Wild Nothing's summery indie pop provided an alternative to the cold weather outside Sons of Hermann Hall on February 5.
While the slushy snow was still melting outside, Jack Tatum's catchy tunes made the environment inside the venue much more pleasant. Sons of Hermann Hall is a relaxed place that feels more like the inside of someone's home than a indie venue. Even more relaxing is Wild Nothing's music. His unique sound's influences such as The Smiths and New Order are apparent, but never too obvious. Most of Wild Nothing's sound comes from the indie rock of the '80s, and a frequent present-day comparison has been Pains of Being Pure at Heart.
There was a moment when a few fans decided to sporadically dance in the front, but the majority of the audience did little else than the usual head nodding.Wild Nothing does not create a kind of music to jump around to consistently throughout a gig.
Supporting band Abe Vigoda has shifted from a punk influence to a synth-heavy sound, but their live show still incorporates a punk attitude, especially in singer Michael Vidal. Local band Soft Environmental Collapse (which includes members of Ishi) provided the calm before Abe Vigoda's storm.
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