Finally got to see the much hyped Austin duo, Ghostland Observatory the other night at Cafe du Nord, and they did more than live up to all the positive press. This band absolutely killed it: a full set and two encores of thrashing lo-fi electro-pop and rock that had the cramped crowd going bonkers. Comprised of Aaron Behrens(vocals, guitar) and Thomas Turner (beats, synth, drums, vocoder), their sound drew from contemporary groups like The Rapture and Daft Punk equally as much as it did from the 70's rock aesthetic of The Rolling Stones and Aerosmith. Watching frontman Behrens is a show within itself - Mick Jagger dancing back up for early 90's Janet Jackson. I seriously have not seen such an infectiously charismatic performer in a while, not too mention that he rocks pigtails and aviators, while Mr. Turner dons a vampire cape taboot. Go see this band. Now.
Ghostland Observatory - Move With Your Lover
Ghostland Observatory - Sad Sad City
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