Good Mourning Sunshine Tour: Foster The People's Biggest Party
Mariana Souza
Foster the People brought their Good Mourning Sunshine Tour to Nashville's new venue, The Truth, on October 13, 2026, with Goth Babe joining them for a night of dancing and dazzling visuals. The night was filled with indie pop, and the crowd was mesmerized by the energy and power both bands brought to the stage.
Foster the People have spent nearly 17 years building their place in the scene, starting with their Grammy-nominated debut album, Torches, in 2011. Since then, the duo has navigated different styles and genres, and their sound continues to evolve. Their latest album, Paradise State of Mind, arrived in 2024, seven years after their previous studio album. Meanwhile, Goth Babe, the solo project of Tennessee-born musician Griff Washburn, has built a following through its dreamy melodies, electronic textures, and laid-back indie sound. Washburn was excited to play the hometown show, and the crowd was just as excited.
Goth Babe started the night with a moody vibe, slowly building the energy throughout their set. Washburn mentioned how, a few years ago, he was just a student at a local college here in Tennessee, and now he was playing a hometown show to a full crowd. Some of the highlights of the night for me were “I Wanna Help Your Mind,” “Sometimes,” and “Weekend Friend.” In between songs, Washburn threw a waffle maker into the crowd as a little gift, and you could hear fans laughing along with the artist. His chemistry with the rest of his touring band was undeniable, with everyone moving in sync. By the final song, the entire room was ready to let loose. Washburn asked everyone to get down to the floor, then called for the crowd to jump when the chorus hit. The venue followed his lead, turning the final moments of the set into a room full of people jumping together. It was a perfect ending to a performance that showed just how naturally Goth Babe can bring people together through his music.
Mariana Souza
Foster the People took the stage next, with moody lighting that got the audience even more excited. When Mark Foster walked onstage, the crowd lost it—you could hear screams from all the way in the back. The band brought their latest era to life while continuing to celebrate the songs that helped define their career. They also brought plenty of personality to the stage, and Mark Foster made sure to have fun with the Nashville crowd. Right after performing “The Truth” at a venue also called The Truth, he pointed out the coincidence, telling the audience that, if they didn’t know, the song had the same name as the venue. He followed it up with a playful remark that there’s only one truth, getting a laugh from the crowd. Throughout the set, Foster also pointed out familiar faces in the audience, acknowledging fans who had followed the band across multiple shows. Some even brought signs announcing where they planned to catch the band next, showing just how dedicated their fanbase is. The live arrangements also gave some songs a heavier edge, especially when Foster picked up his guitar. One of my favorites was “Lotus Eater,” which had a completely different feel from the studio version. With its heavier sound, the song brought out a headbanging side of the crowd and added another layer to the band’s live performance. For the encore, they played their all-time favorite, “Pumped Up Kicks,” ending the memorable night with a bang.
Both bands brought something different to The Truth, but they shared the ability to make the crowd feel connected to the music and to each other. From Goth Babe gradually building the energy until the entire room was jumping together to Foster the People revisiting fan favorites with a heavier live sound, the night was a reminder of how much these songs can come to life onstage. With familiar faces in the crowd, plenty of dancing, and a few unexpected moments along the way, the Good Mourning Sunshine Tour made for a memorable night in Nashville.
