21. September 2009, SO36, Berlin
The Audition
On September 21, 2009, The Audition brought their punchy alternative rock to SO36 in Berlin. Driven guitars, big choruses and the close quarters of the club made the night feel immediate, loud and fully connected to the crowd.
SO36 was the right setting for the band’s blend of emotional hooks, fast songs and committed stage presence. It was a classic Berlin club show filled with movement in front of the stage, striking light and the raw atmosphere that makes intimate live rooms so memorable.
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About the band The Audition
The Audition were a rock band from Chicago, Illinois, formed in 2003. Their sound combined alternative rock, pop punk, emo and post-hardcore, balancing sharp guitar work with highly melodic choruses and personal lyrics. They emerged during a period when emotionally direct songwriting and high-energy live performances were central to the wider alternative scene.
Albums including Controversy Loves Company and Champion helped The Audition build a loyal international following. Vocalist Danny Stevens gave the band a distinctive edge, moving between clean melody, urgency and full-throated intensity. From a concert photographer’s perspective, their songs were made for the stage: strong dynamics, expressive performances and choruses that pulled the room in.
- Formed in Chicago, Illinois, in 2003
- Sound rooted in alternative rock, pop punk, emo and post-hardcore
- Key albums include Controversy Loves Company, Champion and Great Danger
- Notable songs include Dance Halls Turn to Ghost Towns and The Running Man
- Known live for big choruses, dynamic arrangements and close crowd interaction