[RH Photos] The Glitch Mob at Aragon Ballroom (10/17/2014)
Photos by Alex Lapenia. Recap by Erica Steinhouse. This post originally appeared on our affiliate site, Chicago Music.
The whole floor was filled with fans as The Glitch Mob and opening acts The M Machine, and Chrome Sparks came and rocked Aragon Ballroom last Friday. The crowd stood still waiting for The Glitch Mob to come on as the red lights back lit the "The Blade" setup. The three members took the stage in silhouette as the crowd froze and began to scream in unity. Smiles ran across the faces of many as Glitch Mob opened with "Drive It like You Stole It." All three members, Boreta, Ooah, and edIT, had their own individual setups where they played the live DJ set and percussion sounds. The mob all headbanged in rhythm while the silhouette of their drum sticks followed. Many of the Glitch Mob fans in the crowd, or "Glitchers" as many call themselves in Chicago, headbanged along with their hands raised high with nothing but pure excitement. The amount of space in the crowd giving many people the chance to move and enjoy their space gave the show a loving and caring atmosphere. The Blade setup consisted of a saw-like display behind Boreta, Ooah, and edIT, a beat pad for each of them, and their electronic drum sticks. This unique setup gave the set more of a twist instead of the three standing behind a DJ table. The Blade gave a very futuristic and modern feel to the group's set and was perfect for their new album and tour, Love Death Immortality.
[Interview] The Glitch Mob
Photos by Virgil Solis
The Glitch Mob is coming back to Chicago this Friday to the Aragon Ballroom in support of their latest album, Love Death Immortality. (Note: Our contest for a pair of tickets to the show is still open!) Jesse Pizano and Erica Steinhouse of our collaborators at Three Card Photography had the chance to pick The Glitch Mob's mind ahead of this Friday's show.
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For those that have never heard of The Glitch Mob, tell us something about yourself and describe your music?
We like to think of it as Adventure Dance Music.
Do you think your name implies a certain sound?
Our sound definitely has some attitude. There’s a feeling of triumph that is present in everything we do, and it’s not intentional. It just happens that way.
How has your music changed since you started out?
It changes every time we do something new. We’re the type of artists to change course and reinvent ourselves every time, to keep pushing and challenging. We don’t even really know what to expect from ourselves next - the music has a mind of its own.
Let's talk about the new album, Love Death Immortality; what's the message behind the title?
The message is contained in the music, truly. Listening to the album is the only way to answer that question. It’s epic. It’s life.
The album sounds different from Drink The Sea. What attributed to the change?
The goal was to take the cinematic feeling of Drink The Sea and port it to the live stage, with full energy. LDI is meant to be a full body live experience, whereas Drink The Sea was more of an introverted album.
What is your favorite song on the new album and why?
Each song tells its’ own story, so depending on how I’m feeling I’ll listen to different songs.
Do you guys have any rituals before going on stage?
We have a little meditation ritual we do before every show to clear our minds. It’s crucial for us to leave everything behind and put on the best show possible.
Besides the touring what's next for you guys?
After this last tour wraps up we will spend some time recovering and inevitably head back into the studio to see where the story takes us next…
Last question is there anything you guys want to say to the "mob"?
So much gratitude. As an independent act, nothing we do would be possible without The Mob.
[Contest] The Glitch Mob at Aragon Ballroom (10/17)
The Glitch Mob will be returning to Chicago next Friday at the Aragon Ballroom, and we're teaming up with our friends at Chicago Music to give away a pair of tickets to the show. All you have to do is follow us on Facebook and comment on this post to enter. One winner will be chosen at random by 11:59pm CST next Wednesday. Also appearing on the bill will be The M Machine and Chrome Sparks. Details on the show are below.
To get you hyped for The Glitch Mob's set, check out this awesome video recap from their performance at this year's Festival d'été de Québec below, as well!
Aragon Ballroom
1106 W Lawrence
Chicago IL 60640
8:00 pm Doors
18+ w/ valid ID
(no camelbacks and backpacks allowed)
312-833-9331 - info line
Buy tickets here.
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