Currently on a world tour, conquering the DJ scene, and ODESZA pit-stopped at the Bowery Ballroom to take over NYC. With a wide array of fans, ranging from college-students (who blatantly snuck into the venue) to 30-somethings just ready to let loose on a fine Thursday night in NYC – the Seattle duo allowed everyone to do just that: let loose.
Weaving in and out of favorites, ODESZA designed their set to keep the crowd moving. Upbeat chillwave tracks like “Sun Models,” and “How Did I Get Here” had the audience swaying in a deep groove. The first to really explode was “My Friends Never Die,” which could best be described as dirty pop – with its repetitive piano line and a nasty trap beat over the catchy, yet tampered with vocal line, the Bowery transformed into a full blown dance party.
They hypnotized their audience one last time with their remix of ZHU‘s “Faded,” then released them back to consciousness with their ubiquitous “Say My Name” which they had recently welcomed any and every DJ the chance to remix for them. Unfortunately, they did not touch upon RAC‘s take on the hit single (which is my favorite) – they merely allowed their fans to sing along with the original.
