Wavves, FIDLAR, and Cheatahs got together Friday night to play a solid bill at Shea Stadium. All three bands praised the venue as one of the best in the city, and it’s hard to argue with them. It’s as intimate of a spot as they come, they have cheap beer, and it seems like it’s filled out by real music fans.
Cheatahs kicked things of with a set filled of heavy guitars soaked in reverb. The London band possess an ample skillset that gives them a kinetic boost while on set. They were an energetic bunch that could pull you in with a catchy melody, and then throw you in a shoe-gazy daze right when you least expect it. Definitely ones to keep an eye out for.
FIDLAR came out and immediately chaos started brewing in the young crowd. The band had a fuck you lets rock and roll approach and it was a glorious thing to see. They had nothing on their mind but drinking some beer and rocking out. They started their set with “Cheap Beer” which was just asking for it. They are a great deal of fun live and really bring the energy with a kick in the ass.
Wavves played a non-nonsense set for about 45 minutes that brought all the sugary rush of his pop-punk right in your face. As a 4-piece Wavves have succesfully found a perfect band for his sound. Playing all the goods from Afraid Of Heights as well as 2010’s King Of The Beach, there wasn’t a dull moment in the set, keeping the heads nodding and the young kids moshing. His live show is a rapid fire extension of his recorded material, so if you enjoy Wavves, you’ll have a good time at his show.
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