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PHOTOS: Hayley Kiyoko – Cleveland, OH – 6/5/18

Photos + Words by Paige Farrow

 

Starting off Pride month with Lesbian icon, Hayley Kiyoko at House of Blues in Cleveland.

 

Expectations was only just released in March and her career seems to be getting better and better as the shows go by. With the release of the “What I Need” video with Kehlani, breaking the internet was just her start.

 

When seeing artists perform, especially the genre that Kiyoko writes, we not only want to hear, but we want to see. Kiyoko brought an incredible stage presence with her hype and dancing. To see somebody so happy on stage, sharing something so personal, it makes this industry a little more hopeful for us as fans to create from just that.

 

Kiyoko has always been known for her visuals and artistic takes on relationships. Performing or portraying an album such as Expectations definitely comes natural and she delivered something that was relatable.

 

Expectations is one of our all time favorite records from this year because of the emotion. The album tour lived up to everything that we believed it would. Hayley Kiyoko continues to help create a better image for the LBGTQ+ community. We guarantee if you catch one of her shows, you will leave inspired by this talented and empowered woman.
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Addie Whelan

One of four founders of Beyond The Stage, Addie Whelan is the Editor In Chief of Beyond The Stage Magazine. With a passion for social media and digital trends, Addie can often be found on Reddit looking for the latest music and baking dark chocolate olive oil cookies.