OK Go Blows Headliners Upside Out With Confetti

Floor of Headliners Tuesday night

I've heard rumors about the amazing shows that OK Go puts on but this was my first time actually experiencing it. Two days later and I'm still finding confetti on the floor.

Not your typical way to spend a Tuesday night - but this band undoubtedly can fill up a room no matter the day and time. And they certainly held up their reputation for being the most creative band. Opening with a screen and projections of their faces on the stage in front of them (not to mention a sneak peak of their new EP). Only a few songs in and they were already blasting the crowd with confetti.

OK Go is notorious for their creative character. But, if that weren't enough, their incredible set (consisting of a lot of songs from their new poppy EP) was an eminent crowd-pleaser. On top of all that; there was a segment where Kulash "got really nerdy" and made music with the audience. At the end he invited everyone to get up on stage with him - and some of us did.... 

I caught myself wondering why OK Go does these quirky things - like spray a crowd full of people with confetti on a random Tuesday night. Whether or not it's to set them apart from other bands and keep their fans wanting more. But I've come to the conclusion that there is no rhyme or reason to what they do; they're just creative and want to do creative things with their lives, and, coincidentally, people love that.

By the way, if you missed them in Louisville, they'll be in Nashville Friday, October 17th.

This is all yours

It's finally here!! alt-J's new album and it''s soaring through indie rock playlists this New Music Tuesday. This talented quartet has already infected my workday with it's dub-pop tunes.

This album, much like their last, sets them apart from other alternative bands with their distinct and surprising instrumental usage. And despite it's recent Pitchfork reviews it is very tuneful and perfect for easy listening.

I was actually a little disappointed when I read it's review on Pitchfork with only a whopping 4.0/10. I've been getting really excited about the release of this album since I heard this record store that I often go to playing an illegal download of it. Nevertheless, I'm still particularly fond of it; my favorite tracks being Hunger of The Pine, Left Hand Free, and Every Other Freckle. I'm confident it'll keep me moving on this hectic Tuesday.

Giant Tunes

Public @ 4th Street Live

Happy Music Monday everyone! I hope your weekend was as remarkable as mine. Post concert depression is setting in hard, but good thing I'm seeing OK Go at Headliners tomorrow night. I've only been living in Louisville for about two months and I must say - I am utterly impressed with the music scene here. 

On Saturday, 4th Street Live put on a free concert where a Cincinnati band called Public opened for Young The Giant. The energy and excited of Public was great, and the freshman girls that were visiting from the University of Kentucky were thoroughly amused with the flirty lyrics of their tunes.

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This is the first time I've seen Young the Giant live and 4th Street isn't my personal favorite venue but the show was absolutely AMAZING! The lead singer, Sameer Gadhia, is incredibly talented; I'm pretty sure he has the ability to call the soul out of your body with his voice.

Young the Giant at 4th Street Live

YTG released their second album Mind Over Matter earlier this year and opened on Saturday with the track in the video above. I really like their new album but I'm definitely partial to the first. Every track on their first album blows me away.

They're playing in Bloomington, IN in about a month so I might have to make a trip up there and see them again.