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Mon Apr 19
8 pm
http://www.ticketmaster.com/venue/32822 Hot Chip and The Xx at Riviera Theatre
After coming up as a resolutely English part of the universe surrounding the New York dance-rock label DFA, Hot Chip has entered its own realm—where geek chic interlocks with funky sensuousness and emotive braggadocio. The group’s 2008 album, Made In The Dark, hit heavier on the kind of gloppy, higher-energy funk that Hot Chip plays live, and the new One Life Stand follows suit even as it introduces a fuller, more naturalistic sound on songs marked by doe-eyed sadness and string-swept drama. Also appearing is The xx, a woozy pop group with a sound that plays close-miked vocals against furtive hooks made with guitars, keyboards, and seemingly whatever happens to be lying around. The xx's self-titled debut has garnered some good reviews this year, so bank on curious crowds.
Riviera Theatre 4746 N Racine Ave, Chicago, IL
After coming up as a resolutely English part of the universe surrounding the New York dance-rock label DFA, Hot Chip has entered its own realm—where geek chic interlocks with funky sensuousness and emotive braggadocio. The group’s 2008 album, Made In The Dark, hit heavier on the kind of gloppy, higher-energy funk that Hot Chip plays live, and the new One Life Stand follows suit even as it introduces a fuller, more naturalistic sound on songs marked by doe-eyed sadness and string-swept drama. Also appearing is The xx, a woozy pop group with a sound that plays close-miked vocals against furtive hooks made with guitars, keyboards, and seemingly whatever happens to be lying around. The xx's self-titled debut has garnered some good reviews this year, so bank on curious crowds.
Updated 10/14/2010
