Palace, modern indie pioneers, took over Franklin Music Hall for a night of jams to kick off leg 2 of their USA & Canada tour. Currently supporting their new album, which they just released on September 18th on Palace Presents (Independent): “Ox”. A 10-song record that sonically reflects their roots as a band. Sonically, this show was spectacular; everyone was sharp. Aesthetic is one aspect of a show that people rarely overlook in this age; during the beginning portion of the set, there were many blues, yellows, and oranges- all primary colors of their new album, in which they played album tracks “Ox” followed by “Kid” at the start.
The crowd was immersed in Palace but often at Matt Hodges (vocalist) himself. It’s hard for bands in this space to feel intimate. Although they aren’t the flashiest band or ones that run all over the stage, you often find yourself feeling connected to music in ways other bands can't create. I don't know if it was all smiles just for the music or because it was election night, but all the fans had their eyes closed, swaying in smiles like a new age is coming. As a fan of their new record, this show was a no-brainer to cover. Make sure to pop out to a show in a city near you; the tour ends November 20th!
