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TV ON THE RADIO IN CONCERT:
Acclaimed Brooklyn indie band TV on the Radio thrilled fans in late 2014 with the release of Seeds, their first album since the 2011 death of their bassist Gerard Smith. The record was a triumph for the band on numerous fronts -- a tribute to a departed friend, a commitment to pressing on, and, in the opinion of frontman Tunde Adebimpe, their finest work to date. Critics and fans agreed, applauding the album's potent blend of synthpop and art rock and hailing tracks like "Happy Idiot" and "Careful You" as instant classics. TVOTR are a powerhouse live act known for their technical virtuosity and effortless cool, and their visceral performances on tour always treat ticket buyers to the perfect blend of arty indie rock and straight-ahead rock and roll.
BACKGROUND SNAPSHOT:
TV on the Radio was formed in Brooklyn in 2001 by singer Tunde Adebimpe and guitarist David Andrew Sitek. They self-released their debut album OK Calculator the following year, promoting it by passing it out on sidewalks and leaving it in local cafes. Coffee shop buzz gave way to international acclaim in 2004 with their studio debut Desperate Youth, Blood Thirsty Babes, an ambitious and eclectic record that charted in the UK and made them critical darlings overnight. Their rise continued in 2006 with the album Return to Cookie Mountain, a critical benchmark that featured vocal contributions from David Bowie and dominated year-end lists. They cemented their crossover success with 2008's Dear Science and 2011's Nine Types of Light, both of which peaked at No. 12 on the Billboard 200. In the wake of bassist Gerard Smith's unexpected death in 2011 the band went quiet for a few years, but they returned in 2014 with their highly anticipated fifth album Seeds.
Dirty Projectors stole the show from TVOTR on this night, and from what I hear on the entire tour. TVOTR delivered what was expected of them, but if you are looking for something special, check out Bitte Orca by the DPs.
great show, good music, good times. Amazing set, played all the hits.
First time seeing the band and first time seeing A band at the Malkin Bowl. Missed the opening act, but the setting was beautiful. Access was a little difficult but the sound was solid and the sightlines were good from everywhere (even outside the fence...). Some songs did not translate well live, I expected that, and sometimes the sound was TOO loud to hear the nuances expected when you listen to the albums. I was dissapointed "love dog" was left out (if I recall), but "dancing choose", "wolf like me" and "staring at the sun" were definitely highlights mostly because I was looking forward to hearing what they sounded like live.
So Good, Cant wait to see them again! they always put on a good show
Truly an unforgettable experience! Stanley Park was an amazing venue and to see such a great band there was amazing!
ROCKED IT!!!!! SO good! brought a great energy to EDMONTON!!!!!
Great show. Fantastic transformation of their intricate studio work.
What a great show, the most talent thats been on a saskatchewan stage in a while.................. So happy to see more bands coming to sask lately..........Dino jr., hives, queens, and now franz! I'm pumped!
There is nothing more satisfying than watching one of your favorite bands preform live. just to be living in the moment with them, and connecting thru music. whats even better than live music is when the band goes above and beyond your expectations. whenever arriving to a concert i am always a little hesitante that i'll be disapointed and lose respect for a band. point being is that tv on the radio was amazing, and i enjoyed that fact that they actually made an attempt to connect to the crowd, they played a variety of their songs, some off of dear science and a few of the older ones. they played their more popular songs like "wolf like me" and a few that i have never even heard. the way that the singers voices echoed thru the stadium was incredible, goosbumps for sure. it was also nice that you could still hear the other the instrument such as the triangle and some of their wood insturment that add to the intire experience without them being drowned out by the singers and drums. as well locatiobn, location, location. even though the hall is a small venue it always does the job. its nice that its not seating that way you can actualyl move around to the music and just connect. job well well done in my opion, i was pumped and would definatly go see them again when they come back
I had been away from home for awhile and was returning for another summer in Winnipeg. To help me settle in I started checking the ticket master website to see what gigs were coming to town. I was thrilled when I saw that TV on the Radio was coming. I'd seen them before at an outdoor festival, and was looking forward to seeing them in a more intimate environment. They put on a fabulous show. This is one talented group of guys, and I told everyone that couldn't make it to the show that they really missed out.
