The Sounds

Great performance and the crowd atmosphere was enjoyable as well.

The sounds are such an amazing band to see live. They sound great and Maja always puts on a great show. She loves to interact with the fans. The opening acts, My Jerusalem and Zipper Club were great as well. The venue was The Masquerade (hell). I really was not impressed with that location to tell you the truth. In Atlanta there are 4 different Masquerade locations. Got kind of tricky since I was out of town. The overall neighborhood it was held in wasn't very welcoming either. I hope next time they come through they will play in Charlotte. There's plenty of great venues there. Overall I was super pumped about the show. I got front a front row spot though.

The Sounds were amazing! The show was full of energy and sounded great. This was my first time seeing them live, and is definitely see them again.

Super powerful band, amazing live, Excellent show.

the sounds kicked butt. i cant wait till they come back to vegas...

All three bands were amazing. Maia notice me and said my name. I had a great time in Vegas and I'll b back for sure. Thanks for the HOB staff for getting my prego gf a chair!

AMAZING...can't wait for the next show on Wednesday!

The Sounds are so amazing. I've been a long time fan and have been waiting a long time to see them. They sounded amazing live and had an awesome stage presence. Even if you've never heard of The Sounds I recommend seeing them. They're an amazing band with great music. If you like to dance and rock out to great music, you'll definitely have a good time seeing The Sounds.

Loved the Sounds!!!!!! Looked and sounded awesome! Come back again....

The show was terrific! They played all their hits and the energy was incredible. it was great to see so many Sounds fans under one roof!

AWESOME! The sounds, of course, did an amazing job of entertaining and the venue was great! Crowd control was well managed, and there was an overall feeling of excitement from the crowd. Drinks were WAY too expensive though.

Fun show, lots of energy! Musically a good mix of rock and dance, plus a hot chick singer!

I really enjoyed that rainy night in San Francisco with The Sounds. It was my first time to see them live after a million times that they have been here in the Bay Area. It was a marathon with 4 acts in the concert billing. The Kids in the Bar- a duo DJ combo was so cool as the opener and in-between set relief act. There was a brief technical problem before the main band at around 11 p.m., but people have been boozed-up to care less. The Limousines was awesome, a price worth paying for in itself. They sang a great version of Paul Simon's "Call Me, Al." The third act- The Funeral Party could have been better. The concert was truly a success- it was also Félix Rodríguez's birthday. The band and friends joined together in stage to toast and to sing "Happy Birthday." We were lucky to be part of the impromptu celebration.

The Sounds are festival main stage material. So glad I finally got to see them live!

Waited out side for 4 hours in the cold rain just to get a spot along the barricade. The wait was well worth it. Shook Eric's hand from Limousines, made eye contact with Maya and shook her hand as well. Great seats, great show,

Wow, she can really rock some socks! I felt like I was watching Blondie! She brought it back to the old school type of rock, cigarette's and little shorts...I must know who her personal trainer is, bc her legs were smokin' hot! They were very entertaining live and my friend and I had a total blast!

the sounds were really good. it was kind of confusing because they had an opening band who seemed appropriate but while it appeared that there were two other bands for a total of four, the first of the four was actually two djs who came on in between every band and at the start. So it was three bands and a dj group. there were some radically different things going on in the crowd. it was very volatile. Good triumphed over evil in the end, but the crowd at the start was not the crowd for the sounds. I don't know what they were there for, but they lost.

The Sounds taking the stage was the absolute best part of the show. They did not disappoint by starting off with some of their best hits before laying into some new material from their recent album. They performed 3 encores for the excited crowd and gave us our money's worth. The highlight of the night for me came when they slowed down the tempo and played a terrific rendition of "Night After Night." Brilliant show.

Only wanted to see Natalia Kills and she no showed

The Sounds have always been in my top 3 favorite bands of all time and FINALLY seeing them was almost religious! It was also my first time at Webster Hall and it rocked! Cute bartenders, decent prices for being in the city. Overall, the show was absolutely amazing!

This concert was AMAZING. I originally only bought tickets to see Natalia Kills (the opening act) but once I started listen to The Sounds music, I fell in love. Kids At The Bar started off the night for DJing for AN HOUR AND A HALF. Natalia Kills went on next and she was absolutely incredible! She did eight songs and the crowd really enjoyed her. Kids At The Bar came back on stage for a half hour and no one payed any attention. Around 9:30 The Sounds went on stage and played 16 songs. When Maja finished performing "Night After Night", she came up to me and signed my album! This had to be one of the best concerts I've ever been to!

missed the opening act but Natalia Kills was better than I expected, her live show made me a fan and The Sounds were as amazing as I've heard they are, I had so much fun dancing and was so impressed when a bunch of fans climbed on stage during the last song. great show!

