Multi-talented musician Robert DeLong bring Australian bands, Normal Behaviour and Atlas Genius in support of his “PLAYLIST of DOOM” tour.
All the way from down under, Australian band Normal Behaviour initiates the night with their indie feel good vibe. Their catchy choruses and playful animation intrigue the audience to tune in. Their hints of alternative rock mixed with indie detach them from any typical indie band. They add a bit of flare. The robust vocals take over and stun the crowd while they are truly up there having fun. Near the end of their set, they covered the iconic song “The Chain” by the one and only Fleetwood Mac and did not disappoint.
Coming out of almost ten years of silence, Atlas Genius, also from Australia, made a huge comeback and left a lasting impression on Dallas. The Alternative rock group is welcomed with lots of dancing and clapping to the beat. The group was ecstatic to introduce their newest album that was released in September breaking the silence since 2015. Although their music is easy to dance to, they covered “You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)” by Dead Or Alive making the crowd go absolutely wild.
From the pit to the balcony, people were dancing in aisles, bumping into strangers, and completely letting themselves loose. Their set was just about as long as Robert DeLong’s performance making it an astounding show leaving room for new and old songs. Ending their set with their most popular song “Trojans” felt like a blast from the past from their 2013 album “When It Was Now”. People can be seen on the balcony dancing like nobody’s watching. The reminiscent guitar and subtle harmonies make it almost impossible not to at least tap your feet along to the beat.
Looking dapper in his black and white tux, multi talented musician Robert DeLong hides behind a black curtain as the stage lights turn off. Opening his set with “God 1.9”, a song off his newest album “PLAYLIST of DOOM”. Unlike anything I have seen before, DeLong is controlling the sounds with a Wii controller, a joystick and other video game controllers. From the center stage with his MIDI interface and video game controllers, to the drum set, guitar, and mini standing drums, DeLong is jumping from instrument to instrument mid set. The big screen behind him shows angles from all over the stage as well as fun visuals playing along with his songs. At one point of the night the theater was flooded with darkness until a fan of lasers shot up from the ground.
DeLong then grabs paddles and begins playing the lasers. Each hit to a laser created a different sound like a three dimensional piano in a way. He doesn’t have a problem with being up close and personal with his fans flinging sweat all over the audience as he gets face to face with the crowd. DeLong enjoys making exaggerated facial expressions while playing and engaging with the crowd. His fan base consists of mostly older adults and a few kids but his lyrics echoed through the theater. Truly Robert DeLong falls into his own category of music due to his complexity and niche techniques but possibly if you like Sir Sly or Joywave, Robert DeLong may eventually fall into your playlist.
I am a Dallas-based photographer. I am social media manager and photographer for indie-rock band Laredo Two as well as writer and photographer for Prosper's online newspaper, Eagle Nation Online. I have always had a passion for anything music from playing shows myself (I play bass and guitar) to music photography. When I am not taking pictures or at a concert, I run a small jewelry business and work at a local guitar shop!
