Cut Copy Gets Chicago Dancing!

Aussie based synth-pop rockers Cut Copy lit up The Vic Theater last night (3/18/09) with a fluorescent light show and dance inspired tunes. Although the show was SOLD OUT, my brother and I, with a little patience and some street smarts, finagled our way in to see what all the fuss was about.


Drum and keyboard duo, Matt & Kim, opened the show as if they were playing for their hometown Brooklyn fans, commenting on how pumped they were to be back in the Windy City. Their action packed performance proved this true. While Matt violated his keyboard, Kim backed him up on the drums with a powerful fury that would put Animal and Meg White to shame. They proceeded to play tracks off their new release Grand including their hit single "Daylight", as well as the crowd favorite "Yea Yeah" . A few songs before ending their set Kim declared atop of her drum kit like the sassy little gal she is "Tonight is all about getting fucked up and sweaty!" That paired with Matt's crowd WALKING definitely solidified their rock 'n' roll roots.

Cut Copy went a different route that took everyone on a sonic dance adventure. What i like about their music is they are able to maintain that pop sensibility with catchy hooks that appeal to song-based listeners, but what sets them apart is their ability to meld unstoppable up-beat electro rhythms often times jamming right into the next song. Fans of LCD Soundsystem, Daft Punk, and Depeche Mode can all find common ground listening to this band.

Ripping into some of their new material, the crowd responded positively to "Feel The Love" and "Hearts On Fire" both of which are getting mad hits on their myspace page. On tour in support of their third release In Ghost Colours, Cut Copy's fan base is rapidly growing continuing their tour with a slew of east-coast dates that have already sold out. One can only hope that they keep the electric boogaloo rolling into the summer festival season that is rapidly approaching.

So if you get a chance to experience Cut Copy in the flesh i suggest you go for it. Paired with Matt & Kim, you'll get an all around rock 'n' roll dance extravaganza that will leave you desiring entry to the after-party!