On September 13th, 2019, Pvris played an earth-shattering after-show at Chicago’s very own Bottom Lounge. The Massachusetts band manages to give a solid performance each time, handling each moment with grace and passion.
Regardless of it being an aftershow, Pvris still gives the act the same effort and respect of headlining show. The feel-good crowd never disconnected from frontwoman, Lynn Gunn.
Lynn always tends to give her share of spontaneity each show; with quirky commentary or stellar vocals that vary vastly from the studio version of the albums. Despite the serious tones of her music and lyricism, her more colorful personality always shines through.
Even having opened with their newer, vibrant borderline-pop singles “Hallucinations” and “Death of Me”, it was a pleasant, well-received surprise. Even with the subtle switch in sound, the setlist blended well together, not missing a beat.
Considering that the show is just an aftershow, a more intimate setting that the music festival performance, it gave a more personal vibe to the performance Lynn was giving.
When Pvris performs a song, their delivery is always sincere. You feel every note and every word that they give. The sound was crisp, as the instruments truly stood out, especially during solos.
What I didn’t anticipate was the presence of their melancholic ballads, which carried so much emotional weight in the moment. However, these songs still set the mood without bringing anyone down.
Even with classics like “My House” and “St. Patrick”, the trio still gives it their all as if they were performing it for the first time.
As a fanatic of Pvris, I had never experienced having Lynn up-close in the crowd, up until now. When I say this in an intimate show, I mean it.
The moment Lynn snuck backstage, the crowd surely enough lost its mind. With security watching her ever step, she managed to wriggle through the crowd and climb up to a high platform. By this point, I knew that this was my most engaging Pvris show yet.
When artists do this, although understandable when they don’t, it gives the audience the opportunity to feel special. For a moment, they’re close to their favorite singer, being serenaded from up close.
As much as I prefer a lengthier lineup, I can’t help but trade that experience with this one. Having experienced several performances at the Bottom Lounge, Pvris’s aftershow stands out as a major highlight.
While their sound has lent it’s hand to more pop-like melodies, I can’t deny any of their new songs as bangers. Perhaps the uptempo songs of their previous album AWKOHAWNOH, became a gateway drug that prepared us for this. “Anyone Else” and “What’s Wrong” totally foreshadowed and I have no complaints.
Considering that they still have an entire album to deliver, I know that it’s in my best interest to save up for a potential album tour. Even now, Pvris is still turning heads by making history with their tastefully blended electro-pop, alt rock sound.
Each Pvris member deserves all the praise they receive, especially for giving the crowd the memorable performance they asked for. I hope to see them again promptly, regardless if they are rocking a headliner or giving another modest show like this one
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