LCD Soundsystem + The Juan Maclean + Shit Robot @ SAT

On November 19th, LCD Soundsystem along with DFA Records label mates The Juan Maclean and DJ Shit Robot, graced Montréal's Society for Arts & Technology with their presence. The event was planned by the I Love Neon collective and dubbed "Anthem Loves Montréal", underlining the Canadian launch of Anthem magazine's new issue which happens to include a piece on our fair city. The evening's revelry also included Montréal DJs Sean Kosa & Jordan Dare.


All three DJs delivered solid sets, although both Kosa's and Shit Robot's were somewhat relegated to the background as a large part of the crowd - the "rock" part - did not seem inclined to boogie. Since the room was packed this meant that it was difficult to dance without having to guard what little lebensraum you could secure with your elbows, a predicament which was further amplified by the exponentially increasing number of plastic beer glasses that were lining the floor, begging to be kicked out of the way. The sale of a reduced amount of tickets would've been greatly appreciated by one and all.

As for the live part of the event: both bands were set up with "full cowbell equipment", that is to say a lot of live percussive instruments, along with synths and guitars. The Juan Maclean gave a great, energetic show, providing a surprisingly effective translation of their music to a live setting. LCD Soundsystem were simply superb. Frontman James Murphy masterfully lead his band from one song to the next, ever increasing the intensity of the performance by throwing in insane cowbell solos into the mix. Truly a sight to behold.

Too bad we didn't get to hear LCD Soundsystem's "Beat Connection" and "Disco Infiltrator", as well as The Juan Maclean's "You Can't Have It Both Ways" and "By The Time I Get To Venus", but the DFA live crew gave us a hell of a show nonetheless.

Check out Anthem Magazine, LCD Soundsystem & The Juan Maclean's label DFA Records, as well as the I Love Neon web site.