Terminal 5 may not be the most spectacular music venue, but it does have some intensely comfortable couches. And that’s how Miike Snow should be listened to. To get the most out of such transcendentally deep lyrics, one must be surrounded by cozy goodness.

Opening for Miike Snow was Dragonette, who were quite charming, but I think the light display was a little bit more special than their vocals. To be fair, they were a great fit for Miike Snow, and they gave a supremely energetic performance. Opening for a sold out show is quite daunting, so there must have been some nerves attached.

Then came the demi-Gods Miike Snow. Made up of Andrew Wyatt, Christian Karlsson, and Pontus Winnberg, this group has done everything from writing for Britney Spears to winning Grammys. Their subtly emotional electropop has inspired millions, and they don’t seem fussed about it all. Entering the stage with gold masks and all black attire, they opened with the song “Burial”.

Because Miike Snow isn’t exactly a get up and mosh type of band, the stage set up was a pretty massive part of their overall presence, and everything was perfect. The band was immersed in a cloud of smoke and strobe lights, making their sound pop out. While watching, you didn’t know where they were, but you could definitely hear them. They played their hits “Animal” and “Black and Blue”, which, I might add, have been featured on shows like Jersey Shore and Gossip Girl. They have many reasons to be proud. After their initial set list, they returned to the stage to play “Song For No One”, which overtook the audience with a blanket of some raw emotion.

Will I ever return to Terminal 5? Questionable.

Would I pay to see Miike Snow again? Hell Yes!

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