Turnstile’s SNL Debut Ends a 45 Year Drought of Hardcore on the Show
The Baltimore band performed "BIRDS" and "I CARE"/"DULL" as Taylor Swift looked on. Turnstile’s SNL Debut Ends a 45 Year Drought of Hardcore on the Show Travis Bland
Turnstile, a hardcore band, made their Saturday Night Live (SNL) debut this weekend, ending a 45-year absence of hardcore music on the late-night sketch comedy show. Known for their contentious history with the program, Turnstile's appearance featured them performing their songs "BIRDS," "I CARE"/"DULL," and a medley in front of a wall of phones.
The episode also saw a surprise appearance from Taylor Swift, who presented host Dakota Johnson with a birthday cake. The promo for the episode joked about Turnstile not damaging the studio, as they had promised, though it's rumored they kept their word.
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