Music is a key component of my daily routine. Whether it’s walking to class, at the gym or studying I need some sort of tune to listen to. When I was offered the opportunity to cover The Crawlers‘ concert, I jumped right on it! I didn’t even know what genre or vibe their music was, but the fact that it would allow me to discover a new take on music was an automatic win.
The opening act by Jackie Hayes was a great way to start the night! She was energetic, even within the calmness of her indie music. Ever since that opening act, I’ve definitely been repeat-listening to her song eye 2 eye. I personally loved her vibey and meaningful lyrics, alongside the rock-like acoustics. Beginning with an artist like Jackie Hayes lead into The Crawlers’ performance almost seamlessly since their musical and lyrical preferences aligned.
Walking in one by one were The Crawlers. The ominous and dark entrance got the crowd very hyped up. My favorite part of any concert is seeing so many different people being equally excited over this single event. The Crawlers’ fanbase may not be your group of screaming Swifties, but I can surely say they are one of the most energetic crowds I’ve experienced.
The fiery English band performed a fierce variety of their most popular songs from I Can’t Drive (a very relatable title for me) to Would You Come To My Funeral. Alternative rock was something I’ve never experienced before, and the lyrics seemed to tell a clear story through every song on the set list.
Between songs, the lead singer Holly Minto explained the significance of aspects within each song. These personal anecdotes made the concert so much more interesting; it felt like I was a part of the development of their songs (remember, I came into the venue with minimal knowledge on this group). Holly announced the release of their newest album The Mess We Seem To Make which comes out February 16th, 2024! She discussed the importance of starting a new era whether that be in relationships or within yourself. This album will reflect the newest era of this band in their journey to fame. Holly specifically said “We all need to mourn the people that we once were,” which really stuck with me; it was a reminder to be okay with letting go of the past.
The band absolutely adores Los Angeles, as they said it had been exactly a year since they performed at The Echo. They specifically saved LA as “the best for last”, because fans in this area “always show up”! That fan to artist bond is so strong, and I admire the effort that The Crawlers put into their crowd. As the last show of the year, they also took recommendations from the audience, which made many people even more excited to know that their idols care about their opinions.
The Crawlers are an out of the ordinary band who combine their passion of expressing political struggles with their musical talent. If I didn’t have the opportunity to cover this concert, I wouldn’t have started to listen to this alternative-rock genre of music, but here and there I now incorporate the band’s work into my regularly played playlists. This is a sign to be receptive to opportunities that you might not think are exactly for you, because they may end up being eye-opening experiences! I can’t wait to see what the future holds for The Crawlers, especially in this new era of their music!