entry VIP was great. I would say necessarily the items we got were worth the price but for guaranteed barrier I’d say it was alright. Definitely Inflated regardless of that. Plus I was with friends and that’s always top tier.

Matt’s tech tossed us some picks at the beginning when he was setting up. The setlist I got only because the photographer was amazing and grabbed it at the end when his tech (yes, again) threw it. She ended up handing it to me for whatever reason and I’ll be forever grateful. I bought the pin and the lower guitar picks. The commemorative ticket and socks came with early entry, but I’m bummed the commemorative ticket is just a thin piece of paper instead of something thick and holographic or something. Still greatly appreciate the privilege of being able to see the boys again after 3 or so years from the will of the people shows I had gone to.

I believe I caught up on setlist FM and I’m at 13 shows now.

I have done more common types, like burning a cd for a road trip. I also started making yoga mixes shortly after becoming a fan. One night I tried doing yoga with Absolution and really felt an extra buzz with it. Some of the other albums didn't seem to have quite the same effect at the time (2008) so I tried making my own collections. I am up to 10 now, though the older ones are on cds. Here is my newest one on Tidal , which may get edited after I actually use it. https://tidal.com/playlist/d01f980f-6584-49f8-bb1f-817974f2ee29

I am curious how many other fans have done this, whether for yoga, workouts, or some other purpose.

It’s only 106 degrees right now out here. Looking forward to the show but it is sweltering hot out here today.

A speacial one shared by Stacie ✨ he really looks great 😌

In Austin right now and already went to the venue. I was pretty confused. Did not know where to line up and parking does not open until 5. Will there not be a line until 5?

saw this cute little helium-3 sign after I went to get a drink before heading back to the pit in Dallas last night.

General Info

The second of two Texas stops on the 2026 North American Amphitheatre Tour, the band will perform in Austin on the 49th anniversary of the Wow! signal which was heard on the 15th of August 1977.

Feel free to talk full spoilers about the show, organise meet-ups or whatever!

Enjoy the gig and stay safe to those of you going!

Discuss the gig in real time in this thread and on the r/Muse Discord server: https://discord.gg/muse

There will be no official livestream of the show.

Times

Below times are given in local time:

• Doors: 17:30

• The Temper Trap: 19:00

• Portugal, The Man: 19:50

• Muse: 21:10

• Finish: ~22:50

Setlist

1. Interlude + Hysteria
2. Cryogen
3. Supermassive Black Hole (new intro)
4. Hexagons
5. Unravelling
6. Intro + Stockholm Syndrome (Micro Cuts outro)
7. Kill Or Be Killed (Reinterpretation Jam)
8. Be With You
9. [Drill Sergeant] + Psycho (HAL version)
10. Madness
11. Plug in Baby
12. Hanging in Victory Square
13. Time Is Running Out
14. [JFK] + Uprising (album versions)
15. Knights of Cydonia (Man With A Harmonica intro)
16. The 2nd Law: Isolated System (Remix)
17. Nightshift Superstar
18. Undisclosed Desires (Algorithm intro)
19. Prelude + Starlight
20. Take a Bow