Myles Smith - We were never strangers tour - Oakland, CA
- total magazine
- 5 days ago
- 2 min read
Hailing from Luton, UK, Myles Smith has quickly become known for his heartfelt and melodic folk-pop. Songs like “Stargazing” and “Nice to Meet You” have earned him a devoted fanbase. Currently, Myles Smith is on tour, and he recently took the stage in Oakland on April 4, 2025.
The night started with Tors, who brought a great energy to the stage. Tors opened up about their struggles with anxiety and depression before performing Anything Can Happen, which immediately struck a chord with the crowd. But Tors also knew how to lighten the mood—they joked about heartbreak and the high cost of living in Oakland before diving into Was It Love, a song about heartbreak. Tors took a moment to express their gratitude for being in Oakland, promising to return before closing with Miracle. The crowd cheered loudly as the song finished, and Tors wrapped up by taking a photo with them, capturing the moment.
When Myles hit the stage, the energy in the room skyrocketed. His set included fan favorites like Solo, Betting on Us, 3 AM, Nice to Meet You, and Little By Little, with the crowd singing along and dancing to every song. Myles even brought a fun twist to the night by bringing a basketball hoop onstage (after joking that he’d Googled what Americans love) and inviting a fan to come up and try to make a shot. As the night continued, Myles also shared more vulnerable sides of himself, opening up about the challenges of mental health, fatherhood, and what it's like to feel lost at times. His honesty struck a chord with the audience, and he invited everyone to raise their lights if they had ever experienced similar struggles. It was a powerful reminder that we’re all in this together.
As the night was ending, Myles closed out the show with an encore of My Home and Stargazing. Before leaving the stage, Myles even tossed out some merch into the crowd. From lighthearted fun to deep, emotional moments, Myles’ performance was a perfect mix of everything that makes live music so special—a night that fans in Oakland won’t soon forget.
