Hot Chip

Great site and great party with Hot Chip! We're from Barcelona (Spain) and we were on vacation for several U.S. cities. When we learned that they would be in Philadelphia we think of buying tickets in advance but just a month ago we saw in the Sonar festival in our city. The place we liked and how soon we were in the front row. Chromatics good openers too!

It was hot in the crowd and humid throughout NYC last night. The forecasted rain would have been welcome at one point, and the show would have went on. In fact, vocalist and synth player Joe Goddard was away on paternity leave and represented by a floating head, kind of like Marlon Brando as Jor-El. I hope his kid has super powers. But I wish I'd skipped this show. The crowd was more fun during Hercules and Love Affair, who were a solid opening act. But while the headliners played, everyone seemed more content to crowd in, smoke and record the show with their phone or camera rather than dance. I saw Hot Chip at the Phoenix in Toronto on their last tour, and it was an amazing show. I know what they're capable of live. Alexis Taylor sounded sheepish as his invited the crowd to an after-show DJ set at Brooklyn Bowl. As well he should have.

Incredible, such a talented band who are excellent at what they do. It looked like everyone at the show had an amazing time as did I!

Just an all around amazing show. the band got really into it and the energy was electric. Dancing and Jaming non stop.

This is the second time I've seen Hot Chip live and they do not disappoint. Their live show is energetic and full of surprises. They change up and remix their songs in medley-like fashion. If you're looking for a show to move your feet, don't let Hot Chip pass you by.

Splendid show. Dorky and sexy. Have decided they are the nerd Dead and infinitely stalkable.

Hot Chip- awesome as usual. Alexi is the man and they should come around more often! If you get the chance to see them live, SEE THEM!

Hot Chip was great - crowd was totally into it. BUT...The XX (opener who I hadn't heard of) was amazing!

I'm starting to think that missing a hot chip show might be the biggest mistake you could make.

This was a killer concert. Loved every minute of it. Would see them again any opportunity I had. Amazing vocals live, and dig the way they play in concert, slight tweaks to instruments and sounds of the original tracks. My only issue was how packed that show was and there were some really obnoxious shovers and just people who threw some mad elbows into my sides. I just want to dance.

Place was bumpin'. Sold out show. Sound quality was impeccably mixed. Excellent stage performance and crowd interaction. The Riv. is always prime for loud without losing certain frequencies. I can't say enough good things about the show. I bet the maintenance crew had to tighten some bolts around the place the next day. btw the drummer/sampler in the XX is amazing to watch/hear.

The show lacked the house shaking attack that I remembered the band for. The unannounced opening act put the crowd to sleep and it took 50 minutes between sets while we stood there with the house lights up waiting for the band. Hot Chip played barely an hour's worth of music and said goodnight. Hot Chip has lost their raw, energy filled edge and now are have gotten big enough that they can suck and still sell out a venue.

It was my first time seeing them live, and I am glad that I traveled to experience it. Hot Chip put on an amazing show that motivated the crowd to break out and dance. The vocals and sounds were magnificent. I would definitely see them again.

I was not a huge Hot Chip fan and I truly fell in love, Also I had heard of the xx, listened to a few songs on myspace before i left and I was truly impressed

the xx was pretty good but hot chip was AWESOME. they are incredible live. go see it.

Hot Chip took me up to cloud nine. The bands energy enveloped the audience and everyone was dancing. I was surprised by how impressive the vocal combination when Alexis Taylor and Joe Goddard sang in unison because each voice is so different but they balance one another. I can't wait to these guys again, it was by far one of the best shows that I've seen in a while.

The show looked great and sounded great. My only complaint is just a personal preference: I would have appreciated more songs from their albums before One Life Stand.

Hot Chip was one of the best shows I have ever seen! It was amazing! Each of the performers was multi-talented; they each played many instruments and vocals as well. The Riviera was packed body-to-body, but it was so worth standing in the crowd! If you get a chance to see this band! DO IT! (Lallapalooza is coming this Summer!)

