Although majority of their music was upbeat and made you want to dance, there was something haunting about every track. With clear nods to Tegan and Sara and acts like Betty Who and Robyn, Overcoats have a sound and look all of their own that had me absolutely captivated. Although technically a duo, Overcoats came in the form of a four piece band full of light and energy and an absolutely infectious sound that had the packed First Avenue mainroom moving and grooving. The only opener for the night was Overcoats from New York. Like usual, the energy I had put into my pessimistic attitude was all for not and the show ended up being everything and more than I could have ever hoped for. I think the only reason for the snarky comment was to keep a level head in preparation for the band to not sound like I wanted them to and to not have that sparkle that I so desperately wanted them to have. Two Door Cinema Club is one of those bands that, although they are definitely in that indie pop vein of things that I typically judge for being generic, has a sound that has found a way into the daily playlist of my life. Although I somewhat meant that, I also knew I was just trying to not get my hopes up. Apparently I had some snarky comment about it being “just another generic indie pop band”.

My Uber driver had asked my friend and I what show was happening at First Avenue as he drove to drop us off there.

2 door cinema club tour 2015