Local Natives - The Fonda - 1/28/13
Local Natives
Timothy Norris Local Natives
The Fonda
1/28/13
See also: Local Natives on Their Dark New Sounds
It's Local Natives week! Their new, much anticipated new work Hummingbird was just released, and last night they kicked off a pair of L.A. shows at the Fonda. (They play tonight at the El Rey.) They are without question the hottest Silver Lake by way of Orange County band in the world right now. Their concert last night went something like this:
10:17pm: The group takes the stage and open with their 2011 single, "Breakers." The percussion is raw as the four men howl into their microphones.
10:22pm: Two girls in the audience hit their heads together while rocking out. One of them grabs her head and appears to be in pain; the other one doesn't seem to notice.
10:24pm: As you're reading this the album comes out today, Tuesday, which means that now (last night) it's an exciting moment. "Our album is already out on the East Coast," says Kelcey Ayer, who plays percussion and keys and sings lead vocals, "So this is basically our album release party!"
10:30pm: The group begins dark new song "Heavy Feet," off of Hummingbird. It's a gloomy change of pace, complete with haunting lyrics and heavier, drawn out percussion beats.
10:37pm: The way these dudes dance around the stage while jamming is reminiscent of the Muppets. 
Timothy Norris
10:41pm: Kelcey Ayer is a fantastic multi-tasker. While performing "Airplanes" he's singing, playing the keys and making intricately rapid beats on the snare drum. He does not fuck up.
10:43pm: More Muppet dancing.
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