This was a long awaited concert for me and I LOVED EVERY MINUTE OF IT!!!!! This was probably the best concert i have ever been to. The Sounds rocked it hard. They were authentic, powerful, and passionate...true rock stars. I'm in love with them! The Limousines were also amazing and explosive. I'm a new fan! Natalia Kills was aggressively pop which was fun. And The Kids at the Bar held it all together...not always an easy job, but they did it effortlessly. The best was when you saw how much fun they were having...they enhanced my experience for sure. LOVED IT ALL...CAN'T WAIT TO SEE THEM AGAIN!

This was my second Sounds concert and it was absolutely amazing. They are so fun to watch and are definitely worth seeing. It was really great to see how genuinely happy Maja was when she was performing. She made my night one I'll never forget. =)

Mia was amazing, the music was clear and powerful, and they played one awesome hit after another.

If you like stampedes and mosh pits, all while trying to watch a self-consumed girl smoke on stage, this is for you! If not, stay far away!

I was blown away by Maja's performance & the rest of the band! Really amazing & an all around kick-ass show! They sounded fanominal live. Maja has such great stage presents, if Jagger, Jett, & Blondie had a love child, you would get Maja. She got up close to the audience, invited fans on stage, panty flashed the crowd, & stage dived! I can't wait for them to come back around on tour again.

FRIGGIN AWESOME! She flashed us and smoked on stage! OH YEAH!

Maja is ELECTRIC on-stage, she really connects with the crowd and is a total rockstar. i go to a lot of live shows and this is one of the best I've ever been to, great energy! even some of the songs I wasn't that big of a fan of before were given new life during the live performance. a couple of my friends who didn't know The Sounds loved it too. highly recommend!

The show was fantastic. The sounds has a really strong following, so the people that are into them are REALLY into them, even if the band isn't mainstream popular. I had an amazing time! I have always wanted to see this band perform live and I completely got into it... maybe even *way* too into it. ::) I enjoyed the show 120%. Maja was completely blown away by the crowd, I know it. Everyone was singing their lungs out with her. Amazing amazing show.

Bands didn't start play till 8pm and "The Sounds" started at 10pm. So I was kind of tired and unfortunately did not stay till the very end. I gave it 4 stars only because of that.. Overall show was awesome, cool opening bands and the DJs rocked it!!!!

the show was amazing. it was a killer time and everyone in the crow was great

Good show. Alot of energy. One big dance party. Yes

Lots of energy, great stage presence. Maja is awesome and the band all looked like they were having fun up there. Great set list too - we danced almost the entire show.

Royale is my new favorite place to see a concert. The venue is small enough that there's no bad place to be. The two opening acts, Kids at the Bar and Natalia Kills, were excellent! The Sounds were amazing live! I think they sound better live than recorded (which is not always the case!). They covered most of their big hits across all 4 albums. I highly recommend seeing them if you're able. They put on a great, high-energy show that will be remembered for a long time!

They have a great stage presence and got the crowd involved with the songs.

It was amazing. The put on a fantastic show, nothing about it could have been better. Maja made great connections with the audience, and it was just one of the best shows I've ever been to.

I was in the very front row pretty much touching the stage. The crowd was pumped for them to come out. As soon as the Sounds came out, everyone went wild. Maja has such awesome stage presence. She kept swinging her microphone around everywhere and kicking her feet up in the air. She is so much more beautiful in person. Definitely would go if they came around again!

This isn't the first time I've seen the sounds and they seem to get better and better. I would highly recommend them to anyone who likes this style of music. They can't be beat for the value.

Besides the pushing and shoving everything was awesome! But it would've been nice if they would've played in a bigger venue.

This one of the best concerts ever! The Band was insanely good and interacted a lot with the crowd.

The Sounds were amazing. Definitely recommend them to everyone who enjoys a good show. She was also beautiful in person!

Maja Ivarsson has an incredible stage presence when she is preforming. The way she interacts with her fans is crazy! She gives you the feeling of importance and that you are the only one in the room. She locks into you and makes you feel like you are it. You are the only one she is entertaining! The Sounds are truly an amazing band. Also the music was great!

