Thank God, It's Almost Monday in Austin
If there’s one thing you should know about me, it’s that I love when artists are little wiggle worms on stage. Something about that freedom of movement makes their music that much more fun and relatable, showing that they feel exactly the same way about their own music as it makes me feel. Almost Monday is no exception, and in fact is the definition of the rule, for me.
Almost Monday shows have this infectious energy about them that you can’t find anywhere else. I was first made aware of this seeing them open for AJR at Madison Square Garden. I went in on Night 1 with no idea who they were, and then on Night 2 I had learned every word.
Their Austin show was one of those performances where you can't help but smile the entire time. There's something so genuinely refreshing about watching a band have that much fun with their music, especially when that energy carries all the way into the crowd. For the band, it seems like it's genuinely about creating an atmosphere where everyone feels like they're part of the fun. And Almost Monday does that effortlessly. There's no shortage of dancing, moving, or just generally having a really good time, and I think that's exactly what makes their shows so special.
The band builds their music, a blend of indie pop, bright melodies, and feel-good instrumentals, to make you want to dance whether you know the words or not. It makes for a set that feels like the first warm summer afternoon after months of waiting for the weather to finally cooperate. It's upbeat and incredibly catchy in all of the best ways, with the kind of songs that somehow make you feel like you're already singing along even if it's your first time hearing them. There's a certain lightness to their music that translates so beautifully to the stage, and seeing an entire crowd get swept up in it is half the fun.
The band talked a bit about playing the same venue the last time they were in Texas, and how much more packed it was this time around. The band from San Diego definitely knows how to draw in a Texas crowd, and it's always so fun to see an artist return to a city and watch that love grow. It's so special to be in a room with that many people who are all there to celebrate the same music, and Almost Monday gave everyone plenty of reasons to do just that.
Their new album title really holds true: Thank God It's Almost Monday. Because if there's one thing the band knows how to do, it's make a Monday (or honestly, any day of the week) feel a whole lot better. Between the infectious energy, the feel-good music, and the band's undeniable love for what they do, it's hard to leave one of their shows without a pretty big smile on your face. And maybe a little extra wiggle in your step too.
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