Photos by Stacie Joy
After a galloping set by Shred Flintstone, the rain arrived... and we all left thinking we wouldn't get to see the last two bands — Miranda and the Beat and Gustaf.
However, we received a message saying the two groups would each be playing sets for free at Berlin, the space under 2A at Avenue A and Second Street.
We arrived in time to see the art-punk swagger of the Brooklyn-based Gustaf, a two-album quintet gaining momentum thanks to some unbridled live sets, both as headliners and supporting UK acts such as IDLES, Sleaford Mods, and Yard Act.
The last time we encountered Gustaf, they energized the vast outdoor stage with their performance at the Kilby Block Party in May, transforming a potentially dull early afternoon slot into a festival highlight.
Fast-forward to Sunday evening, and they seized every inch of Berlin's intimate venue with unrestrained energy, led by charismatic lead singer Lydia Gammill... (watch a live clip here)...
1 comment:
Good stage presence and I like the music. Vocal not exactly my thing, but it's complex and interesting, nonetheless. I'd go out and hear 'em live, so that's as thumbs up as it gets. Nice to see decent original music on the grieve. Thanks!
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