The Sounds always turn out an amazing show. I've been listening to them for the past eight years, so of course I love them... The proof is that I dragged my boyfriend to this concert, only knowing the few songs he's heard me play- and he had an amazing time. He said, "Rock n' roll just doesn't exist like that anymore."

This show was unbelievable, minus some of the people in the crowd who obviously were confused if we were at a concert or a library. Other than that, the show was amazing and Maja is probably the sexiest lead singer who has ever graced the Williamsburg area. Rock on, and stay sexy!

The Sounds rocked the house at 1st Avenue in Minneapolis. It was my first time at the venue and seeing the band, and I had a blast! The Sounds put on a very high energy show led by Maja, who looked amazing! (She is so fine) Anyways, The Sounds put on a show like I expect every live show to be, and it just doesn't get any better than some good 'ole live music.

Wow! Ok so I went to the show not knowing who the opening acts were and I was a little hesitant to even stay for them. But then Foxy Shazam gor on stage and all I could do was move my feet along to the music cuz boy did they whip me into a frenzy! And the Semi Precious Weapons came on and they were just as great! There were crazy outfits, not to mention a wardrobe change mid-set by the lead singer. Both bands had me wishing I knew the words so I could sing along! Then The Sounds came on and I was amazed! I heard they were good but I had no idea they would be this good! Mija belted out all the songs w such emotion, Jesper mashed on the keys and Felix was kicking out the jams. You could tell they all loved their jobs!

The sounds were amazing 3rd time going to see them in the last 3 years and we loved it. Gets better and better each time and the small venue was perfect. The band rocks and doing it all on Halloween night was amazing. We had a terrific time and would love the sounds to play every Halloween in Denver. The sound system was turned up really loud, thought it could have been turned down a bit, probably would have made it a bit better for the overall concert and I might be able to hear right now.

it was so amazing i traveld from la to san francisco to go see them and they were amazing! I Saw Them 3 times in a week and it was AWSOME!

i love her! the sound, song choice, energy... fantastic!

I never saw them in their prime but this comeback!

This was my third time seeing them live. Second time at this venue, The Sounds never fail me! I love them! And I will keep seeing them as many more times they come to town!

It was amazing!!!!!! Not bad for my first concert!

Great show at a small venue. Good energy from the band and crowd.

I go to a lot of concerts, and this is by far one of the best I have ever been too. The Sounds do an amazing job at capturing their audience and making it a fun show. The lead has fantastic stage-presence and is a seasoned performer.

Awesome.....they don't hold back. Seen them last time they toured the US and they still got it.

Third tour seeing the band - the Sounds are one of my favorite. Amazing new songs along with some of the classics! Great performers to see live!

If you like rock, and a great show, go see The Sounds!!!

Went to see Blondfire, but really liked both other acts. Strange Talk is a band I'd see again. The Sound were good, but not an act I love

The Sounds put on a great performance as always!! Love their enthusiasm and passion for the music!

The sounds never disappoint me. They always put on a great show. Can't wait until there nwxt tour.

The night was unforgettable. Loved the surprised apparence by Kids at the Bar. That made the night even better. Venue was nice, but the crowd was too crazy and was pushing too much. It was the worst crowd I have even been around. But in the end I was totally happy with watching the sounds and getting a chance to touch Maja again and she even licked my phone. Always a great night with The Sounds!

The Sounds are an awesome band!!! I loooove seeing them live. I would have given them 5 stars but the sound was kind of crappy. Maja's voice sounded muffled. Also the venue is in a undesirable area. Thank goodness I was in a group other wise I would have been afriad

As always The Sounds put on an awesome show, the energy was great and kept the crowd going wild. The setlist was perfect with all the older songs everyone loves and just the right amount of new ones. Loved it, thats why we keep coming back for more.

