My friends who’ve been nudging me to develop a greater appreciation for house music might be surprised to know how much I enjoyed Royksopp’s opening set. The abrupt ending to their act made me realize I should re-think my attitude towards the genre. Apparently electronic artists deserve a second chance in my music library after all.
Once I realized Royksopp was performing Remind Me, I warmed up to the idea of listening to more electronic music before hearing Robyn’s hits. The song took me back to first year university because I discovered it in MIT’s introductory technology class and played it on repeat in iTunes ever since.
Last night was my first time at Echo Beach and I have mixed feelings. If a wedding with a few hundred guests has two screens to provide a closer look at the ceremony, then why can’t a concert venue with a few thousand fans follow suit? Robyn and Royksopp were both sensational, but it was hard to see them clearly from the back of the mosh pit.
Fashion wise, the crowd looked like they were at an electronic rodeo. Girls were clinging to one of their last prime opportunities to dance outside in sundresses, while exuberant young bearded men wore muscle tanks. Many of Robyn’s female fans seemed inspired by her mullet to cut their hair short too.
Robyn conveyed her tough and sassy personality through bright and metallic athletic wear, which made her look like a boxer with a microphone. Unlike other pop stars, Robyn doesn’t need to prove she’s a talented singer hiding behind extravagant costumes.
She’s not just a pretty face and she’s not just the voice behind a song that Hannah dances to on Girls. She’s a major contender in the music industry and someone you’d be lucky to see on stage!
Robyn and Royksopp’s show focused on music, not gimmicks and it was spectacular. Ending the second encore with confetti was kind of cliche for such an edgy concert, but that didn’t stop me from taking a piece of it home.
Click here to see the setlist for Robyn and Royksopp’s Toronto stop on the Do It Again tour.