Death From Above 1979 Live at the Coachella Stage

Dance rock duo Death From Above split up right at the moment where people were starting to take notice. Announcing their reunion rather suddenly earlier this year. They then played a semi-surprise show at a small venue at this year’s SXSW in Austin. The demand to see them was so out of control a mini riot broke out. Their drummer quipped during their set here, “There’s been a little controversy about it.” Thankfully, at Coachella the response nowhere near that level. There was a crowd at the main stage to see them, but all was peaceful as the band banged out dance rock like it was 2006. The distorted bass is a nice touch, and gives them just enough of a garage rock tinge to keep things less polished. It was a great reunion for Coachella, but don’t expect to see any sea change in music styles as a result of their return.