The two bands paired quite well, as they both similar indie rock-styled vibes. Opening for the North Irish group was another United Kingdom based indie rock band, Circa Waves. They’ve got an almost gravitational stage presence, with hypnotic sound to match.

All three have garnered praise across the United Kingdom and beyond, and the band seems to have what it takes to keep landing the charts. The newer 2016 album followed the band’s first two offerings: Beacon (2012) and Tourist History (2010). Formed in 2007, the band is currently on its third release, Gameshow, from which a lot of this concert’s material was pulled. If you haven’t heard of Two Door Cinema Club, it’s an indie rock from Northern Ireland. For me, this concert was less about appreciating for any given song and more about riding the audience’s chaotic hivemind like an electronic tsunami. My more musically knowledgeable friend informed me that they played “Something Good Can Happen,” “Gameshow” and “Are We Ready? (Wreck),” and that all three of those songs were good. I let out a “woo” when I heard the words “what you know” but even then couldn’t tell you when the song began or ended. To be totally honest, I can’t even really give you a set list because I couldn’t really tell when they switched songs.

At some point it all sounded the same, but it was still freaking awesome. I didn’t bother brushing up on their music before the concert, but that didn’t matter.

I had heard “What You Know,” a song from seven years ago, but that’s about it. There probably wasn’t any surprise molly in my system, but nevertheless I found myself dripping with sweat screaming for more when the band “left” before playing everyone’s favorite song.Īdmittedly, I went to this concert because tickets were 40 bucks and it was ten minutes from my house. I’ve never done ecstasy, but based on the Urban Dictionary definition which states it produces “strong feelings of positivity, empathy and connection to others” I can only assume it’s similar to the Two Door Cinema Club show at the State Theatre Thursday night.

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