MTV Unplugged: Season 25
MTV Unplugged is an acclaimed American television concert series created by Robert Small, Jim Burns, and James S. Burns that first premiered in 1989. The documentary and music television series showcases both major pop music stars and rising industry stars performing recorded live musical performances. During these episodes, artists play acoustic or unplugged variations of their songs, using only basic acoustic instr
Season 25 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- The series is an American television music program on MTV created by Robert Small, Jim Burns, and James S. Burns.
- Major pop music stars and rising industry artists perform recorded live concerts featuring acoustic variations of their songs.
- Performers use only basic acoustic instruments instead of electronic instruments, creating a dramatically different sound for their hits.
- Past featured acts include prominent musical artists such as 10,000 Maniacs, Eric Clapton, Tony Bennett, and Natalie Merchant.
Season overview
MTV Unplugged is an acclaimed American television concert series created by Robert Small, Jim Burns, and James S. Burns that first premiered in 1989. The documentary and music television series showcases both major pop music stars and rising industry stars performing recorded live musical performances. During these episodes, artists play acoustic or unplugged variations of their songs, using only basic acoustic instruments instead of electronic instruments. This format allows top artists to deliver dramatically different sounds for their music. Over the course of its run, the series features notable musical acts such as 10,000 Maniacs, Eric Clapton, Tony Bennett, and Natalie Merchant. The overall narrative and programmatic focus centers entirely on these stripped-down musical showcases, bringing stripped-down acoustic interpretations of popular tracks to television audiences through live concert recordings.
Episode Guide
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Miley Cyrus
Jan 29, 2014
Miley Cyrus: MTV Unplugged is set to air January 29, serving as both a lovely reminder of Cyrus’s genuine vocal talent and the fact that “4x4” is a terrible song no matter the arra
Kinky
Jun 3, 2014 · 45 min
In an intimate live performance, Kinky joins forces with MTV for their first-ever 'Unplugged' album, featuring a superstar line-up of guests and new versions of their classic hits.
Gentleman
Nov 7, 2014 · 60 min
German reggae artist Gentleman performs accompanied by Ky-Mani Marley, Milky Chance, Shaggy, Christopher Martin and more. This was the first time MTV Unplugged had a reggae artist
Shawn Mendes
Sep 8, 2017 · 60 min
Shawn Mendes plays a stripped-down, acoustic set of his most popular hits like, “Mercy” and “There’s Nothing Holdin’ Me Back” at the Ace Hotel in Los Angeles, California.
Bleachers
Sep 15, 2017 · 60 min
Jack Antonoff and the band perform a stripped-down set of new tracks from “Gone Now” for their fans at the iconic Stone Pony in Asbury Park, NJ. Special guests include Lorde and Ca