Matte Black Party

New York production company Matte provided shelter from the cold at their Black party at the Capitale. ...
Matthew Dear

Chairlift

ChairliftNew York production company Matte provided shelter from the cold at their Black party, held Thursday, February 21st, at the Capitale.  The beloved synth-pop duo Chairlift replaced the Virgins on the line-up, though it’s perhaps a surprise that the perennial crowd-pleasers weren’t booked in the first place.  Led by the effortlessly elegant Caroline Polachek, they delivered a set list heavy on tracks from 2012’s Something (QRO review) that fit well in the bank-turned-venue.

Matthew DearFollowing Chairlift, electronic maestro Matthew Dear took the stage.  The ever-evolving producer/singer/DJ is perfectly at home fronting a band, bringing the focused energy of a mad scientist in leather pants.  Live, songs from last year’s acclaimed album Beams take on a darker, heavier quality.  They’re brought to life with the help of a four-piece backing band, which pushes tracks like the bass-heavy “Earthforms” and the steadily building “Temptation” to their fullest potential.  Dear’s still sharp and sophisticated, but his live show shows a rawer side that suits him well.

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