Dan Snaith, who goes under the stage name Caribou, has a knack for capturing mental essences into sound and exploring those abstractions through electronic beats, soft vocal ballads, and experimental chops. Caribou takes electronic and injects it with fresh originality, his songs take unexpected twists and turns, that end up rewarding for anyone looking for something different. Caribou’s sound seems to intertwine the enjoyment of a live performance, with the meticulous craft of a highly attentive production. Dan Snaith mixes and writes his all on his own, but live he performs with a band, to keep the sound of his music organic in person.

Dan Snaith is a musician that has performed under many names. Originally, he went by the name of Manitoba, producing his albums Start Breaking My Heart in 2001, and Up in Flames in 2003. With his next release, The Milk of Human Kindness in 2005, he decided to go under Caribou. Under the name Caribou, he has produced 5 studio albums. Caribou’s album’s Swim and Our Love are particularly DJ and dance-inspired. Snaith has also released 3 studio albums under the name Daphni. Snaith’s newest album under the name Caribou, Suddenly, takes instrumental inspiration from many places and is enhanced by Snaith’s lofty vocals. 

Seeing Caribou in person is seeing a whole nother level of his sound. Be sure to hear his music organically unfold live! 

Caribou

Thursday, October 22, 2020

Doors: 6:30 PM

Show: 7:30 PM

18+

General Admission $30

The Riviera Theatre

4746 N Racine Ave

Chicago, IL 60640

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