What set this concert apart for me was Kishi Bashi’s ability to keep us grounded. This wasn’t just a blissful romp; he also got political and emotional (but thankfully not at the same time). I felt Beach Goth was surprisingly absent of political rhetoric, but Kishi Bashi made up for it by emphasizing the importance of voting, specifically against a certain GOP nominee. “I write songs about love and unity,” he explained, “and so I can’t endorse a candidate whose name rhymes with dump and chump.”
Sawdust & Gin 