JACKSON, Wyo. — Angst never left us, it just evolved into digital perfection. That’s not the case with organic, human friction and the cinematic tensions of subculture America, amplified by early-2000s-born post-punk garage rock and mid-2000s-born dreamy art rock. Interpol and Youth Lagoon team up at King Concerts this Sunday.
Formed in New York City in 1997, Interpol emerged alongside bands The Strokes, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, and TV on the Radio. Crafting moody indie rock with angular guitar riffs, complex baselines, and baritone vocals, the band drew comparisons to The Cure and Joy Division. The band’s 2002 debut, Turn on the Bright Lights, became an acclaimed modern classic of the decade, capturing the anxious shadowy mood of New York City after the September 11 attacks. Interpol is coming off recent international stops, including Lollapalooza South America and European club dates. The quintet has released three songs from its forthcoming release, This Mirror Weighs a Ton, set to release August 28.
Boise-based Youth Lagoon is the longtime project of Trevor Powers. With his uncannily sweet falsetto, Youth Lagoon’s soundscapes have done some traveling, from a mesmerizing style of lo-fi dream pop to neo-psychedelia to delicate, Americana-tinged story songs.
King Concerts presents Interpol with Youth Lagoon at the top of Snow King Mountain. GA tickets are still available, starting at $85, which includes gondola access. Gondola access opens at 5 p.m. Opening bands start at 6 p.m. and headliners at 8 p.m. SnowKingMountain.com.
