Matt & Kim > Passion Pit
by hans53706 on 2/25/13Orpheum Theater - MadisonRating: 4 out of 5I bought tickets to the event because I knew of all three bands and knew several songs from each band. I had heard that Passion Pit wasn't great at performing but had no notion of what to expect from the other bands. I noticed that Icona Pop could use some refining in their performance but the music was great and watching them work the soundboard on stage was fascinating. Matt & Kim definitely stole the show. Not only did they perform fantastically but they talked to the audience and formed a connection with everyone in the room. Kim, despite having an injured ankle, put on an ankle brace, crowd surfed, stood on the hands of her fans, and twerked. Having to follow such an act, Passion Pit definitely let the crowd down. They had the largest set of songs including songs from their newest album and older singles but there was a sense that this was just another performance for them. In fact, the members of the band didn't look to be having much fun. Overall, I would recommend the show to anyone who knows any of the performers. It was well worth the trek in the middle of winter.
