The 1975- Two Nights in Denver

Fillmore Auditorium
Denver, Colorado
May 6th & 7th

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What you’ve all been waiting for.

Starting off with that agonizing ten-minute hum, the crowd anxiously talks amongst themselves, each with hearts beginning to beat faster and faster.  The noise crescendos, the iconic rectangle glows of bright pink, then the quick burst of light, silence followed by “go down, soft sound..” as the colorful static engulfs the screen.  Inside of the crowd you don’t notice it, but standing at the back of The Fillmore the screams become almost ear piercing as the four band members casually walk on stage amidst the fog and intensifying lights.  The music crescendos again, even louder than the first time, another bright pop of light, silence….

The show has begun.

Following a similar set list as performed over the last year, the band pumped up the crowd with Love Me as the opening number, followed by a mix of songs from their self-titled album The 1975 and I Like it When You Sleep.  After seeing the band perform multiple times over the years, I still can’t help but get goosebumps and flushed cheeks as I watch their masterpiece unfold in front of thousands.  Hearing and seeing their song iliwys live for the first time this weekend was indescribable.  I might have shed some tears watching it on their BBC Live Lounge symphony performance, but in person the feeling it brought was complete happiness.  Watching the boys all bob up and down in sync while performing such a defining song was electrifying.

The 1975 without a doubt take us on an emotional journey as their set creates pieces of art combining the lights and the music.  The backdrop of the video screen, the four pillars and the three hanging rectangles gives the audience context to put with the songs and incredible images to hold on to well after the show is over.  The band’s performance over the two nights in Denver holds constant in their musical talent and ability to capture the attention of every single person in the sold-out venue.  Matty Healy’s voice whether singing, ranting or just talking has a way of connecting each person to whomever they are standing next to.  With wide eyes and open ears, every fan has been impacted by the brilliance of Matty, George, Adam and Ross.  Beyond just their music, these four musicians have created a bubble for us to revel in and thrive on.  They have been able to convey a message of love, lust, confusion and acceptance to youth around the world, which is so important in today’s time.  They have defied the rules of rock and roll and have become their own genre of entertainment.  There are no limits with this band, they have surpassed the expectations of everyone and continue to climb up a ladder only they can extend.

Music for Cars can’t come soon enough.

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Openers for The 1975- Colouring & Pale Waves

Fillmore Auditorium
Denver, Colorado
May 6th & 7th

Colouring

It didn’t take long for the opening band Colouring, to take ahold of the crowd. Within seconds of their first song Symmetry the audience was swaying back and forth.   The four-piece band of Londoners have figured out their balance of synth and real instruments, supported by frontman Jack Kenworthy’s smooth vocals.  Their set goes from pop, to interludes of synthy-dubstep, to an emotional ballad with Kenworthy on the piano.  Each song more captivating than the last drew in the ears of listeners in Denver’s Fillmore Auditorium and had everyone whispering to fellow concert goers to find out the name of the band.  Their small following of fans is sure to blow up after this tour.

Colouring, signed to Interscope Records, have recently released a new single called The Wave, in addition to a music video for their song Heathen.

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Pale Waves

If you could hand pick the perfect opener for The 1975, it would be Pale Waves. With their nineties goth look in combination with their familiar sounding pop songs, the band brought the patient audience one step closer to The 1975.  The Manchester natives easily excited the crowd with their set mainly filled with songs that are yet to be released, ending with their hit single There’s A Honey.

The guitar riffs, synthetic beats and catchy lyrics made it inevitable for anyone to stand still as Pale Waves embraced the stage as their own and warmed up the audience for memorable night. Take a few minutes and watch their new music video on the Pale Waves Vevo, for a quick taste of what their live performance is like, you’ll be hooked in no time!

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