GALLERY & REVIEW: Jane Remover at Stubb’s Amphitheater
AUSTIN, TX | STUBB’S AMPHITHEATER | SEPTEMBER 29, 2026 | PHOTOS BY MCKENNA SEFCIK | REVIEW BY ERIC MARTINEZ
Despite bearing through horrid Texas weather conditions, Jane Remover proved to be an act worth braving the outdoors for at Stubb’s Austin on September 29th. Accompanied by DJ Dazedgxd, the night was bound to be both rambunctious and adrenaline-inducing, with a bass-heavy sound system intended to shake the interior of the venue. The Live Exhibit Tour featured hits from Remover’s recent album, Revengeseekerz, including “Dreamflasher” and “JRJRJR,” while also debuting unreleased material, teasing a new chapter for the singer.
Dazedgxd began the night with unexpected mixes of songs that’d appeal to pretty much anyone in the crowd. Transitions from Ninajirachi’s “Fuck My Computer,” City Girls’ “Twerkulator,” and even Avril Lavigne’s “Complicated” honestly felt like whiplash in the best way. No song seemed to fall short as the DJ captured everyone’s attention away from the humid conditions and sweat-drenched heads packed into the crowd. Looking over the heads in front of me, I hilariously encountered multiple Nintendo 3DS consoles recording the set, highlighting the predominantly young fanbase packed shoulder-to-shoulder around me. As Dazedgxd’s set came to a close, his final transition bled seamlessly into “TWICE REMOVED,” introducing Remover to the stage and immediately sending the crowd into a frenzy.
Not even a minute into her opening song, Jane Remover and her rage-infused, hyperpop-influenced sound completely shredded through the crowd’s ears. With bodies pushing against each other, the energy in the venue was ballistic and, at times, uneasy. The steady decline in concert etiquette from younger showgoers made the pit seem more like a fight for survival. Held against steel bars, I lost control of myself while being swallowed by Remover’s piercing vocals. Between the bodies and flashing lights, I was able to catch a few glimpses of Remover running across the stage, reminding everyone to just let go. With this short window of freedom, the timing could not have been more perfect for Remover to bring out notorious rapper Danny Brown to perform “Psychoboost.” Any sense of restraint was thrown out the window as the intense energy onstage became receptive to the many eyes below, creating even more exhilarating moments in the pit.
As more chaos began to unfold within the crowd, I took it upon myself to remove myself from the pit and retreat to the elevated mound further from the stage, but still with a bird’s-eye view. Surrounding myself with concertgoers lounging on picnic blankets, drinks in hand, and dancing as if no one were watching, I could finally take a breath. Remover had made her way down the setlist to “Experimental Skin / How to Teleport,” a track with a heavy EDM influence overtaken by her alias, leroy, which she released music under prior to departing from the alias in mid-2022. From this new environment, her sound took my body to another level as I gave in to the extreme, flinging myself around with the space I so desperately desired. Everything was behind me: the warm, humid air, the bodies pressing against me, and the steel bars that attempted to keep me in place. For the first time that night, the chaos felt liberating.
Closing with “Dancing with your eyes closed,” Remover gave it her all and more despite announcing that she was feeling somewhat unwell more than halfway into her set. The final song made for an exciting opportunity to jump around one last time before Remover scurried away. Overall, the crowd experience was something I had to grow to adapt to, but the energy and performance Remover put on made that discomfort feel like an afterthought once the show ended. What initially felt overwhelming became the very thing that made the night worth enduring: giving in to the chaos, even if only for a few songs at a time.
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