Slow Pulp’s magical visit to Pilsen’s Thalia Hall was a truly memorable night. The Chicago-based, six-piece band put on a lengthy set that fans of all magnitudes enjoyed immensely. A packed-out crowd welcomed the ensemble home to Thalia – a top-tier venue that sets the mood for a good night before the music starts.
Frontrunner Emily Massey impressed with a whirlwind of emotions throughout the group’s eclectic set. Emotional cuts that steadily rolled on encapsulated the theater and every concertgoer as the group transported the crowd to a garage band show in the 90s. Fundamentally, this is such a dope band. Their live show was unbelievably tight and although it felt like an especially important performance in the city they’ve been based in, none of the artists seemed to break a sweat; it clearly wasn’t their first time commanding a crowd.
Alvvays’ performance at Pitchfork this last year won me over and these two bands have an awesome comparable vibe that is simply addicting. Slow Pulp ran through a lengthy set list that tapped into some of their older hits such as “High”, “At Home”, and “New Media”, as well as cuts off of their latest full-length, Yard.
The dudes produced dope melodies and rhythm behind Emily as she sings with a powerful softness. I enjoyed every second of this show and would highly recommend catching them live if you have the opportunity to do so.
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Photo Credit: Jack Dombro / Pursuit of Dopeness