Show was great! New songs, great lighting, cool chandeliers, A+.

Hot Chip put on a high energy show that will make you dance. They played a good mix of old and new songs. They ignored most of their quieter ballads which was fine by me. They kept the energy up during most of the show.

FANTASTIC show!! Hot Chip has so much eneregy and talent that this is one of the best shows to come to Chicago since last April when they were here!

Great live energy, entire crowd was dancing and having a great time, riv was a sick venue. These guys do rock/electronic music right

Hot chip is amazing. Beyond amazing. Great show!!!

The most remarkable part of the show was when the crowed went nuts after The XX left the stage. Never before have I seen an audience insist that the opening act return for an encore. When the techs began breaking down their equipment and setting up Hot Chip, the audience hissed and booed. Even when Hot Chip took a break before their encore, the audience again began to chat "XX". The most unremarkable part of the show was The Fox's lame acoustics. If not for The Fox always sounding so lame it would have been a four star show.

The XX was a short show, but Hot Chip was legit. I would not recommend going to this type of show if you can only get balcony seating...

frickin helllof good. the XX killed it, and hotchip exceeded all expectations. i even got the setlist

The XX got the show started. They did what they do, play dreamy soft rock with a tinge of R&B. They played well. But I really wish the percussion was louder. Hot Chip played songs from many albums, but besides one song, the crowd really wasn't into it. I mean, they play dance pop/rock music. But no one was really moving. People at the very front were stoic. I wasn't really feeling it so i decided to walk around for the second half of the show. Overall, not a bad show, just not what I was looking for.

REALLY ENJOYED THE OPENER. The Xx rocked. Should have let them have an encore.

I went to their concert to see The XX who were the opening band that night. The XX was good (a bit too big a venue for them perhaps, but it was nice anyway). But I really can't understand how these two bands got to play together. I hated Hot Chip and left after 5 songs, which I usually never do. Sounded like pathetic dance music from the 80's (the worst of it). Totally miserable.

Two of my favorite bands in one night, in one of the best venues in the bay area, I had some pretty big expectations. It was even better than I thought it could be! Super rocking!

Amazing show. Loved the way they upped the jam for the live show. The lighting was killer. Danced my Ass off.

Hot Chip sounded nothing like their CD. Period - worst concert I've gone to.

Both Passion Pit and Hot Chip rocked it! They sound amazing live. I loved that they primarily played their upbeat songs. They played some of their new stuff but also their popular older songs. The Hollywood Bowl is an amazing venue and the price for the seats I purchased was a super deal! I hope both bands are at Coachella in 2013.

Well honestly this show was rather dissappointing. Omar Souleyman's set had no energy and could not to be heard over the throngs of people showing up late. Michael Angelakos, of Passion Pit, could have easily been drunk as he sloppily sang most of the material from Chunk of Change and Manners but very little from the album they're touring with, Gossamer. Most of the songs just sounded like bad versions of tracks off the album and many unique bits of the sound that could have been played live, like the sax on "The Reeling", was just a playback as the band stood around. Hot Chip was by far the best of the night though, with a good mix of new and old, steel drums and bongos, and a great presence with the crowd. However, all of the bands were plagued by sound issues that would seem to have been The Bowl's fault. Souleyman was quiet and only into the set was the volume increased a bit, although it was still rather difficult to hear. Another problem could have been the problem that the KCRW host never showed up to the concert, and Souleyman just started playing without introduction. Passion Pit was loud although every once in a while random aspects of the sound like bass and treble were bumped for a few seconds to a minute. You couldn't hear the guitars in Hot Chip although this didn't stop frequent feedback issues although at least the set was loud! I was really looking forward to all three performances but in my opinion only Hot Chip delivered a really good show.

Passion pit is not a good band to open for Hot Chip.

