Explode Into Colors - Club Deville (SXSW 2009; March 18)

text: Joshua Bean / photos: Joshua Bean

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Explode Into Colors was making some noise when I entered the tent outside Club Deville. The band is a perky, but ultimately grating all-female trio from Portland, Oregon. Described at “hypnotic freak funk,” the musical value was lost on me. The set was drum-heavy, with throbbing electronic beats. During this, lead vocalist Klaudia Meza bounced around the stage, belting out incomprehensible lyrics.

The majority of the crowd, for their part, were very into the performance. But it just didn’t do it for me.

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song battle!!!

Two songs go in, one comes out. Pick a side.

Twin Shadow - Five Seconds
vs.
Grimes - Be A Body

Also, I have yet to pay this venue a visit, is it good spot? good people, good vibe, good atmosphere?
... man, i hope i win some tickets…

by Jaz Bonnin-Aldatz on Thu May 17, 2012 at 12.27 am from the entry: It's all good, see Fishbone for free at Fête

Looking forward to the show. Would love to win some tix for my pals.

by MC Breath on Wed May 16, 2012 at 07.40 pm from the entry: It's all good, see Fishbone for free at Fête

I’m dying to see him no better place than FETE!!

by Telly on Tue May 15, 2012 at 02.57 pm from the entry: we'll see you (and Talib Kweli) at Fête!

Sound does matter. Viva Le Fete!

by Auquanetta on Tue May 15, 2012 at 01.13 pm from the entry: we'll see you (and Talib Kweli) at Fête!

YES! i MUST go to this show! i was just strollin down the street the other day and saw the poster! SO stoked they’ll be in town.

by Jaz on Mon May 14, 2012 at 05.30 pm from the entry: It's all good, see Fishbone for free at Fête

Fete Forever!!

by Tabitha on Mon May 14, 2012 at 05.08 pm from the entry: we'll see you (and Talib Kweli) at Fête!

Congratulations and thank you to Fete for bringing talent to Providence! We needed this venue and vibe. Bless.
oh and I’d love to win tickets; its my boyfriends bday:D

by Ellen on Mon May 14, 2012 at 07.23 am from the entry: we'll see you (and Talib Kweli) at Fête!

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