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Venue

Toyosu Pit / 豊洲ピット

江東区豊洲6-1-23, 135-0061, Tokyo, Japan

toyosu-pit.team-smile.org/

Capacity: 3,103

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Death Cab for Cutie biography

Death Cab for Cutie rose from being a solo side project to becoming one of the defining bands of the indie rock scene of the 2000's, with their emotive songwriting blurring the lines between indie and emo.

Led by Ben Gibbard (vocals/guitar), Death Cab for Cutie began as Gibbard's solo project, undertaken whilst studying at university in Washington, offering a break from his involvement in the power pop band Pinwheel. Gibbard recorded an album's worth of material in 1997, which eventually found release as a cassette, "You Can Play These Songs With Chords." The release found local popularity, with Gibbard deciding to expand the lineup into a full band. Death Cab for Cutie was then born, before signing to Seattle-based label, Barsuk Recrds, the following year.

Their debut album, "Something About Airplanes," was released in 1998, after which a short break ensued, with Gibbard becoming involved with the Postal Service. In 2000, new material arrived, in "We Have the Facts and We're Voting Yes," with their third, "The Photo Album" appearing a year later, building a sizable following in the process. Their emotional yet hook-laden indie rock continued to find success, with 2003's "Transatlanticism" gaining critical praise and mainstream airplay on radio and television. Atlantic Records then snapped up the band, with Death Cab for Cutie signing a major label deal in 2004.

"Plans" became their major label debut, debuting at number four on the Billboard charts. The album eventually became certified Platinum, gaining three hit singles and a Grammy nomination by the end of the year. Continuing to tour and release well-received albums, Death Cab for Cutie became one of the most popular indie bands of the decade. After a short break, the band returned in 2011 with renewed focus, finding a number three album in "Codes and Keys." In 2012, Gibbard released his first solo album, "Former Lives," before his band began work on their eighth album, "Kintsugi," for a release of March 2015.

Live reviews

Death Cab always brings the crowd to it's knees. Their sound has progressed in a more poppy way over the years, but it's the old nostalgic songs that they lean on in every show to connect with the audience and then ultimately, tear them open. On top of that, they sound a lot bigger and louder than you would expect from their albums.
There is always some sort of unique experience, too. Whether it's jamming out at the end of a random song for 15 minutes, bringing extra musicians or instruments on stage, or even by touring with a full experimental orchestra, DCFC shows are always memorable and powerful. Lastly, lead singer Ben Gibbard can really pluck at your heartstrings with a good acoustic set. If you want to feel something when you go to a show, DCFC won't let you down.

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TrevCo623

Dan the Automator is an awesome performer that doesn't need the glam and lights to make his concert awesome. Last year at the Hiero Day festival out in San Francisco, I got to hear him spin his tunes live. He didn't wear anything outstanding, his attitude was unassuming, but his music said it all. He brands himself a hip-hop artist, and I'll agree with that loosely. I'd classify him as a borderline electronic producer. His audience was as eclectic as the city itself, and all of them were taken by his sound. The outdoor venue was ideal for the performance, and although it was crowded there was plenty of room for people to dance and "get down" to his songs.Dan the Automator has been in the business since 1994, and not only makes music, he does production for other major names in the industry including the Gorillaz. He is a presence in the hip hop/electronic music production scene that has garnered as much criticism as he has respect. His music varies from coarse and abrasive to a much more melodic instrumental feel, and he has the ability to take his listener across the entire spectrum of emotions. Dan the Automator is worth a listen in his own music, as well as his production and remixes.

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