Everything was fantastic about this show at Hollywood Bowl! It sounded great, the energy was radiant and the crowd was such a good time group of people! I only wish it had lasted a bit longer!

The stage lighting was a neat homage to their "Ready for the Floor" video. The band was obviously having fun throughout the show, while skillfully performing a set worthy of a live concert recording. Go see Hot Chip.

Very good, hot day and venue was nice and cool. Hot Chip was awesome although I wish they played more old stuff. Sounded great though!

soooooo good! very entertaining band. great opener!

I really enjoyed the concert at Electric Factory. I had already seen Hot Chip in NYC but here I could see all the members as well as enjoy the music much better. My boyfriend, who did not know the band, also enjoyed their music, which is perfect for dancing. They are great live.

band that can play live dance music. great that their live perfomance is different from the albums.

Great venue, nice sound and one of the best bands in the world!

Hot Chip played a wonderful performance in BK's Prospect Park. Awesome venue, quick moving ticket lines, access to varieties of beer however that afternoon it POURED cats and dogs... many though the show would be cancelled/postponed. Hot Chip showed up and played on... for only an hour and ten mins. SUPER short show. ended by 10:10. As a dedicated fan, who trekked out to BK on a weeknight, it was disappointing and I think the band should have given it their all... another 20 mins would have done the crowd proud and made the crappy weather, transit to BK and standing on the muddy ground worth it.

On their stronger songs, amazing, on their weaker songs a bit too long, and a strange encore, but overall great.

Hot Chip has long been one of my favorite bands but with their performance at Terminal 5, it's official: This band is the best band ever!! The songs were great performed live and you could tell that they were having as much fun as the audience. That's rare and I would pay $$$$ to see them again! If they are in your town anytime soon, run and see them!!!

Best live performance I've ever seen. period. I really hope these guys blow up HUGE in the US, but I also, selfishly, want to keep them as my "underground" favorite. Cannot wait to see them live again.

Terminal 5 has phenomenal sound, but if you come there early and have good spots, hang onto them. Unless you're the first row on any of the mezzanine, you will see diddly squat. Buddy system gets the job done. Hot Chip is one of my top bands and they sure put on a hell of a show. I love the fact their "sound" changes between performances, they are constantly experimenting and trying to improve their melodies. I love seeing artists grow in real time. See them if you can

Great show............................. Great venue!

Dappled with new tracks, anchored in old ones- hot chip totally rocked out. They wisely pushed back (versus canceling!) their show due to crazy hail/rain only hours earlier... Thank you for sticking it out!! I felt the volume was a little too soft- never need to hear myself singing and I definitely could. That said the light show was totally sweet!! Overall kicka** concert!

The venue was chill, wish it were more intimate but still awesome for an outdoor concert. The sound system is not great but Hot Chip managed to tweak it, so good

After heavy storms, Hot Chipdid their thing in Brooklyn. Considering the outdoor venue, the sound was excellent and music was very enjoyable. Those that wanted to dance did and those that wanted to sit on the hill and watched had fun also. Since the park is in a residential area, the show regretfully ended about 10:30. Still, it was q;uite satisfying.

The concert series at the Band Shell have become a tradition for me. They are simply one of the best parts of the summer. They always choose great bands. Hot Chip kept the crowd moving all night long dancing. Couldn't have asked for a better night.

Would have been a 5 star concert if the vocals were balanced better. The solo vocals that were at the correct levels were excellent.

The best concert I've been to since the same band played at Terminal 5 in 2009.

It was raining all day and I was worried it would be canceled but no! The rain stopped and brought excellent weather. Google provided a free blanket to lay on until the opening act started. Very short wait times for beer, food and bathrooms.

They played a brilliant gig. The reason I deducted a star is because I thought the set was a bit short. To their credit though, it was a charitable event so they may not have been getting a whole lot for it. I've seen them twice before and they do rank as one of my favourite live acts.

