The interview happened before the show, so first things first:
When it was finally time to enter the venue, we were the last ones to get in because the guy responsible for the guest lists had disappeared and was nowhere to be found, which was definitely a new for me as well. Luckily, the guys at the entrance were quite chill and let us in nevertheless - by then Alive Like Me were already playing but we only missed their first two songs.
Unfortunately, there weren't many people there by the time Alive Like Me opened, but that didn't impress the boys much. They kicked the show off with a bang and I really encourage you to check them out, especially if you like Sleeping With Sirens in their beginnings. Alive Like Me didn't have much time, but they used it to heat things up and to convince the audience (me at least).
Up next were dangerkids, and from their current album I had quite some expectations. I really like how they mix genres and their energy is crazy. Also their drummer is a girl and girls in bands deserve extra support because there aren't enough girls in bands in general.
After we had met them, I was even more excited to see Set It Off play because they're such genuine, lovely people and I had only heard good things about their performances. They didn't disappoint me either: All five of them played their set like it was the last they'd ever play, Cody was all over the place - at one point he climbed on the bar and performed from there, and their energy was just wild. Set It Off blew the place away and Cody's vocals absolutely amazed me; it's been a while since I saw such a talented band live.
Last but not least, Crown The Empire took their spots on stage and a few more people were standing in the front of it as well. It was clear that CTE didn't come here to have a relaxed night, but to tear the club apart and that's what they did. Finally the crowd seemed to be awake enough for mosh pits as well, so things became really wild.
All in all, all four bands are definitely worth checking out and seeing live, but I feel like I have to mention Set If Off another ten million times because they're really damn good. Big thanks to them for taking so much time for the interview as well, it was a pleasure to talk to them and I can't wait to see them again!
