A “Miloe” High Performance Miloe by Katie Ahrens Local Band #2! I’m definitely looking forward to seeing more of this band in the future, as it seems as if they are already making pretty big waves. (They got me in the first half with that slow opening, but the song as whole is worth the wait and makes a strong closer). Why Not plays about six songs, closing with one that has a notably interesting and intense build to it. This one includes a guest feature, which the audience responds quite well to. There is some poetic irony when they call out, “This song is called Casket!” and then break into one of the groovier songs on their setlist. The band smiles and responds, “Hey, thanks!” and then continues to play out the rest of their set. At one point, a fan yells from the audience, “You’re doing great!” and then comments that they wanted to provide a little motivation. This may have been overlooked, but I still find it to be innocent and wholesome.įor such a young group, they certainly don’t have any signs of nervousness or discomfort on stage either. This effect stays on even while they are between songs and speaking to the audience. Listening to their set, I get a more defined early 2000’s neon-pop vibe from them, complete with the autotune effects in their microphones.
It’s always good to see people showing up to shows early in general, but this is especially true when there is someone Minnesota-based on the card. Warming up the venue this evening is 3-piece local band, Why Not. Starting off Locally! Why Not by Katie Ahrens Local Band – Why Not The big act this evening? Illinois-based band Beach Bunny in support of their most recent EP, Blame Game.
It is a Sunday night in Minneapolis and indie-pop fans gather for a sold-out show at First Ave.