![]() ![]() The pair felt back home after a decade-long hiatus from the Sunshine State. Nothing was off-limits, and everything had meaning with each track played. The duo debuted its first single off the album, "Dirty Rat," coproduced with Sleaford Mods - a heavy hitter and political diatribe to the sordid state of UK politics. Granted, some youngsters were in attendance and received a primer of bonafide UK rave music.īut as good as the nostalgia hits, Orbital is back with its tenth album, Optical Delusion, set for release in February 2023 on London Records. "We thought it would be more fun to play more tracks quicker - not faster - and go through and make them into neat, little versions." Making use of the time, the two went straight to the heart with UK garage chopped with a sample from Mark Blair's "This Is Acid, Man." Of course, the brothers dropped classics like 1991's "Belfast" for euphoria-dousing and 1992's "Halcyon On and On" to rally up the "older" audience. ![]() "We got an hour, which is good because of the improvisational nature of what we do," Orbital's Paul Hartnoll told New Times before the set. During the hourlong set, the legendary duo enthralled the crowd with music fit for lost raves, complementing Main Frame's concrete structure. I can't say the Hartnoll brothers took me to a different time and place, considering the phones and cafecito cart feet away - but, boy, it was that close. James' comfort and composure were that of an artist who exceeds her years, and she was super quick to consolidate and acclimate her crowd across 30 minutes. The atmosphere had all the makings of a family affair. "Speedracer" is a brisk joyride of drum 'n' bass that featured rap verses from James and collaborator ILikeBloo, a local artist who was singing along to every song in the crowd with friends just moments before popping on stage. ![]() James' wispy alt-R&B balladry of "Heart Attack" made for a fresh, compelling first impression, but boxing her into a single genre would be a mistake. Tucked away at Sector 3 before sunset was 19-year-old Miami vocalist Phoenix James, backed by a band of deft instrumentalists and background singers. The fun of attending a music festival full of names you don't know is the spontaneity of finding something cool. (You can read our stand-alone review of Rosalía performance here.)īeyond the Spanish singer's turn on the Mind Melt stage, here's what New Times witnessed on day two of III Points: People still talk about Beychella and Daft Punk's Alive 2007 Tour - the Motomami Tour should be held in equal regard. Combining contemporary dance, minimal production, and creative use of videography, Rosalía pushed the boundaries of what a live performance can be. The festival was abuzz with her performance, which served as the final U.S. The highlight of the evening, however, was Rosalía appearance as the night's headliner. At the same time, Despacio, the nightclub within the festival, reintroduced the concept of dancing to music instead of merely facing a stage. It featured stunning performances by Orbital, A.G. The second day of III Points was magical in many ways. ![]()
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