Last Thursday, Green Label Sound brought electro-funk pioneers Pee Thug and Dave 1, otherwise known as Chromeo, to the stage of the Bowery Ballroom in a spectacularly sexy display of light, energy, and sound. Native New Yorkers Telephoned and Holy Ghost! opened for Chromeo, warming up the expectant crowd with their individual flavors of party music.
In recent years, Chromeo has gained a stellar reputation for their cheeky brand of pop music which oozes sex and attitude through every synthesized note. The two French Canadian musicians have been known to describe themselves jokingly as the only successful Arab/Jewish partnership since the dawn of human culture, but the breakthrough of their second album Fancy Footwork demonstrated that their success is no laughing matter.
Taking the stage of the Ballroom to the roaring sound of the crowd chanting their name, the duo took their places behind their signature well heeled legs of light, accompanied by three backup vocalists in little black dresses. Playing the whole set with dark shades on, Chromeo exuded cool while maintaining a vibe of accessibility and fun. The crowd went wild for tracks like “Tenderoni” and “Needy Girl”, singing along with every lyric and seriously getting down to the funky bassline. Using an impressive array of keyboards, synthesizers, drums, guitar and a talk box, the artists each employed multiple instruments, demonstrating without a doubt that while their show may be flashy, their music is built on a foundation of serious talent.
Look out for Chromeo’s third album Business Casual, which is set to drop September 14 and features their new single “Don’t Turn the Lights On”. Check out the full photo gallery from the show HERE.
