Riley Nagler described Starfucker’s self-titled debut as “surprisingly enjoyable fluff,” which is an apt description. These Portland, OR boys play that melodic synth-driven electro-pop that’s all the rage these days. And, as they proved at the Radio Room during the My Old Kentucky Blog showcase, they play it very well.
With the members sporting sweet headbands and the stage packed with electronic equipment, Starfucker’s set contrasted starkly with the preceding set by The Phenomenal Handclap Band. The Radio Room, which had cleared out after TPHCB, filled to near capacity as soon as Starfucker’s set hit its stride. Lead vocalist Josh Hodges is a good looking guy, and a charismatic frontman, making him the perfect leader for this gang of likeable hipsters.
Although buried behind a mountain of equipment, Hodges was impressively active---marching, dancing/flailing and playing catch with his AutoTune. As a whole, the band looked like they were thrilled with playing at SXSW. When I saw the Starfucker guys later that night, still in matching headbands, running around the streets of Austin, they looked equally and justifiably thrilled with being all the rage.
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thanks so much nadine! probably the best compliment a photog can get!
and thanks for reminding me to embed the video in the post too!
by Steve Benoit on Sun May 20, 2012 at 09.33 am from the entry: Father John Misty + Har Mar Superstar - Brighton Music Hall (Boston, MA; May 16, 2012)
I can’t get over how these photos captured my up close memory of the night.
by nadine on Sat May 19, 2012 at 11.08 pm from the entry: Father John Misty + Har Mar Superstar - Brighton Music Hall (Boston, MA; May 16, 2012)
Or should it be whoever? F my grammar.
by nadine on Sat May 19, 2012 at 10.30 pm from the entry: Father John Misty + Har Mar Superstar - Brighton Music Hall (Boston, MA; May 16, 2012)
Whomever took these photos certainly captured the night!
by nadine on Sat May 19, 2012 at 10.26 pm from the entry: Father John Misty + Har Mar Superstar - Brighton Music Hall (Boston, MA; May 16, 2012)
“Mindkilla” is awesome. I’ve got this music video last week and really impressed through watching every performance particularly “Glass Jar”. Thanks dude. :)
dance contest
by Mark Waugh on Thu May 17, 2012 at 05.54 am from the entry: Gang Gang Dance's Illuminating "Mindkilla"
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
that is not josh hodges, its ryan biornstad who does the dancing and flailing…
He flails beautifully!
yea he does. wish i was a star :>