The Thermals, These Are Powers @ Warsaw

Last night I wasn't really expecting to go out to another show, but somehow I ended up at Warsaw in Brooklyn to see The Thermals and These Are Powers.



These Are Powers are fronted by Anna Barie, who used to front Knife Skills (a band I used to manage). When Knife Skills broke up last year, Anna formed a band with her boyfriend Pat Noecker, who used to be in Liars and No Things. She has totally grown infinitely as a front woman, her vocals are polished but also seemingly spontaneous at the same time. She has a way of charming the audience with her high kicks and jumps. She and Pat have really formed a chemistry on stage. Add Bill on drums and spooky noises, and you have what the band has dubbed "ghost punk." She handed out instruments to the audience and had them play along to a couple songs. She jumped into the audienced and danced with the common people. It was fantastic. It was my first time seeing them, and I was so impressed with their performance. Go out and see this band now!! They have an album on Hoss Records called Terrific Seasons.



The Thermals of course totally rocked it. I always feel really giddy when listening to the Thermals and I'm sure I've said it before -- they make me feel like I am back in high school. The feelings of rebellion, excitement and youth come rushing back to me. It's exhilarating. They didn't disappoint last night!

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