Common Loon (Void Room, 8:30 pm)
I've been disappointed with Common Loon's live sets in the past. Sure, they have the songs and chops to put on a great show, but they've always been so...restrained. Not on Wednesday night. They lit up the void room with a furiously loud show (aside from Autolux and Wavves, the loudest thing I heard all weekend), and I can't wait to finally get their album.
Mt. St. Helens Vietnam Band (Void Room, 9:30pm)
Another set I wasn't expecting too much from and wound up being blown away by. On their albums, MSHVB play a freewheeling but delicate brand of indie pop completely unlike their live show. Strongly reminiscent of Modest Mouse, their songs took on an intense and urgent energy live. Another band I'll definitely be checking out more of.
Owen (Canopy Club, 10pm)
The only real letdown of the night, mostly due to sound issues and the crowd's inability to STFU and listen. To be fair, Owen was mismatched as hell on this bill, and even Bob Nanna couldn't overcome the noise. I would have loved to see him outdoors in the Krannert Amphitheater instead...
Japandroids (Canopy Club, 11pm)
This was a fucking sweet set. I was NOT expecting them to be this awesome....once the mix cleared up, people were pogoing like no tomorrow. They played pretty much all of Post-Nothing. Highlight of the night by far.
Headlights (Canopy Club, 12am)
Usually, I know what to expect from a Headlights show. Tonight I did not, as they devoted roughly half their set to the new material, which is far more rocking than their previous albums, while still being just as good. A major highlight was the lengthy, shoegaze-inspired "Dead Ends", which has an absolutely massive chorus (can't wait to hear the album version!). Cherry Tulips > School Boys > Put Us Back Together Right > Lions with the whole crowd on stage was a terrific way to end the night and kickoff the festival.
I've been disappointed with Common Loon's live sets in the past. Sure, they have the songs and chops to put on a great show, but they've always been so...restrained. Not on Wednesday night. They lit up the void room with a furiously loud show (aside from Autolux and Wavves, the loudest thing I heard all weekend), and I can't wait to finally get their album.
Mt. St. Helens Vietnam Band (Void Room, 9:30pm)
Another set I wasn't expecting too much from and wound up being blown away by. On their albums, MSHVB play a freewheeling but delicate brand of indie pop completely unlike their live show. Strongly reminiscent of Modest Mouse, their songs took on an intense and urgent energy live. Another band I'll definitely be checking out more of.
Owen (Canopy Club, 10pm)
The only real letdown of the night, mostly due to sound issues and the crowd's inability to STFU and listen. To be fair, Owen was mismatched as hell on this bill, and even Bob Nanna couldn't overcome the noise. I would have loved to see him outdoors in the Krannert Amphitheater instead...
Japandroids (Canopy Club, 11pm)
This was a fucking sweet set. I was NOT expecting them to be this awesome....once the mix cleared up, people were pogoing like no tomorrow. They played pretty much all of Post-Nothing. Highlight of the night by far.
Headlights (Canopy Club, 12am)
Usually, I know what to expect from a Headlights show. Tonight I did not, as they devoted roughly half their set to the new material, which is far more rocking than their previous albums, while still being just as good. A major highlight was the lengthy, shoegaze-inspired "Dead Ends", which has an absolutely massive chorus (can't wait to hear the album version!). Cherry Tulips > School Boys > Put Us Back Together Right > Lions with the whole crowd on stage was a terrific way to end the night and kickoff the festival.
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