black midi and Injury Reserve at The Neptune Theater in Seattle, WA on April 11th, 2022.
Last month in the university district of Seattle, WA, black midi – an experimental rock band from London – crashed into the Neptune Theatre with the force of a tidal wave. The opening act, Injury Reserve, excelled at maintaining and fueling the crowd’s already spectacular energy.
Red lights bounced off eager and expectant faces. Smoke started to billow onstage in between sets, but the cheering had already started. Arriving onstage in a “follow-the-leader” style train, with drummer Morgan Simpson air-kicking his way over to the drum kit, black midi knows how to put on a show.
The group manages to pull off both an impressive physical/musical feat as well as being genuinely entertaining to witness. The onstage chemistry extends to literally playing onstage, such as when bassist Cameron Picton and saxophonist Kaidi Akinnibi actively played tag but made sure to run back to their microphones in time to sing. Simpson sticking his tongue out with a goofy face added a casual air to his incredibly talented drumming. From the keyboardist to the drummer to the guitarist, every member gave every last beat in their hearts to this performance.
The comfort and chemistry of black midi made the energy in the room inescapable. By the end of the night it was not just rumbling but coursing through you. Stay safe while moshing and remember to look out for one another. I hope to see you at another show soon.
Take Care
-E
Scroll down below for photos of Injury Reserve and black midi.
Injury Reserve
black midi
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