Article Contributed by Alexius Lipot
Published on 2026-03-06
Lotus | Neighborhood Theatre | Charlotte, NC | photos by Alexius Lipot
Lotus brought the Rise of the Anglerfish 2026 tour rolling through the East Coast and showed absolutely no signs of slowing down when they landed in Charlotte, North Carolina at the Neighborhood Theatre. With a packed room buzzing with anticipation, the band wasted no time launching the night into motion.
They opened with “Stranger Danger,” seamlessly flowing straight into “Jump Off,” setting a high-energy tone from the start. The momentum continued as the band introduced a reworked version of “When Our Nerves No Longer Twitch,” which quickly got the crowd stirring and became one of the biggest talking points during set break.
After already taking fans on a fresh sonic journey, Lotus kept the exploration alive with “Travel” flowing directly into “Remedy,” a new track from the upcoming album. The seamless transitions didn’t stop there as they powered straight into “Juggernaut,” closing out the first set with plenty of energy still in the room.
When the band returned to the stage, the vibe hadn’t cooled at all during set break. They dove right back in with “In the Shadow of the Mountain,” keeping the momentum rolling. Fans were then treated to another taste of the upcoming Angler album before the band moved into “Slow Cookin’,” which transitioned beautifully into “Soma.” The appearance of “Soma” was a special moment for longtime fans, marking its first performance since January 24, 2025.
To cap off the second set, Lotus delivered a delicious pairing of “Mink & Shoes” straight into “Flower Sermon,” sending the room into a final wave of dance-floor bliss. The band returned one last time to encore with “Land of the Lush,” leaving the Charlotte crowd glowing as the Rise of the Anglerfish tour rolled onward.
Stranger Danger
> Jump Off
When Our Nerves No Longer Twitch (Rework)*
Travel
> Remedy
> Juggernaut
In the Shadow Of The Mountain
Angler
Slow Cookin’
> Soma^
Mink and Shoes
> Flower Sermon
Land Of The Lush
*First Time Played
^Last Time Played 1/24/25