My wife and I have been discussing the inevitable Arcade Fire tour. It's coming. And I want to see it! They are performing this weekend as their altar ego's The Reflektors. On one hand these cats from Montreal might be the most important band working today. After the commercial and critical success of The Suburbs, there is high anticipation, and expectation for the new material. And when they do hit the road they will more than likely sell out arenas around the globe. Expect the entire arena to be packed too, not just the lower bill. Nine Inch Nails and The Killers are the mast few acts that passed through the mammoth Prudential Center. Tarps covered much of the venue. They demand a big stage. After all, there are like 30 band members. Arcade Fire are willing to bring theatre and performance art too. Their Roman Coppola directed short, "Here Comes the Night Time", is the freshest and most innovative music promotion in recent memory. A network tv special/concert film? Smart. And effective! Oh, and the new songs are pretty friggin good. I know what you are thinking? Am I supposed to be reading a recap of the Swedish pop band The Sounds? Well, yeah. But it goes back to what my wife and I discuss. She will not entertain seeing Arcade Fire because they don't "look" like rock and roll. That's the second hand if you are scoring at home. That isn't to say they are ugly- or maybe it is. I am not saying that! Someone I know is :-) Let's be honest. The look of a show is super important. Which is why, Monday night in Brooklyn, things took an unfortunate turn. Maja Ivarsson, lead singer for The Sounds, was not in top form. In November, 2011 I was highly entertained as she dominated a packed Webster Hall with her high energy and good grooves. It did not hurt that Ivarsson was heavy on bravado (chain smoking/short skirt wearing/supremely confident.) She had the moves and swagger like a 70s punk goddess- somewhere between Blondie and Joan Jett, with a dash of Abba. I was a little smitten. The last record was pretty special too. And the NYC show was on the tail end of a long, long tour. Monday Ivarsson looked several years older than her age, 34. Making the new record... or the cigarettes... or simply the everyday toll of life as a musician... have caught up to her. She was quick to mention the band was celebrating "15 years as an fu**ing band." Impressive. From age 19 she and her mates have been living the dream. The short skirt was replaced with an odd jump suit and her hair was poorly kept. She looked very different indeed. For a Monday night show the crowd was 1) large and 2) ready to rock. We arrived right before they hit the stage and there was a buzz. They opened with "No One Sleeps When I'm Awake" and everything seemed promising. She sounded better than average and that song choice was fun. If anything, they were mic'd too loud and not all on the same page. No sweat, it was the first song, first set of shows, etc. They were shaking off the rust. A few songs later when Ivarsson totally forgot several verses and the band abruptly ended "Something to Die For", their most successful track from their last record, it all went downhill. I couldn't fully engage with the new material, which has some winners. Notably, the first single, "Shake, Shake, Shake" and "The Weekend" are both groovy tunes. It was the dropped verse that sent my ears packing. Then my eyes started to wonder. Is Ivarsson ill? Is she getting along with these guys? 15 years is a long time to be together? Can you name 10 other bands who play today with their original lineup that long? It is not many, trust me. They weren't looking at each other on stage. The chemistry was messy. At least that is what I saw... and I was not alone. My posse felt the same way- and there were four of them. Even a drunk or two that poured out were heard muttering "Too bad about The Sounds tonight. They sucked." Maybe not that bad. And you can't trust every drunken hipster you hear. Something was missing though. I understand it is shallow and superficial to want to see a band for its leading lady. Madonna did not get to where she is because of her voice. Adele she is not. Looks are part of the show. When you fail to remember your own lyrics and struggle through a set you should be expect to be judged harshly. It happens. Try harder to make sure it does not happen again. And I will try not to be such an ugly American. The truth is a nasty thing.

As always The Sounds gave a phenomenal performance. The Music Hall of Williamsburg is a great venue.

Awesome, fun, entertaining show! Maja is quite the showwoman and we had a great time! I would definitely go see them again!!!

It was great to hear alot of the music off the new CD as well as their hits from the previous discs. As always, the show was high energy and the crowd was totally into it! This was my third time seeing them and I would see them again tomorrow if I could!

Great show! They played all their hits and of course played a lot of their new album. I was in the front so I got plenty of Maja crouch shots!!!

They were so amazing that my eyes watered and gave me the chills. Simply spectacular!!!! Come Back!!!

The Sounds were amazing! It's always good to see a band that's better live than they are recorded. My only complaint would be that it was such a short show! An hour and a half?! Hmm... All in all, I'd go see then again tomorrow night if I could!

The Sounds always put on a fantastic show. They are amazing. Love Em!

This concert was incredible. Foxy Shazam was made for the stage. Incredible presence and so entertaining, I hadn't heard of them until I saw them open Halloween night. Their energy is SOO exciting, they were the best opening act I have ever seen! The Sounds, a band I have wanted more than anything to see live for three years, STILL exceeded my expectations!! They rocked the entire show and for the first time at a concert, I was not satisfied throughout- meaning I just kept wanting MORE! They did so awesome, and covered all ranges of their music over the years. EPIC!!

