Sir Sly

Sir Sly may seem like a common, out from LA type band. Yet, their music is a new take on alternative pop/rock music that definitely can leave you wanting more. I started listening to them over the summer through online song sharing sites such as Soundcloud after being referred to them by a friend and have been hooked ever since. From their first few songs such as Easy Now and Miracle, to their later releases from the Debut album, all the music has had consistent quality. Most of their songs have a half discrete, half obvious meaning that truly adds to each song's replayability. In addition to the deep meanings, they are very catchy and are hard to not dance to. Their most played song on the radio is Gold, which combines pop, hip-hop, and alternative elements into one awesome song, something very few artists accomplish when they combine genres. When at the Irenic, which is surprisingly a church converted into a music venue, I noticed all of the bands have a great attitude among each other and the fans. I unfortunately missed the meet and greet due to scheduling issues yet the security was nice enough to let me in early anyway, so I managed to be in the front. Everyone there was nice, the bands were pretty engaging (not high fiving the audience but enough to keep people interested), and the lighting was consistently a purplish mood that seemed to fit the genre very well. Setup did seem a bit slow but no one was really complaining because it allowed everyone to stop by the store or talk to their fellow concert goers. What was extremely memorable about the band would be amount of instruments they use per song. From synths, to electric drum kits, to acoustic guitars, to electric guitars, they had a wide variety of instruments that surprised me on how well they managed to fit everything on stage and still have Landon dance and move around such a tiny area. The charm and energy in the room was clearly positive and vibrant because of the bands. Don't forget afterwards as well, the bands actually walked out on their own to the audience after the show and signed autographs and/or simply talked with everyone to say hello. They were all very kind and definitely added to the experience. Sir Sly definitely has the energy, the positivity, the creativeness, and the unique music to get them places. It's amazing that they are doing so well and I highly recommend attending their concerts now before they become big. You will not regret it after you have weak legs from dancing too much to their music. But most of all, you will not regret seeing a band that truly cares for their fans and are enjoying themselves while performing.

As their name suggests, Sir Sly’s music is notably dark and mysterious at times. Their live show, however, is anything but cryptic. I saw Sir Sly without any prior knowledge of the band and could not help but notice their aesthetics. The stage is darkly lit as if to further contribute to the mood of the venue, and everyone is slightly anxious in the best sense of the word. Sir Sly works to convey themes through the entire live experience instead of merely through music alone. This effect does not go unnoticed, as the audience ultimately finds themselves immersed in the show through multiple facets. Sir Sly songs performed live completely mirror their studio-recorded counterparts: an impressive feat considering the L.A. based band has only been active in the music industry for a couple of years. The stark instrumental and vocal dynamics prominent in Sir Sly’s recordings are intensified live, and each musical swell or prolonged, suspenseful silence occurs on a grander scale in the small, intimate settings frequented by the band. Layered, multi-sectional songs like “Where I‘m Going” do not lose their complexity nor do they fail to leave the audience with the sense that they've just experienced some out-of-body, supernatural mind trip.

Sir Sly truly stole the show. Sharing the headline with Wolf Gang, they really had the energy that demanded the whole audiences attention. The band played all their released songs plus a good amount of songs that are yet to be released on their upcoming album. The old songs are so fun to sing along with, songs like Gold, That's where Im going, You Haunt me, are all great. But even the unreleased songs were incredibly entertaining and just great fun.
They're great musicians, with a real unique sound and personality. The lights show was modestly contemporary and synchronized.
The singers voice is impeccable and he managed to step back from the mic and fill the whole room with his vocals alone.
Sir Sly definitely puts their whole heart and all their energy into their music and it really shows. They engaged the audience with anecdotes and conversation. The beat is so incredibly powerful and the vocals are unreal. Absolutely spectacular preformance.
Sir Sly in three words: Energetic, Powerful, Genuine

The concert last night was amazing!!! It was my first time seeing them live, and they did not fail to impress. These guys are so talented. They talked with the crowd, which I always like, and they were so fun to watch. 10/10 would go see again! I love their music. It's very chill with an upbeat rock feel to it. Freaking awesome :)

Sir Sly was one of the coolest shows I've ever been to. Landon was incredibly live, and although there wasn't a whole lot of direct audience connection, he spoke his peace, explaining Oh Mama and his relationship deteriorating with his wife. He was incredibly candid and it was a great show.