d4vd Review

If night one of d4vd’s WITHERED World Tour at The Sound was a moody, introspective awakening, night two was its euphoric, emotionally charged counterpart. The second of two sold out San Diego shows (both of which were packed with fans who screamed every lyric like their hearts depended on it) proved that the Houston singer is not just a viral sensation, but a live performer who can command a stage with raw vulnerability and absolute swagger.

From the moment he launched into the pulsing opener "What Are You Waiting For?," the 20-year-old star held the crowd in a tight grip, weaving through WITHERED's heartbreak narratives while peppering the set with emotional highs. The vibe continued with "Take Me To The Sun" before melting into the aching falsetto of "Sky," while "Friend Again" had the audience swaying in unison, their phone lights flickering like stars.

The big surprise of the night came with the performance of an unreleased track titled “Summer Don’t End” with fellow Houston singer, Keshi. Keshi himself wasn’t present for the performance, but d4vd reassured his screaming fans that the track and the long awaited WITHERED DELUXE: MARCESCENCE would be releasing within the next few days.

The night’s momentum shifted dramatically as the instrumental for "Feel It" blasted through the venue speakers. d4vd transformed into a full blown rockstar, jumping from one end of the stage to the other matching the upbeat nature of the song. The crowd quickly followed suit and reciprocated his energy as he tore through the Invincible soundtrack cut, then crashed right into the anthemic “Leave Her.”

Yet, as always with d4vd, the most powerful moments were the quietest. "My House Is Not A Home" stripped everything back to just his voice and a piano, leaving the room in stunned silence. The devastating "Afterlife" followed, its gothic romance swelling into a cathartic scream-along. By the time he closed with "Romantic Homicide," the crowd was a sea of raised hands and cracked voices, singing every word like a collective therapy session.