Glass Animals is a four-piece indie band out of Oxford, England that bridges the gap among experimental rock, R&B, and electronic music. Their songs rely on rich, breathy vocals, heavy bass, flirtatious electronics, and layers of tropical-sounding percussion–and the result is both sensual and soulful.
The band makes its way to DC’s U Street Music Hall next Tuesday night to promote their debut album, ZABA. If you’re a music fan who checks in here at TVD with any frequency, you won’t want to miss this show.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IIA1XQnAv5s
According to Glass Animals’ publicists, their first headlining U.S. tour is almost completely sold out. And despite releasing their first full-length album less than two months ago, this doesn’t surprise me at all.
The group — which has drawn comparisons to Alt-J, Wild Beasts, and Radiohead — is the first to join the Wolf Tone record label. The newly-formed label is the project of super-producer Paul Epworth, whose credits include Adele, Florence & The Machine, Crystal Castles, and others. With a provocative sound and acclaimed production value, Glass Animals is poised for commercial success. And it’s definitely on my list of bands to watch this year.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zTi5KEwHTxg
Glass Animals is about to blow up, and this will be a show you’ll remember. Catch them while you can in an intimate setting, because you probably won’t be so lucky on their next tour through D.C. (or wherever else). Also — expect a sexy evening, so dress accordingly.
Tickets for Tuesday’s show are available here for $12 (or $15 at the door). Doors are at 7 p.m., with two openers.
