A night of retro synthwave resounded through KEMBA Live! in Columbus, Ohio as part of The Midnight’s Time Machines’ tour stop on Monday, Oct, 12.
Alongside founding member Tyler Lyle (vocalist, guitarist, synths), a full backing band brought the music to life, making it an authentic pop rock show.
The live wall of sound—which includes band co-founder Tim McEwan’s brother: bassist, synth operator Oliver McEwan—consumed the crowd and unraveled bodies; thus, dancing commenced.
Not only supporting the band’s latest album Syndicate, released last year, they were also celebrating the 10 year anniversary of their studio debut: Endless Summer.
Lead vocalist Lyle connected with the crowd by introducing 2016’s “The Comeback Kid” with a personal story, and before performing “Los Angeles,” he described that current moment of live music with a quote by poet Frank Stanford: “all of this is magic against death.”
Smiling fans graciously and loudly sung “Lost Boy” lyrics, “because in the dark, there are no strangers, there are no strangers at all,” as Lyle pointed his mic toward the crowd.
Supporting artist Jessie Frye joined The Midnight for a crowd pleasing version of “Jason” halfway through, as part of The Midnight’s nearly 20 song set that often vibed like an 80’s movie soundtrack.
Throughout the show, Justin Klunk stepped away from his keyboards for dominant saxophone solos, and standout guitar solos by Rhett Shull invigorated the packed crowd.
Jessie Frye opened with a half hour set of dark chill electronic pop, joined by a bassist and guitarist who added live layers.
All eyes were on Frye during crowd favorite “Honey” as she brought energetic dance moves with a Halsey vocal vibe, and there was even a touch of deep breathing Shirley Manson during the chorus of set closer “Faded Memory.”
The tour travels to Mexico later this month.
Tour Dates
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THE MIDNIGHT
JESSIE FRYE
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