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• Hot Chip

  What is there to say about Hot Chip that hasn't already been said and isn't already widely known?

  They've been at it for longer than most of us are aware and ever since we've started paying attention they've been blowing us away - whether it's recorded or in person.

  Hungry Child was definitely needed and warmly welcomed. I mean, if you're going to throw it in between Flutes and Boy From School...you obviously think it's gonna fit.

  Recorded you get the soft subtleties that Hot Chip can bring with as much aplomb as their hard-hitting, dance-oriented chart busters.

  Hot Chip are an undeniable force, festival stalwarts in the UK, they can manipulate their sound to fill the largest venues.

  And that's where Elsewhere comes into play.

  Elsewhere is that beautiful combination of big enough to draw huge acts, but small enough to make it intimate.

  This catered to the fist song of the encore "Look At Where We Are" - a tender and considerably slower offering from the bands 2021 magnum opus In Our Heads.

  Hot Chip have been on/off my favourite band for at least 8 years, while Elsewhere has been my fave for a solid 2 years (since it opened).

  Last night, both solidified their positions with grace, poise, style, and some fucking banging tunes.

  To Hot Chip and Elsewhere - I thank you.

  (Oh they also covered "Sabotage" which is pretty cool!)

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  by Whitbyrdsoldier

• They can do it on the weekend in Manchester but could they do it on a cold rainy Tuesday night in Nottingham? Yeah, pretty much.

  Playing a near capacity Rock City they played a tight 90 minute set that was equal parts atmospheric and groovy. The show was a good mix of songs from their recent album 'Why make sense?' ('Huarache Lights' being a strong set opener) as well as hits from across their other 5 albums ('Ready for the floor' and 'Over and over' being their biggest and well received songs).

  They also had time for one or two of their lesser known songs ('Hold on' for example) which was nice. I would have preferred if they had played more from 'The Warning' (as I've been led to believe they do normally) since this was my first time seeing them (various alcohol related incidents have prevented me previously) but there's always next time I suppose.

  Finally, the set ended with their cover of Bruce Springsteen's 'Dancing in the Dark' (with a snippet of LCD Soundsystem's 'All my Friends' thrown in for good measure) and I can safely say it was pretty fantastic endpoint. Springsteen and synths is a winning combo. My main complaint for it was that I had work the next day so I could only get sorta-drunk rather than the full arms in the air drunk I would have preferred for a gig as great as this.

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  by jamie-macbeth

• The dance-oriented set from Hot Chip perfectly captured everything that made Hot Chip so great. Their funky, indie electronic sound is fresh, groovy, catchy, and trippy all at once.

  Drawing influence from contemporary acts like MGMT, Animal Collective, and Daft Punk, Hot Chip have perfectly melded their artistic vision with dancey, electronic goodness, and it all translates extremely well in a live format.

  Impossibly good, the ear candy melody of "Boy From School" creates an 80s new wave, intense atmosphere. I felt like I was in an action scene from an old science fiction film, but the drum beat under the twisted arpeggios keeps me tied to reality, dancing frantically.

  Hot Chip has mastered jamming with electronic instruments and classic gear. Their songs are flowy, urban sounding, groovy and creative. As the vocals some in on "Boy From School", the emotional vibe that the vocals were giving off brought a real nice touch of humanity to the electronic jam.

  We were all dancing along and singing to the repetitive lyrics, and I don't remember having so much fun, in a long time. The people around me were enjoyable to be around, and the music just continued to gain energy. Hot Chip is really on a different level.

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  By Anonymous

• Indie darlings Hot Chip recently played a storming set at the BBC6 Music Festival where they teased fans with the prospect of new material during an intense, cinematic performance of dance-heavy 'Huarache Lights'. One of the most anticipated bands of the festival, the lights dimmed before Hot Chip's own display illuminated the stage and covered the audience in strobe.

  Having not released an album since 2012, their return to the circuit is very much overdue. Reminding the crowds why their personal brand of indie/electro is so popular, a perfect rendition of 'One Life Stand' keeps the whole venue jumping in unison. Early hit 'Over & Over' sounds timeless along with fan favourite 'Ready For The Floor'. The electro-harp chords of 'I Feel Better' makes the entire audience erupt in cheers as they play this ethereal, Daft Punk inspired piece of electro.

  Hot Chip are proven innovators of genre and their live show is further indication to the level of skill that the band obtains. The whole experience is slick, polished and immersive as you lose yourself within the distorted dance beats of 'Why Make Sense?'.

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  by sean-ward

• SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO MUCH FUN!!! The pairing of Hot Chip and TO’s Holy F—k was a brilliant pairing and a pleasant surprise! I knew of Holy F before, but didn’t know they were opening for HC!!! Alexis Taylor was great when he came out to sing a song with the band too!! HC’s performance was just great!! Super energetic, colourful, and very entertaining!! LOVED the dance sequence in “Flutes”, and their version of Beastie Boys’ “Sabotage” was AWESOME!!!! That was definitely the highlight for me!!! They fulfilled a dream of mine because I never thought I’d get to enjoy Sabotage live now that MCA has passed away. I got the setlist after the show too, and still am Super STOKED to have seen them live!! I’d totally recommend them and without hesitation I would see them again!! The ambiance of the whole night was like a club!!!

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  by yellowcitron87

• Been a fan of Hot Chip for years, and year after year, these guys just BRING IT. They have fun, with no false pretense, which enables the crowd to share in the moment with the band. They play a nice mix of old and new to cater to all fans, as well as mixing up the sound of the songs to keep things interesting. Bring your dancing shoes!

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  by ultraviolet56

• Amazing concert, one of the best for me in 2019. The band was supercharged and the energy spilled into the crowd non-stop. The sound was well done, people were dancing and singing, we had such a great time! Loved it.

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  by daniil-pavliuchkov

• Awesome concert! It was all I expected and more. Loved the drums and how they get to be protagonist even in a concert with so many synthesizers. Great venue too It was my first time at the Observatory North Park.

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  by fmvegam

• Hot chip put on a great show! Highly recommend seeing them if you're a fan of any level. The way they ended the show was the best, (SPOILER: they cover Dancing in the dark and All My Friends by LCD SoundSystem)

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  By Anonymous

• Albert Hall is fucking hot!!! There's dancing and getting a little sweaty. Then there's dancing in a rainforest.

  Get some fans. Aldi might be selling them soon, so you should grab yourself a bargain.

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  by max_seabrooke