Homeshake

Homeshake was absolutely incredible. Their albums are perfect to put in the background when you're doing work or hanging out with friends. In my friend's words, "Homeshake's songs are the perfect tempo for when you're high". Because of their unique sound, we were curious about how they would sound live, but they were even better live. Their stage presence, even in a tiny venue in Brooklyn's industrial district, was mesmerizing and breathtaking. They played most of their new album along with a few songs from the other two, and each of the band members really put their all into performing. Peter himself was so endearing and friendly both on stage and off stage. While they were very serious about their "no encore" policy, it was made up by the fact that after the show, Peter himself sold their merch to fans. Seeing him perform and then seeing him in such a casual setting made the show feel that much more intimate. Homeshake performed four shows that week in Brooklyn, and my friend and I went to see his third show, but after seeing him just that once, we instantly regretted not buying tickets to all four shows and seeing him four times in three days. The tickets were cheap and the venue was easy to find. The openers had similar music vibes, and they were just as excited to perform as we were excited to be there, and we got to interact with them after the show as well. Overall, Homeshake is an incredible artist with great music, and you can be sure that the next time they're performing in my area, I'll be going to every single show possible.

"Mac DeMarco is not the same without Peter Sagar, but thankfully we've got Homeshake"—a very true cliche you run into every now and then in the Youtube comment section. The kids flocking in the first rows, scrolling Instagram through the supporting performance would agree.

Instantly, the concern of how will the bedroom pop sound translate to a live setting arises. But Pete and the homies eliminate any doubts through a rich, very retro soundscape, at times adding powerful twists to the studio versions—where "Khmlwugh" especially stands out. The playful arrangements and repetitive phrasings leave a strong impression that Pete writes all of them, which brings even more spotlight to him, even though it's apparent he doesn't enjoy it. Nor does the rest of the band, standing firmly behind the three walls. Let the music speak for itself. And in case it doesn't, his voice will make sure it does, with his perfect delivery and unique usage of pitch shifters. Even during stage banter.

Selling out the Paradiso Noord is a fair sign that Pete doesn't live off old glory, although the Stratocaster duo certainly evokes Mac's spirit, without question. We do get a very subtle remnant of goofy, snarky DeMarco days with a 6-tone homage to Korn's "Falling Away From Me" between songs. But what sets Pete out from Mac the most is his policy of opposing encores. However, in Paradiso Noord we got one. From Pete all by himself.

We are thankful for his Dutch ancestry.

One of the best shows I've ever been to, and I been to quite a lot. The soud was great, the performance was genuine (as it is to expect from Peter Sagar), I would have loved that they had played maybe a bit more songs and some more of Dynamic Meditation and In The Shower, but the new album is also great so I don't mind. Anyway it had this factor of honesty that i couldn't quite get when I saw Mac back in Guadalajara. So thank you Homeshake for the great show!

I'm mildly disappointed with their show in Berlin. The band only played slightly more than 1 hour. Despite having the whole band there, the encore was done solely by the frontman, and it was only one song. I also expected more energy and more genuine interactions with the audience. All in all, I'm glad I saw Homeshake live and they played some of my favourite songs, but it definitely wasn't my favourite show.

Great show in Portland last night. Very talented musicians playing something that sounds like a combination of Prince and Beck, but slowed down in tempo with a heavy R&B influence. Great beats and interesting breaks woven together by a deft mix of old school minimalism and current technology.

Awesome show! Killer set list with awesome grooves. Bootleg Theater is a badass venue.HOMESHAKE all day every day! Got shake hands with Pete and hugged Mac Demarco! Great 1yr anniversary with my wife!

yo sick as HELL! sad cuz homeshake was sick though and definitely had to cut the show short. still awesome tho, the venue was super cozy and great vibes all around. would see homeshake again 10/10

he was pretty boring tbf, left half way through. he was pretty boring tbf, left half way through.he was pretty boring tbf, left half way through. he was pretty boring tbf, left half way through.

It was a really fun experience and I really liked it. Great job Pete :).

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Decent music, very cool concert. I'll be back to see other artists at the Bootleg. It's a nice space with good lighting and air flow. BOYO, on of the openers, was really awesome.