Apparently I'm addicted, because instead of finally getting some sleep, I just keep going to shows. As I just mentioned, I can't resist Les Sav Fav, so I decided to see them again at NYU. I was curious to catch the whole bill, as I meant to see the Big Sleep during CMJ but kept missing them, and I've heard nothing but good things about Matt and Kim for some time now.

Matt and Kim totally exceeded my expectations. I'd heard their first EP the night before, and it wasn't quite what I'd expected, though it did seem charming. When Matt and Kim came out on stage, it all made sense within the space of one song. How can you not love these two? They're so happy and fun and cute and they made everybody in the place flip their shit! The whole crowd was dancing, people were even crowd surfing, and there was plenty of sing along action. I don't think Matt or Kim ever stopped smiling or laughing, and they put me in a great mood. I look forward to getting their record and to seeing them again. Here's their myspace


The Big Sleep didn't do it for me, maybe I'll like their record better.

Les Savy Fav sounded big in that big room, and though the guitar was initially too quiet, they got it fixed by midway through the set. Maybe a third of the crowd was going apeshit, the way I'm used to seeing most of the crowd at LSF shows. I left satisfied, though I preferred the previous show at the MoMa, mostly due to that crowd's better energy. And the open bar.

Labels: Concert Reviews, Les Savy Fav