Live Review: Dirty Projectors - Wellington

Dirty Projectors make such intricate music that it could easily fall flat live. They deconstruct their own music in each song, almost as if they’re not happy with a simple melody or a basic rhythm. However it is also the reason that they are so exciting to listen to – their intricacies and unpredictability thrill even when you’ve heard a song a hundred times. But I was surprised at how good they sounded live – their complexity was kept intact, but they genuinely exploded as a live band. And while their set was too brief - especially given how much good music they’ve released throughout their career - it showcased just how brilliant their songs are.

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