Mitski's school show: a surreal, nostalgic night of music

In a Hollywood High School auditorium transformed into a cozy living room, Mitski performed to a crowd of students from across the city, many of whom had never seen her live.

With a swaying ocean projected on stage, the indie star crooned about teenage angst, heartbreak, and the longing for human connection in a space that felt equally nostalgic and surreal.

Intimacy in an unlikely venue

Mitski chose the school for a five-night residency, aiming to recreate the feeling of DIY punk shows from her past.

For students like Sophia Barrios, who had listened to Mitski since seventh grade, the gig was a dream come true.