A “London Calling” cover midway through the set was a perfect fit. Mashing together aspects of 2000’s emo and 1980’s new wave, their sound was effortlessly cool and post-modern-lay-punk. Up next was California alt-rock act Weathers. They’re definitely a band to keep an eye on.
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A recent addition to Sumerian Records, Starbenders are full of unique charm and intrigue.
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From their smooth, sexy sound to their retro-glam wardrobe - in her white bell-bottom jumpsuit, silver platform shoes, and glittery makeup, lead singer Kimi Shelter had the glimmering chic of a Jem and the Holograms heroine - the band evoked retro-rock acts like Fleetwood Mac and The Rolling Stones. Opening the show, Starbenders grooved through a dreamy set. Unpredictable and exciting, Palaye Royale put on a dance-a-thon for the ages.Īccompanying them were bands Starbenders and Weathers. Doctor Man” by dropping straight to the floor, and both he and Danzig took several turns leaping into the crowd and onto the venue’s second level balcony. Their antics were gasp-worthy: Leith ended his performance of “Mr. Members Leith, Barrett, and guitarist Sebastian Danzig - accompanied by touring members Andrew Martin and Daniel Curcio - showed boundless charisma and energy. Doctor Man,” which all earned ecstatic cheers from the crowd. They band played hits like “Dying in a Hot Tub,” “Teenage Heartbreak Queen,” and “Mr. During their hour-long set, Palaye Royale’s song selection was largely upbeat. It was a “rock concert as directed by Tim Burton.”Īnd the performance was theatrical too. On stage, the drum set was flush with red roses, the back wall was graffitied with images of mid-century stars like Twiggy and Marilyn Monroe, and the band’s name was displayed in flickering lights.
The darkly glamorous vibe started at the merch table, where the standard concert swag of t-shirts and hoodies was accompanied by berets, velvet chokers, pocket watches, a makeup palette, and original artwork by drummer Emerson Barrett. They are part retro-rock, part goth club-anthem, part performance art, all wild highs.įor their current tour, called “The Funeral Tour,” the band are leaning hard into their twisted cabaret aesthetic. Describing their genre as “art rock” and “fashion rock,” Canadian-born trio Palaye Royale have built their name on their artistic sound and image. It was like a battle cry for a post-apocalyptic theatre troupe, and it was far from the night’s only theatrical touch. “Alright New York City!” he shouted, as the band began to launch into the rousing “How Do You Do?” “Everybody give me a fucking jazz hand!” But a few songs before, Leith asked for a different sort of audience participation. During the encore segment of their May 20 show at New York City’s Irving Plaza, frontman Remington Leith slowed bubbly “Ma Cherie” down to a ballad, serenading the audience while they held up glowing phones. Okay, fine, so they actually asked for lighters too.
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