Great 80's dance music and they really rocked it!!!

Was great! Room to dance, sloped slab and great atmosphere, no rain!

I've been going to live shows for over 17 years now and I can honestly say this was in my top 5 all-time best live shows. I cannot wait to see them again tonight at Terminal 5. I really hope they make it back to the US within a year.

Hot Chip put on an amazing show! It was one big dance party in Prospect Park - DEF go see them if you ever have the chance!

could not have been better. the sound, the song selection, everything was spot on.

Hotness! in every sense of the world. Great organization, great bands.

this was the very first time I heard Hot Chip lived... and they were absolutely AMAZING! The opening performance by XX was equally incredible and energetic! It was a great idea having both bands to perform at the venue. The crowd went nuts over them both. It was by far one of the best concerts I have ever been. I can't wait until either of the future performances!

I have seen Hot Chip live in Chicago 3 times now and I absolutely have to say first and foremost that they always put their all into their shows. They're high-energy, even all the band mates are jumping around as they play, really getting into it which makes for an excellent atmosphere. The only slightly disparaging thing I have to say relates to the venue- the Riviera is not a very good place to see a concert because of the design of the auditorium. Anyone who wasn't in one of the first few rows has almost no sight-lines because the slope of the floors don't do much for staggered viewing angles. I have seen them previously at the Vic and at the Metro, both of which are much better for seeing the band on stage, the Metro especially. That said though, Hot Chip put on such a great show that you didn't have to see them to get down and dance to the music, speaks to their talent as live-performers.

awesome. they were great, exactly what i expected. theyre coming back for lala, holla.

This was my second time catching Hot Chip, the first being at Outside Lands Music Festival earlier in the year. It was so much fun to see them perform again. They rocked the house and had everyone dancing like fools. It was great. Sarah Jones was phenomenal on drums.

Seriously one of the funnest shows I've ever been to...and I've been to a lot of live shows. I did not stop dancing the entire night. I left the venue a sweaty, exhausted mess, but was so very happy! I love Hot Chip and will see them every single time they play in my area. You really should too.

The concert was about an hour and a half and high energy the whole time. Loved it!

They rocked, keeping the energy up and transitioning from song to song. Very up beat, danceable, killer show.

Excellent energy, flow from song to song. Good mix of albums covered in setlist. Amazing Bruce Springsteen cover.

Roseland is a dump. The beer was skanked. Band came on really late, especially for a Tuesday. Band was great, played all the best but no encore. I feel jipped without an encore.

The opening acts were fine. The DJ set was a little too long but that's what I expected. The actual show was amazing. The venue was great. There seemed to be a lot of room and the bathroom was large enough and efficient to handle the crowd.

Acoustics were not great. They didn't play any older songs which was a bummer.

Amazing show, superb musicians but they should stay playing a DJ Set... The atmosphere was ready to start partying...

They rushed through the show. Drinks were overpriced.

I have seen hot chip 5 times and every time it the best show and best experience. This was almost surreally bad. The sound was terrible at Roseland (I had forgotten just how bad), and the setlist was nearly perverse. How can you not play your most popular track off your new album when you are only playing one night in the city. Thoroughly disappointed in this evening.

Hot Chip is one of those bands. Funky, driving and just downright awesome. I've loved them since their first album and this new tour didnt disappoint. The crowd responded by dancing and having a great time. DO NOT MISS THEM!!!!! HOB is a great venue for this tour and everyone from the staff to its patrons made it a incredible night. Well done!!!

Fantastic dance party! Their set was a little short (a little over an hour), but it was perfect for a Monday night.

The set was 60 minutes and felt like it ended right when they were getting into it. Definitely the shortest concert I've ever been to. When you buy tickets in advance, especially at $40, you expect a great show. This wasn't it.

Great show, good vibe. The band definitely delivered ... playing old and new tunes. Nice big dance party and friendly people. Refreshing to get my groove on with original tunes.