TV on the Radio is my favourite band of all time in the history of my music listening. I had to go to it; I tried to go last year but the show was sold out [go figure]. They have great vocal range, and use instruments that many bands don't use. Very talented all around, not to mention lyrics... Tonight, is my favourite song in the entire world. Listening to it makes me feel like I am in love, because I fell in love with in the exact moment that I first heard it. That's pretty special. For sure seeing them again in the future when I can... Thank you TV on the Radio for the experience.
Awesome...was waiting for trent to show up..but he didnt :( awesome anyway!!!
Who doesn't love the Malkin Bowl on a sunny evening? A fantastic venue and a fantastic show. TV on the Radio roused all the hipsters crowded onto the lawn into dancing with a dynamic and energetic set. Adding a new member since their last visit to Vancouver, their sound and their performance was great.
The show was absolutely amazing, and the crowd loved everything TV had to give to them. All the members of the band were energized and enthused, which provided an excelled atmosphere for enjoyment for the entire set. Frontman Tunde connected and involved the audience, and gave nothing short of 100% to every sinlge track. A great experience for anyone looking to step outside of the typical stereo box and be enlightened and refreshed.
Like their name suggests, TV on the Radio is an alogical combination of mediums. Remaining outside of categories, genres, and any one-word answer to the question: What do they sound like?, TVOTR reinvents typical music distinctions, popping their bodies amidst rock, pop, soul, techno, and reggae. Grounding their sometimes obscure experimentations with a throbbing sense of compassion, the five-man eclectic offer us narratives and sequences that wail their ways towards climaxes, softening and swelling our hearts. As with most TVOTR shows, concert goers find themselves closing their eyes and toasting their tallboys to strangers, feeling lost and completely found in the solace of raw, animate noise. Historically rocking the houses of intimate Ontario venues like The Phoenix and The Opera House, June 2nd saw these New Yorkers at Toronto’s Sound Academy. Following a touchingly dissonant opening from fellow Brooklyn band Dirty Projectors, TVOTR opened up to a large, and tightly territorial crowd. You could tell it was a Tuesday. Pulsating with the same energies that can never contain themselves to one pattern, TVOTR urged their audience to join them, in their stories, in the sounds that ached for companionship. Perhaps because it was Tuesday, or perhaps because Sound Academy is still earning a loyalty from legitimate concert goers, TVOTR somewhat struggled to enlist its tentative crowd. At one point, vocalist Tunde Adebimpe asked If they were really in Toronto, indicating that their recent crowd in Winnipeg seemed much more into it. For their genuine fans, this signaled a time for the crowd to uncontrol itself. As Halfway Home marked the first quarter of their set list, a small, loyal fangroup disturbed a way towards the back of the Academy, becoming almost a satellite to their heroes on stage. Perhaps sensing the support, TVOTR played on into Wolf Life Me, Crying, and DLZ. Legitimate artists they are, they didn’t seem to mind if some of Tuesday wouldn’t join them. Instead, they filled the room with hits from their new album Dear Science, interluding with earlier successes like Staring at the Sun and Dreams. As the Academy show affirms, we’ll never be exactly sure of what TVOTR confuses and clarifies for us. But as these artists bleed styles and narratives together – urging us towards sounds that make us move, shout out, and sway – why would we ever want to fully understand something so likeably otherwise? 4.5 sweaty, shooting-stars for our boys. Audience, no soup for you.
Love, Love, Love TV on the Radio! Saw them last time they came through Calgary (2008) but they played upstairs at Mac Hall. Way better show upstairs than down!! Would totally go see them again either way!!!
The boys of Radioed Television gave a fantabulous performance. They wowed the crowd with their hyped hits and gave fans exactly what they were looking for...a wacked out spinny fun-fun dance party! Lovely.
The sound for TV on the radio was horrible! My ears actually hurt the next day. Openers Dirty Projectors were amazing!
Music was rad. Stage presence was in line with the atmosphere of the show. Kyp Malone's beard was potent.
Great show, great band. They entertain the crowd, they sound great live, and their music is just so easy to sway to and really just soak up.
