6, takes character of an anthem, chanting the words “If we say that we want it, we only want it with the lights out.” The lyrics excite the soul of a young teen’s libido that resonates with the song’s steady build. The guitar solo in the hook, the punchy vocals, and driving intensity of the chorus are some elements that are clearly consistent in “Connection” and “Nightlight” as well.īetter Nature, unlike previous albums, seemed to appeal to the cries of angsty youth and their coming of age in songs like “Latchkey Kids,” single “Nightlight,” and “The Wild Kind,” and “Tapedeck.” “Nightlight”, the single which released Aug. The album opens with “Cradle” a proper introduction reminiscent of the LA band’s history, comparable to songs like “Panic Switch” off their 2009 album Swoon.

Silversun Pickups’s album Better Nature, released on September 25, did not follow this unspoken rule and switched up the instruments, mood, and pace of each track with some standing out more than others. Usually you can tell the identity of an album within the first four tracks, or at most in the first half of the album. Please can you summon up, a ll of your better nature.” Brian thanked the crowd and asked that they welcome Blink 182 before leaving the stage to enthusiastic shouts from dedicated and newly converted fans alike.“Help me swallow up, a ll of your better nature. The band finished and over 10,000 fans cheered their names, begging for more. The final two songs saw the pavilion crowd rise to their feet, singing and jumping along with Brian and Nikki as they floated around the stage. Overall the music was loud, punchy and catchy the band was energized and excited to be performing and the fans were thrilled to be there. The pair was animated and excited – and it was evident that all four band members enjoyed the show and the venue. Brian reached into the front rows to shake hands and gave out guitar to eager fans in the standing pit. Nikki smiled at reporters in the photo section, waved at some fans in front and blew kisses to those farther back. The band interacted well with audience members.

Regardless, Nikki’s nerves were completely absent – she hit punchy beats and heartfelt lyrics in a flawless execution of her obvious talent, maintaining the backbone of the song on her bass as well. Before Nikki took over lead vocals on a song, Brian asked that everyone “stare at her because she gets nervous.” This was either intended to put Nikki at ease or a sincere attempt to draw attention to his skilled band mate. The guitar jams over Connection reverberated throughout the pavilion and got almost everyone in the crowd on their feet – the band nearly blew the roof off.īrian’s stage presence was evident throughout the show as he implored the crowd to get involved. Fan favorites included The Wild Kind and Tapedeck.

The set included highlights from previous albums and featured numerous tracks from new album “Better Nature”, released in 2015. Thousands more fans crowded on the lawn, watching the band through slits in the pavilion awning and on giant televisions, though the sound stretched well past the far ends of the field. The four member band, Brian Aubert on vocals and guitar, Nikki Monniger on bass, Joe Lester on keyboards and Christopher Guanlao on drums, took the stage in front of a packed seated pavilion and standing-room only General Admission VIP pit. Silversun Pickups played an outstanding show as the penultimate set at the DC 101 Kerfuffle rock festival at Merriweather Post Pavillion in Columbia, Maryland last weekend.

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