What did the People at Mo Pop Festival Want Mo’ of?
Detroit’s Mo Pop Festival, presented by AEG, was back after a 1098-day Covid hiatus. Assuredly the festival, boasting an incredibly diverse crowd and lineup while still showcasing a lot of local love, came back with even mo’ of what the people, artists, and the city want. Even with how fulfilling the 2-day concert carnival comeback was, we still had to ask the artists and attendees, “What do you want mo’ of?”. Here’s what they “told” us (aight, legit, we’re just getting really good at mind reading and body language translating):

Frontman Wavey Davey was straight shouting about how he really wants mo’ effort put into protecting (glass) animal rights.

“Mo’ beach bands”, says Beach Bunny, “for the seaside revolution that will SHOREly happen if we don’t fight the climate crisis.”

Tai Verdes wants mo’ of y’all to be A-O-K until your Last dAy oN EaRTh! <— Those are two dope Tai tracks!

The Marías guitarist wants y’all to bring back mo’ retro style of music yesteryears (and mo’ biodegradable toothpicks on the market).

Tiny Jag wants y’all to tell yourself, “Let’s live life mo’ my way!” (Coincidentally ‘My Way’ is a banger from the Detroit rapper/singer/queen.)

Mo’ selfies with friends – serious, take them, you never know if you’ll have mo’ time or experience with them.

Wet Leg wants you to have mo’ wet dreams, mo’ being in love, and mo’ time on the chaise lounge but no mo’ pieces of shit (and mo’ puns from titles of their songs).

Girl in Red just wants you to have mo’ of what you want whether that’s girls (consensually) or red (subjectively).

Big Sean rapped to a HUGE hometown crowd about how there should be mo’ looking out for each other and having each others’ backs.

A dynamic duo reminding you to share mo’ of your h(e)art with mo’ of your friends. This year, Mo Pop took place at legendary Hart Plaza for the first time ever! (Photo cred: Zuri McWhorter)

These high (on life) festival goers just want you to put mo’ effort into taking your partying to another level! (Photo cred: Zuri McWhorter)

There’s nothing wrong with mo’ side-eye, especially when you’re so in at the Haute to Death dance dome. (Photo cred: Zuri McWhorter)

Decliner is a big supporter of mo’ lying down on the job, after all, Europe has midday naps – very post-punk of them!

Take mo’ steps to becoming better, supportive friends and point out the things you love! (Photo cred: Zuri McWhorter)

These lovely hunters think we need mo’ gun control and fewer dinosaurs (in congress) making decisions. (Mo Arcade powered by Offworld Arcade.)

Mo’ supporting small businesses and getting crafty (as festival fancies shopped the huge craft bizarre from all local vendors)!

On a different key, Glass Animals’ keyboardist wants more people to stop confusing him for Bret McKenzie Flight of the Conchords.
Keep up on all things Mo Pop Festival and we’ll see y’all in 2023 with mo’ in store!
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