Great concert and cool crowd! They're better live!

I was looking forward to Hot Chip for my Fox Theater deflowering. I got loge tickets. The seats in that area are large and set in pairs with cocktail tables in between. The rows are far apart, so there's plenty of legroom. Of course the renovated Fox is jaw-droppingly gorgeous. The youtube videos of the opener, Yacht, were enticing, but the sound was unpleasantly muddy. I hoped this would only be a problem for them, but the larger number of instruments in Hot Chip just made the sound worse. The vocals were too prominent and disasterously out of tune at the beginning, and the sound was even more muddy. There was a weird emphasis on the center frequencies. We left early, and werent alone in doing so.

much more upbeat than i expected. full-on dance party!

The show was pretty good. Hot Chip did and awesome job and had lots of new variation on old classics. the only real downside to the event was the sound levels were poor. They boosted the bass way too much and so overall the sound was really muddy. At times it was really hard to hear the guitar or synth parts while the vocals and drums were very clear. The venue could use some improvement either on it's sound system or just the sound guy himself needs to balance out the bass more.

As usual, Hot Chip was a fun show to watch but was it just me or did they slow down their tempo a bit? I went thinking that I would dance my a** off but just wasn't as "dance-able" as the last show. It was still a great show regardless!

Saw them two years ago, same venue. Completely different vibe. This show was just ok. Great lights and visual effects, but overall lackluster music. Last show we danced hard this one not so much. Played a lot off new album and When they finally would play their hits (only a few played!) they were remixed to the point we could barely tell what song it was!

Hot Chip is always a great live show, but having YACHT as an opener was awesome. I couldn't think of too many frontmen/women different than with these two bands, so they're an oddly appropriate pairing. :)

SOOOOOO GOOOODDD.. I would totally want to watch Hot Chip every time they come back!

So much fun and amazing energy from both bands! We had a great time

Hot Chip + Hollywood Bowl was a great combination. The set could have been longer but I think they were restricted. We got there early for Passion Pit and in my opinion they were Coldplay - light (whispy, lightweight and just OK). But Hot Chip had great energy and sound. Would definitely see them again.

What a fantastic show! Couldn't have asked for a better sunday evening. Weather, per usual, was great. I wished Passion Pit went second but once Hot Chip started playing I forgot all about PP.

I could hardly understand the vocals for both acts. I thought maybe it was just Passion Pit because I had never seen them live, but then Hot Chip came on and there was the same problem. The music was still good, though. I was pleasantly surprised by how much I liked Omar Souleyman. Fun, interesting music to get the crowd pumped up.

Amazing show and venue...only negative was literally every hipster around us was smoking, couldn't escape it in the park

Seen Hot Chip multiple times and this was best time. Wish Gang Gang was able to play longer though

dude. this was the mega mega. hot chip in the summertime. in the park. seriously the hotness. buncha cool synthies, buncha late 80s influences, and a ton of cute people dancing together to pop song. YES, PLEASE. more more more. love love love.

Hot Chip was great! The House of Blues is the worst venu ever. I've been to shows here before and wasn't impressed, and this was the last straw. I will never go there again, which is a shame because they have a lot of shows coming up that i would love to go to. Bottom line...if you ever see that Hot Chip is in town - GO! but NOT if it's at the House of Blues...

I'm a fan of hot chip, although this show was kind of disappointing. We arrived around 10p, and only got to hear about 5 songs. The concert was over and we were out the door at 10:45. Sad, b/c I felt like just as we were all starting to get into the music, it was over. I feel like he should have been able to play until at least midnight!!

Hot Chip is my favorite live band. They rocked it. Everyone was dancing the entire time and they sounded amazing. I wish I could live it over again. They are truly an amazing group to see perform live.

Great show, great crowd, ok venue. I'd go see them again.

The venue, people and show were amazing. Had a great time!