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CONCERT REVIEW: Dum Dum Girls @ Johnny Brendas, 5/8
The Dum Dum Girls prove they've avoided the pitfalls of fading into the feedback of the garage rock world by cultivated a sound that is very much their own.
CONCERT REVIEW: Dum Dum Girls @ Johnny Brendas, 5/8
The self proclaimed "blissed-out buzzsaw" girl group, the Dum Dum Girls, continued their recent success by headlining their first Philadelphia show in Fishtown this past Saturday. Half the fun of going to see live music is to see how the recordings translate to the stage. For most bands the transition usually means louder, faster, and with more fervor. The interesting thing about the Dum Dum Girls' performance is that the songs are not exclusively louder, faster, softer, or slower, but seem to change according to the song's strengths. Songs like "Hey Sis" and "It Only Takes" were enhanced by a shot of raw power whereas songs like "Take Care of My Baby" highlighted the tenderness that's often overlooked with this band. The girls ripped through the set full tracks off I Will Be, super new tracks off He Gets Me High, and a few older ones such as "Catholicked" seamlessly. The girls delivered the set with little to no interaction with the audience. This might sound like a criticism, but it actually fits with the bands personality and moody charisma. Bright red, purple and blue lights, tons of fog, the girl's signature black outfits and somewhat indifferent attitude put you in an environment that embodies a vintage rock 'n' roll aesthetic. Performance and atmosphere aren't everything, however. While the performance definitely did the songs justice, I think what's more important is that the Dum Dum Girls proved they're not a one-trick pony. Any lo-fi rock group has a bit more to prove these days because of the sheer amount of bands like this on the scene. And, especially when performing songs off the new EP, He Gets Me High, the girls prove they've avoided the pitfalls of fading into the feedback of the garage rock world by cultivating a sound that is very much their own.
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