Turnstile's SNL Performance Ends a 45 Year Drought of Hardcore on the Show
Consequence of Sound • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Turnstile made their Saturday Night Live (SNL) debut with a rare hardcore band performance, playing “BIRDS” and a medley of “I CARE”/”DULL” with an elaborate light show.
- The episode featured a surprise appearance by Taylor Swift, who presented host Dakota Johnson with a birthday cake, marking a notable moment with both Swift and Turnstile in the same studio.
- Turnstile humorously promised not to cause damage during their performance, a nod to the infamous 1981 FEAR show that led to a long-standing SNL aversion to hardcore punk due to $20,000 in studio damage.
- The article also references other controversial SNL musical performances, including The Replacements’ 1986 ban and Elvis Costello’s 1977 blacklisting for defying show rules.
- Following their SNL appearance, Turnstile is set to perform next on October 5th at The Zoo Amphitheatre in Oklahoma City, with tickets available and a promo code for discounts on large orders.
