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LANY

@ The Gov, Adelaide

20/07/19

(Live Review)

Reviewer: Madison Woods

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The Gov was packed to the brim on a Saturday night as the LA-based trio LANY made their Adelaide debut. A crowd of only 800 people were treated to an intimate and involved performance from a band who have become accustomed to selling out arenas over the past year. The band brought the Moon tour down to Australia following the release of their 2018 sophomore LP Malibu Nights, a dedication to heartbreak and the loss of love in the modern world.

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The night began with the spirited performance from Adelaide’s own Los Leo, before the LED screen behind the stage lit up with a two minute countdown signalling LANY’s onstage entrance. The band’s appearance on stage was met with an eruption from the crowd and an energy that carried over through the band’s beginning songs.

The talent of drummer Jake Goss became apparent during the opening song Thick and Thin as his dynamic drumming style complimented singer Paul Klein’s powerful vocals. Goss’ thickness of sound and ability to tap into the band’s groove allowed for a comfortable atmosphere for the audience to engage in and dance.

Klein accompanied Goss by captivating the audience through his interactions, commanding the crowd’s attention. Klein made appearances in the audience by standing on the barrier in Good Girls, grabbing roses brought to the band by fans, a notable theme at LANY concerts. Klein jumped back into the crowd in Made In Hollywood, holding onto fans’ hands and singing to various members, leaving the audience feeling personally connected to the singer.

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The band had notable visuals implemented throughout the show as seen in the performance of the Malibu Nights song, Taking Me Back. The graphics on the LED screen were reminiscent of those seen in karaoke bars, with Klein playing up on that comparison by encouraging the audience to sing along to the words shown on the screen. The band showed disparity between their setlist, switching smoothly from slow and heart-rending songs such as 13 and Hericane, to uplifting dance anthems such as Pink Skies and Super Far.

The bouncy and infectious Super Far was contrasted greatly with the mellow and heart wrenching follow up song Malibu Nights. The lighting dimmed down as lead singer Klein sat at the piano to sing out the spiritual and emotional song that left tears upon the vast majority of members in the audience. The song holds a harrowing pain that Klein accompanied by singing his heart out to the crowd. The band walked off stage to a sea of cheers as encore chants resonated in the small venue. A request met by the band’s return to stage performing leading single from Malibu Nights, Thru These Tears. Chants reverberated around the room after every song ended, leaving Klein to say “Okay Adelaide, I guess we’ll come back.”

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The words of Jake’s mum in LANY’s song Parents played as Les Priest’s synth hits kicked in. The crowd erupted with generous screams as the band played out their first and largest single to date, ILYSB. Priest notably had the crowd dancing through his energetic and recognisable synth solos as the audience screamed the words right back to the band.

Despite never playing an Adelaide show, LANY played The Gov as if it was their home town. The band perform with true and raw emotion and it’s evident to see the love they have for the music they create and for the fans they have there supporting them. The bands’ interactions and involvement with the crowd created a home-like atmosphere where the listeners felt more like a family than an audience. 

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Check out Brittany Long’s gallery of the show here

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