In a set that seemed made for summer Sunday afternoons, the Brooklyn band’s easygoing indie pop performance was as sunny as the bright reflection off the Chicago skyline. Blending new tracks from Belong, released in March, with familiar favorites from their 2009 debut, Pains were a welcome respite of luminous balance in a blissfully hectic weekend.
Enjoy a video of “Heart in Your Heartbreak” below. Read the rest of my review and get MP3s at Indieball.com.
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.
