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Salt Shed

1357 N. Elston Ave., 60642, Chicago, IL, US

www.saltshedchicago.com/

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Doors open: 19:00

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STRFKR biography

Starfucker – aka STRFKR – is an electronic musical group that formed in Portland, Oregon, US in 2007. The group follows closely to the synthpop genre and is well regarded for their highly catchy dance hooks.

The band was initially a solo project of Joshua Hodges, but later expanded into a full group. The band consists of vocalist/keyboardist/guitarist Joshua Hodges, bassist/keyboardist Shawn Glassford, drummer/keyboardist Keil Corcoran, and guitarist/keyboardist Patrick Morris. Before the members formed Starfucker, Hodges was involved in the music project, Sexton Blake, and Corcoran was involved in a Las Vegas grindcore band The Weirding Way. The band jokingly labeled themselves as Starfucker expecting to change their name later on, but the band quickly grew increasingly popular and the name ended up sticking.

The band released their debut self-titled album in 2008 through Badman Recording Co. The album contained the synth driven songs “Florida” and “Pop Song”, which conveyed Starfucker’s quirky presentation of pop music that is fun to listen to as well as dance to. In 2009 the band released their second studio album “Jupiter”. The album contained the catchy single “Medicine” as well as a cover of Cyndi Lauper’s sensational hit song “Girls Just Want to Have Fun”.

In 2011 the band switched labels to Polyvinyl Records to release their third album “Reptilians”. The album contained the band’s signature upbeat sound, but lyrically the album was darker than previous albums, containing themes about death and the end of the world. These themes were sometimes introduced by using samples of the philosopher Alan Watts. The album contained the singles “Julius” and “Bury Us Alive” and was commercially successful reaching the No. 26 spot on the Billboard Top Heatseekers chart. The album is notable for its 80s inspired sounds featuring bright sounding synthesizers and punchy drum machines, often sounding like New Order or music from a Nintendo game.

Starfucker released their fourth studio album “Miracle Mile” in 2013, which contained the hit songs “Say to You” and “Leave It All Behind”. The album was also a commercial success, peaking on the US Billboard 200 chart and reaching the No. 4 position on the US Top Heatseekers Albums chart.

The band’s music has also gained attention for appearing in many ads, films, and television shows. Their songs have appeared in films like “21 & Over”, “Chronicle”, and “The Fault in Our Stars”. The band is known for their energetic live performances that are often presented with antics, such as bassist Shawn Glassford wearing women’s clothing during their shows.

Live reviews

Two Door Cinema Club are a Northern Irish electronic/alternative rock duo. I saw them at the Ritz Ybor in Tampa back in 2012 and they were amazing! They brought all the energy of a stadium concert into a medium sized venue. The stage setup, with laser lights, made their music feel like a party. You’d be surprised at how well they play the crowd.
Their music uses a lot of electronic bleeps and blurps but blends the bass and guitar in perfectly. Their sound is funky and they add unexpected musical elements to make them a one-of-a-kind band. Their set included “Something Good Can Work”, “Undercover Martyn”, “Sleep Alone” and the eponymous “I Can Talk” – with its unmistakable intro. They also know how to slow the music down, however, and Two Door Cinema club played some slower tracks beautifully. They are true artists on stage that have mastered their instruments. The lead singer croons perfectly on key all while managing the energy of the room depending on the song. Some times we slow danced, some times we jumped up and down like lunatics. Either way, Two Door Cinema club is DEFINITELY worth seeing. And since they are not internationally huge yet, their ticket prices can often be under $30, making the experience a steal.

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aaron-williamson

I've paid to see Starfucker. I've seen Starfucker live. I've seen them in as intimate a venue as a college quad and I've seen them in as huge a venue as FYF. The thing each other their performances have in common is that they put on a mind-blowing show every single time.
Their energy and their sound have been the highest of qualities and every time I see them is a completely new experience. You never know what's going to happen at a Starfucker show. Will they throw garbage bags full of balloons at the crowd? Will confetti fly out of cannons while men in green spandex dance on stage? Will men in human-sized animal costumes come out and simulate fellatio on said green spandex men? Will a spaceman suddenly stage dive and crowd surf while Starfucker covers "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun?" YOU JUST NEVER KNOW!
Another thing every Starfucker show has in common: You're going to get sweaty. You jump, you dance, you move, and suddenly no one looks like a stranger anymore. Everyone's one and the same; a gear in the machine that is the crowd. Everyone's there for the same reason and that reason is to watch Starfucker put on a show. Their music goes from dance-your-ass-off tunes to more melancholy sounds that you can "chill" to.
If you want catchy electo-riffs and amazing visuals in your music and live performances, Starfucker is definitely a band you should check out. The five best nights of my life have all been nights I've spent in the Starfucker dance pit.

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