Kinneret Takes Flight At Subterranean During First Stop of ‘Migration Tour’

TikTok-beloved indie-pop artist Kinneret launched her “Migration Tour” at Subterranean Sept. 20, acting as a “Field Guide” — the title of her forthcoming album releasing Oct. 24 — to the different eras of her career. 

With her breakout single “No Wind Resistance!” boasting 150 millions streams on Spotify, Kinneret translated her eccentric sound to the stage with ease, joined by alt-pop singer Ginamaya.

The Chicagoland native opened on the faux bird-covered stage, channeling alt-pop mainstays like Grimes and Yuele with hushed, breathy vocals bleeding seamlessly with the lush, synth-driven and bass-heavy instrumentals. 

While spanning her wider discography, the setlist leaned heavily on her latest albums “Microdose Radio” and “Glimmers,” released in 2024 and 2025, respectively. The opener belted out the high-spirited verse of “glitters” and melancholy choirs of “ty, lake michigan (Outro)” while pregnant with her third child.

Unfortunately, Subterranean’s concrete walls stopped the lavish music from carrying clearly past the first few rows of the crowd — a problem extending to the headliner’s set. The muted sound also made it difficult to cover the noise of persistent side conversations.

Adorned in a sleeveless purple top, frilled white pants, arm warmers and a glittering crown, Kinneret took the stage looking as if she were ripped straight from a Disney Channel Original Movie.

Like Ginamaya, Kinneret’s set pulled from her entire discography, though it centered largely on “Field Guide” — partially due to technical issues that disrupted the latter half of the concert.

Her upcoming album’s closer “There You Go Again” opened the set with a jaunty bounce. Despite its Aug. 21 release, fans appeared intimately familiar with the tune, singing and dancing alongside the elated tune.

The ensuing “What Do Colors Do?” brought momentum to a crawl with its airy production, setting the stage for tranquil, dreamlike “Wizardy!”

Afterward, Kinneret invited a fan onstage to read their fortune using bird-themed tarot cards. The western tanager appeared, which she said symbolizes an appreciation for color and being “small but mighty.”

Kinneret frequently interacted with audience members and fans in the front row, making for an intimate and personal performance.

The room shook as bass-heavy drums kicked off “Run on the Water,” nearly drowning out its grimy, buzzing melody. Its lyrics about yearning to escape daily struggles via spaceship flowed seamlessly into the befitting “Spaceship Race!”

The following “Learn My Name” opened with a tribute to Kinneret’s grandfather, James Grashow, who died Sept. 15. She explained the track was his favorite, and he’d created artwork for “Field Guide” and its promotional singles before he died. A wooden bird sculpture of Grashow’s creation stood on stage in his honor.

While the digital release of “Learn My Name” layers bombastic 808s atop delicate melodies, the live rendition was strikingly stripped back — though unintentionally so.

The drums were missing entirely, a detail Kinneret acknowledged afterward. The absence lent the performance an unexpectedly poignant weight, deepening the tribute.

From this point forward, technical issues plagued the show. While details were sparse, Kinneret explained several audio files were missing from her computer, quipping with a smile, “Man plans, god laughs.”

As a result, the remainder of the set was reshaped on the fly. Restricted to newer tracks stored on her computer, fan-favorite deep cuts like “Drew You a Picture” and “Spoon Bending!” were ultimately cut.

Kinneret debuted “All The Weather,” revisiting the trap-pop tones of her earlier projects while expanding on the layered electronic textures of her upcoming LP. She also premiered the opening song, “Speak to Me,” which doubled down on the bird motif present throughout the set as chirps introduced the track sung from the perspective of a robin.

Due to the crowd’s unfamiliarity with the unreleased tracks, audience movement and participation was sparse — seemingly a common theme throughout the night, even during her well-known songs.

Ginamaya rejoined Kinneret onstage for an alt-pop rendition of the Beatles’ “With A Little Help From My Friends,” a nod to one of the headliner’s key musical inspirations. 

She closed with her breakout “No Wind Resistance!” and debut “Field Guide” single “Solar Kiss,” which audience members embraced in an enthusiastic singalong.

A night plagued by technical difficulties, Kinneret still managed to stick the landing, providing a concert full of vigor and passion.