With a nostalgic and whimsical aesthetic, the venues on the tour are transformed into the feeling of a suburban backyard, as if the band were performing right outside their own home.

Lighting and set designer Kat Borderud used four Viceroys mounted on stands to recreate the look of residential security and street lights, helping shape the warm and intimate atmosphere of the show. Kat selected the Viceroy for its versatility and layered visual effects, combining a soft, wide wash with dynamic pixel and strobe elements that added depth and movement throughout the performance.

“Each different instance within the Viceroy shines on its own, but also plays well together, offering a variety between color and warm, glowing incandescent-feeling luminance ” Kat shared.

Once integrated into the production design, the Viceroy fixtures also created a striking backlit glow behind the band, enhancing both the scenic elements and the nostalgic atmosphere of the show. The combination of warm tones, soft washes, and layered effects allowed the fixtures to feel naturally connected to the environment while still standing out visually.

Kat first discovered the Viceroy at LDI 2024 and was later introduced to the fixtures through Squeek Lights, who supplied the gear for the Snail Mail tour.

As the Snail Mail tour continues through venues around the world for audiences ranging from 1,500 to 3,000 attendees, the production remains a strong example of how lighting and set design can shape the emotional experience of a live performance. MEGA-LITE thanks Kat Borderud for choosing the Viceroy and Squeek Lights for helping bring this glowing and nostalgic vision to life.