Another record breaker was in store for the Red Bull Sound Select series this past Thursday, and this time it was at the much more ‘space’ accommodating Echoplex. Rumor had it, kids were lined up along Glendale Blvd. before 10AM to get in. The at capacity crowd didn’t much care that it was pouring rain when we left the venue after FIDLAR’s set. Actually, most people welcomed it. What occurred inside the venue was sticky hot madness, and could potentially have been illegal at times.

First up was Cherry Glazerr. The local three piece “dreamy garage rock” outfit put on a clinic of new wave of Silver-Lake garage rock. The Burger Records backed band, with recent release ‘Haxel Princess’ are on the rise. With lows and highs of the set, the crowd seemed to find a reason to get amped, and rushed moments came as energy spewed from the speakers to the dance floor.

Next was the London 4 piece Cheatahs. Although a majority of the club was packed, near stage there maintained some breathing room. People were really digging the Witchita Records band, but weren’t as enthusiastic for their new self-titled record, just released. Solid set, but the majority of people were there for what was to come next..

What can I say about FIDLAR? Either you have seen them or you haven’t but no doubt have heard about their live set. They shredded through their 2013 debut self-titled off Indie faves Mom + Pop Records. What sets FIDLAR apart from a lot of acts is just how amazingly tight and controlled their set is, while administering chaos. They did play a couple of new songs, one being called “Bad Medicine”. All of the new stuff is in line with their last album, but with a bit more refined sound. The pit was massive, the crowd was rowdy and the air was stagnant with sweat and angst, all of which created for a great rainy Thursday night of live music.

Review by Brian Litwin
Photos by Erik Voake/Red Bull Content Pool

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