The Tumblrification of Jessica Hopper
One of the often repeated criticisms of present-day gig going is the ubiquity of the glowing screen, compulsive recording habits taking an audience a step away from the thing they’re watching. But here, it’s part of the experience — “How many of you want to take pictures of me for the Internet?” he asks a sea of smartphones. The tapping of a screen for these hands is a habitual act that doesn’t detract or remove anyone from anything; recording is a necessary part of the show.