Los Angeles-based trio MUNA opened for Grouplove with a solid set at Echostage in Washington, D.C. this Wednesday. With Katie Gavin on lead vocals, Naomi McPherson on guitar and synths, and Josette Maskin on lead guitar and vocals, the group just released their debut EP this past May. Since then, their song “The Loudspeaker” has over 52 million views on YouTube.
The band combines “the sensuality of R&B” with elements of funk and pop rock to produce catchy synthpop tunes. Dressed like angsty rockers from the 90s, the women exude a sort of steely confidence, and their eclectic but flawlessly compiled sound is reflected in their collective wardrobes. The members of MUNA utilized their attire as an additional form of self-expression with all members dressed in different theme. Lead singer Gavin was cloaked in a shapeless, long black shiny turtleneck gown, adding a layer of mystery to her stage presence.
Perhaps the most impressive feat of the band was its simultaneously sustained passion and vocal power. Gavin traversed the stage with unrelenting conviction and her voice did not suffer for it: . from the opening line to the final song she did not waver once. This vocal endurance made the set both impressive and captivating.
The band concluded their set with their most popular song, pop hit “Loudspeaker.” The performance took the already-high energy to an entirely new level. With a voice strong enough to cut through the emphatic drum beat and echoing guitar riff, Gavin immediately drew the crowd into the song and held it there until the very last note.
The band left the stage with a powerful message: “Hatred can be really loud,” said lead singer Katie Gavin, “So we need to love really, really loud.” This idea was perpetuated by Grouplove and sheltered the night like a warm, comfortable blanket. Live music brings people together, and good music does an even better job of it. MUNA successfully carried out their message of unification with a powerful performance.
Check out MUNA on the rest of the group’s tour, and get ready for the release of their debut album titled “About U” in February.
The band combines “the sensuality of R&B” with elements of funk and pop rock to produce catchy synthpop tunes. Dressed like angsty rockers from the 90s, the women exude a sort of steely confidence, and their eclectic but flawlessly compiled sound is reflected in their collective wardrobes. The members of MUNA utilized their attire as an additional form of self-expression with all members dressed in different theme. Lead singer Gavin was cloaked in a shapeless, long black shiny turtleneck gown, adding a layer of mystery to her stage presence.
Perhaps the most impressive feat of the band was its simultaneously sustained passion and vocal power. Gavin traversed the stage with unrelenting conviction and her voice did not suffer for it: . from the opening line to the final song she did not waver once. This vocal endurance made the set both impressive and captivating.
The band concluded their set with their most popular song, pop hit “Loudspeaker.” The performance took the already-high energy to an entirely new level. With a voice strong enough to cut through the emphatic drum beat and echoing guitar riff, Gavin immediately drew the crowd into the song and held it there until the very last note.
The band left the stage with a powerful message: “Hatred can be really loud,” said lead singer Katie Gavin, “So we need to love really, really loud.” This idea was perpetuated by Grouplove and sheltered the night like a warm, comfortable blanket. Live music brings people together, and good music does an even better job of it. MUNA successfully carried out their message of unification with a powerful performance.
Check out MUNA on the rest of the group’s tour, and get ready for the release of their debut album titled “About U” in February.
