Taking the stage as one of the originators of chillwave, Toro y Moi’s lead knob-twister Chaz Bundick left the cold to the bitter winter night outside, heating things up with the synth-based enthusiasm of upbeat party starter “Rose Quartz.” The band kept the sold-out audience hopping along to the funky electro pop beats splattered throughout new release Anything In Return while incorporating fan favorites “New Beat” and “Still Sound” into the crowd-pleasing mix. As usual, Bundick calmly commanded the dance floor from behind the keyboard as he continued his reign as one of the genre’s leading examples of a new style of frontman who is somehow amped up and laid back all at the same time.
Reviewed for Chicago Innerview.
Jessica Mlinaric founded Urban Explorer in 2010 to inspire curious travelers by highlighting history, culture, and hidden gems in Chicago and beyond. She is the author of ‘Secret Chicago’ and ‘Chicago Scavenger.’ Jessica has visited 20+ countries and 30+ U.S. states. She has more than 16 years of experience as a marketing strategist and works as a freelance writer and photographer.
