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Atmosphere on Tour
Since the mid '90s, Minneapolis duo Atmosphere have built one of the defining careers of independent hip-hop - especially due to their frequent, commanding live performances. Atmosphere shows have been known to include freestyles, feats of turntablism and, of course, rapper Slug's deeply emotional lyrics and asides. In the early years, Atmosphere toured with the DIY determination of a punk band, and ultimately landed on the 2003, 2004 and 2005 editions of the Vans Warped Tour. Thanks to their electric live shows and dedicated fan base, Atmosphere have appeared at Bonnaroo, Coachella, Lollapalooza, Bumbershoot, Governors Ball, the HFStival and more, as well as headlining treks like 2008's Paint the Nation tour, 2011's The Family Vacation tour, 2014's North of Hell tour and 2018's Mi Vida Local tour. In 2008, Slug and his Rhymesayers label co-owners founded Soundset, an annual music festival in Minneapolis which has since become America's premiere hip-hop gathering. Atmosphere performs every year, of course, and guests have included Kendrick Lamar, Lil Wayne, Migos, Lauryn Hill, Future, Nas, Snoop Dogg and many more.
Atmosphere in Concert
Atmosphere - rapper Sean "Slug" Daley and DJ/producer Anthony "Ant" Davis - have built one of independent rap's defining empires. In 1995, Slug cofounded the Rhymesayers Entertainment record label in his hometown of Minneapolis, releasing freestyle and live performance cassettes of his crew Headshots. Atmosphere's debut album, 1997's Overcast!, promptly became a galvanizing moment for both Minneapolis rap and the personal, confessional style of underground rap that would follow. The group's deeply emotional and personal lyrics and intense touring schedule made them allies with the punk and alternative rock communities, and 2003's Seven's Travels was released in conjunction with Epitaph Records. Atmosphere have released nine albums on Rhymesayers and have collaborated with Tom Waits, Doom, El-P and more. Slug has appeared on tracks by Aesop Rock, Sage Francis, Blowfly, Brother Ali and more.
Atmosphere is a very talented group. But they stuck to performing brand new material or songs even older than God Loves Ugly. It was a disappointing show for someone like me who grew up on his last three CD's. (God Loves Ugly, Seven's Travels, and You Can't Imagine). If you spent your time learning those CD's, avoid the show. You won't recognize a single song.
I have been listening to Slug and Ant for years and when I found out they were coming to indiana finally, I had to go and I was not disappointed. To top it off Brother Ali made a cameo. If you like Atmosphere or just hip-hop in general then you must go.
Greatest show I've seen in a long time! The National would be stupid not to book these guys again next year!
This was a great show by some of the best performers in the business. I'd recommend an Atmosphere show to anyone regardless of musical taste!
The atmosphere show was awesome. I highly recommend seeing him!
Brother Ali opened up very nicely. The crowd was pumped by the time Atmosphere came on, and they didn't disappoint. They performed a good, long set with all their favorites, new& old. Slug was funny and animated and put on an overall fantastic show.
the concert was amazing. i was a new atmosphere fan but since the concert (almost 2 months now) i can't stop listening to them. the venue was nice and brotha ali opened. he was great. atmosphere was great.
awesome show...although I don't remember the opening act. Trying to see Slug & Mac Lethal in NYC
Slug & Co. put on an unbelievable show, I was glad that they played a lot of older less popular songs instead of just slogging through everything on their new album. The new House of Blues is a fanastic venue, the place was jammed but at the same time everyone could see what was going on, the acoustics are great in there, and the bar setup works well with the crowd. I had a great time and am definitely keeping tabs on who is playing the HOB in the near future.
Of all the concerts I've been to, rock, hip hop, alternative, acoustic, punk, whatever, this one was definitely the realest of all of them. Slug's performance was amazing, and with Brother Ali opening, it was unforgettable.
As usual. Been seeing this dude live since the 90's. Always a pleasure.
Amazing show, Atmosphere and Brother Ali were unreal, venue was fantastic.
Great Concert. Great venue. I would for sure go again
