Class was in session on November 4, when rising star bunii brought his ‘BUNIIVERSITY Tour’ to the House of Blues San Diego Voodoo Rooom. More specifically, it was as if bunii was teaching a masterclass on how to become an alt-rock icon in the making for a new generation.
bunii, known legally as Niccolo Terre, is an LA-based artist who self-produces his emotionally charged tunes. As someone who enjoyed making beats in high school, bunii combined his existing flair for production with playing the guitar to launch a solo career that puts a youthful twist on emo aesthetics and indie rock sounds.
It didn’t take long for the world to begin falling in love with bunii. After self-releasing a few singles in 2023 and 2024, bunii struck gold with “SAINT,” a track where he laments an old relationship. While the lyrics are quite grim, there’s a warm and bright sonic feel that creates somewhat of a comforting feel. “SAINT” went viral, and has amassed over 13 million streams on Spotify alone.
Two years later, bunii’s fanbase continues to grow exponentially. In August 2026, bunii released his latest EP titled WATSNEXT, hypnotizing listeners with bouncy guitars on more songs of heartbreak.
Just a few months after the release of WATSNEXT, bunii embarked on his BUNIIVERSITY tour, featuring sold-out headline shows across the U.S. For the San Diego stop, fans gathered in droves to hear bunii perform a collection of catalog highlights in an intimate setting. Many fans dressed in baggy jeans, combat boots and oversized shirts to lean into a emo-meets-Y2k aesthetic. Others didn’t quite seem to be as concerned with their outfits, because their mind was on being as close as possible to the stage and gripping the barricade!
The excitement from the mostly Gen Zalpha crowd was contagious, with fans chatting about skipping extracurricular activities or procrastinating on doing homework so they could be at the show. These energized fans could be heard shouting and chanting bunii’s name long before he hit the stage. As showtime approached, the crowd started to loudly count down from 10 to 0, expecting bunii to come on stage. When no one appeared, they all collectively laughed, then continued to repeat the countdown until bunii appeared.
With this being bunii’s first show in San Diego, it’s safe to say he received a very warm welcome. Fans sang and jumped along to songs such as “COYOTES,” “I SEE DEAD PEOPLE,” and of course, “SAINT.” At one point, a mosh pit formed in the middle of the floor, proof of bunii’s effortless ability to make listeners feel exhilarated. Screams filled the air throughout the evening, as fans felt a true sense of joy being able to see their hero up close and personal.
Despite being a relatively new artist, bunii has an army of dedicated fans who continue to propel the artist onto new stages and into new places. Why not join them?
Curious about what’s next for bunii? Keep up with him on Instagram and TikTok.