Last night was like my favorite combination of things! 1) being in San Francisco where it was very cold, 2) going to Popscene and not having to stand in the ridiculously long line because....well...I don't stand in lines, 3) hanging out with my BFF & soul sister Christine, and 4) seeing a British indie pop band for the first time. Animal Kingdom had their San Francisco debut at the ever so popular and coveted Popscene night at the Rickshaw Stop - where you can get a redbull & vodka in a pint glass and hit the dance floor to LIVE 105 DJ's Aaron Axelsen & Miles the DJ! Good times!
I was unable to go to Animal Kingdom's LA show last week so I was very pleased to catch them in SF, and what a great show! I knew I would be hearing something good - but they totally outdid themselves - I was very impressed. It seemed everyone there had also seen them at the Outside Lands Festival just a few weeks ago - that is all I kept hearing, "Yea I saw them at Outside Lands and they are now my favorite band!" This is a good sign. When I listen to the record I don't get the same feeling as I do when seeing them live. The live show steps it up a notch, and the synthy indie dance pop overflows into the room. Don't get me wrong, I love the album as well!
I of course loved hearing the most popular song "Strange Attractor" - the dance floor did too! Best part of San Francisco shows are the crowds - they have so much more fun than the old drabs in Los Angeles! I also loved "Get Away With It" - I was in my own little corner of the dance floor having a blast getting lost in this song! Had a lovely chat with the lads after, waiting until the madness of fans and drunk girls fawning over them subsided - their spirits were high and they are having a blast on their first US tour. The record is called The Looking Away is out now via Boombox / Mom & Pop....go on and get one!
