When I heard that The Armed was coming to the West Coast for their Ultrapop tour, I booked a flight from Portland, Oregon just to see them.
THE SHOW itself was absolutely insane. The music was incredible, the folks on stage displayed such thoughtful, entertaining, and visceral showmanship, and I walked away feeling both electrified and bulldozed by the lightning rod energy of a thousand suns.
THE EXPERIENCE: The Armed has one of the most inclusive fan bases in music. I made friends and shared friendly conversation with no less than 20 people, met a few members of the band, and walked away feeling like I had experienced something deeply personal and emotionally rousing -- something we're all needing after the past two years.
You don't need to be a fan of a particular kind of music to enjoy The Armed's live show. If you find yourself enthralled by highest-caliber performance art, make this band a bucket-list show.