The Driver Era’s Obsession Tour made its way to Robert Morris University’s UPMC Event Center on March 13, 2025. Early in the day, concertgoers lined up outside, eager to enter and unlock a new obsession. Once the doors opened, the UPMC Event Center filled with fans. Seats quickly filled, the merchandise line grew by the second, and adrenaline pumped through every inch of the arena.
The lights dimmed, the crowd went silent, and then, in an instant, the lights faded back up, bringing the crowd to life with an ear-splitting roar. The opener appeared with pure energy, not missing a beat.
That opener was none other than Thomas Day. Day, an up-and-coming artist, gained attention as an America’s Got Talent Season 15 alum and has grown in popularity on TikTok and other social media platforms with trending audio, including snippets from his music. On stage, he kept the crowd on their feet, playing some of his most popular tracks, a few recent releases, and teasing some unreleased songs. Day didn’t just match the concertgoers’ energy he amplified it.
After a brief intermission as the band prepared, the crowd, buzzing with anticipation, was back on the edge of their seats. The music faded into a soft beat that grew louder, reverberating through the audience’s chests. The sound was no longer just music; it became a physical sensation.
The visuals were breathtaking, almost like an eighth wonder of the world. The stage was a blank canvas, with the lights dimmed so low they could have been off. The combination of sight, sound, and feeling is what most concertgoers crave. Flashing lights illuminated each band member, their movements amplified by the ever-changing visuals behind them, drawing the audience closer to the action.
As the curtain dropped, the band appeared, and the crowd’s reaction was electric. The energy was palpable, the music pulsing through the arena. Ross Lynch, the frontman, greeted the crowd:
“Hello, Pittsburgh! How are we feeling?”
Instantly, the concert was in full swing and didn’t stop moving. Song after song, the crowd remained fully engaged, feeling the moment. At one point, the band filmed themselves on a camcorder, and the footage was displayed on a screen behind them.
The setlist balanced nostalgia with freshness, and the band asked the crowd to light up the arena with their phone flashlights. Fans quickly complied, turning the darkened venue into a sea of stars. In a quieter moment, Ross and Rocky Lynch shared a heartfelt moment, their voices harmonizing beautifully, flowing like a refreshing breeze through the crowd. The energy built again as the band returned to full force.
The Driver Era’s Obsession Tour included a fake ending, only to return with even more energy. The lights were brighter, the crowd louder, and the band’s outfits, especially Ross’s, became more daring.
The Obsession Tour exceeded all expectations. It was an experience and a memory that will last a lifetime. If there’s one thing this writer took away from the show, it’s this: buy the tickets and figure the rest out later. Life moves fast, so make those new memories while you can.