It was pretty sweet...They're a really great live band. If you ever wonder, GO!!!

I thought it was a really good show. The lead singer as well as the rest of the members really know how to put on a show.

The sounds are amazing and put on an amazing show. Ive seen them twice now.

This show was one of the best shows I have ever experienced. I have literally seen thousands of live bands, and this group rocked the house. The vibe in the Ogden Theatre was fantastic & the crowd was super. They played for HOURS! Soooo great. Do yourself a favor and go see them live! p.s. I am not a super fan, my girlfriend is, I don't even own an album...

The Sounds are amazing period. I have seen them numerous times and they always give 110% to the crowd. Loved where it was at The Ogden. Great venue. Chill security. Parking around here SUCKS becareful. Anyways the show was amazing it was fun because most people dressed up and everyone looked crazy! I didnt see any of the opening bands it took like 30min just to find parking. Love the sounds! Best halloween ever! All the members had great costumes! I would recommend anyone to watch one of their shows, its so much fun.

This was truly unforgettable, and one of THE BEST concerts I have been to. This is a very bold statement since I work at an arena myself, and have been to an endless list of shows. I am a fairly new fan (around 2 years), and was absolutely blown away! The sound was amazing. Maja and the rest of the band sound even better than on their albums. High energy, bumping music, entertaining opening acts. BRILLIANT! FAR WORTH THE MONEY! This honestly was one of the best nights of my life.

Great Band, good music, awesome show! Europe just rocks!!!

I really LOVE the Sounds, and their mix was really good live. Good use of lighting, etc. But their choice of songs was just so disappointing! I even left early! I guess I just have a different idea of what is good from the Sounds (e.g. NOT Crossing the Rubicon). Songs like "Dance with Me" and "Much Too Long" and "24 Hours" and "Tony the Beat" are some of my mostest favoritest songs in the whole world, and I went to go see the Sounds live because I assumed that they would play these songs and it would be amazing. But they really focused on their more slow, lifeless, non-danceable songs. Bummer. The crowd in Seattle was really supportive and amazing as Seattle crowds typically are. But the Sounds totally let me down live. I guess they are going in a softer direction, so if you think Crossing the Rubicon is the best Sounds album ever, then you'll probably really enjoy their live show. For me, I relish in the good old glory days of the Dying to Say This to You era Sounds, and thus, the show was a let down.

I've always enjoyed shows at the Showbox at the Market and this show was no exception. It is one of the greatest places for a concert I've ever been to; the bars are placed well to give a good view of the stage and there's plenty of floor space for people to crowd in and rock out. I've never had an issue with the acoustics, but then I've always been up front against a speaker, so I may not be the best judge of that. The first opening act was Foxy Shazam and they blew me away. They were the best live performance I've seen from a band, hands down. Every single member was full of energy and had a chaotic stage presence that fit the band's musical style perfectly. They're worth seeing, even if you aren't a fan of their music. The following act was Semi-Precious Weapons and they definitely were a solid, hard rocking band. They were also all full of energy and did a great job of keeping the crowd's energy level up. It's easy to lose track of the band because the lead singer is definitely an attention-grabber, but, if you get a chance to see them, give some time to the other guys, as they are definitely fun to watch as well. Finally, on came the Sounds to a frenzied audience. After the high-energy open acts, the Sounds provided an interest dynamic of subtle energy. They weren't as overt as the previous acts, which both went balls to the wall on the stage; instead, the Sounds gave a powerful performance without hitting you over the head with it. The show had great flow to it, starting off with some rocking tunes, gradually slowing it down before bringing it up for the climax. I love their music, so, of course, I loved their show. My only criticism might be that the lead singer is the only one really worth watching during the show; the other guys are certainly rocking out, but unless your watching the drummer to just how exactly he does that fill or you're mesmerized by a guitarists finger-work, there's really not much to see. Maja, on the other hand, walks around the stage like she owns it (which she does). She was far more allowing of pointing the mic at the crowd than any other singer I've ever seen; at one point, she actually gave the mic to a girl in front to sing part of a song. Further along that point, maybe a little over half-way through the show, the band picked an audience member to play cowbell on-stage which can always be a dangerous prospect. They definitely made a good choice, though, as the woman they picked definitely worked with the lead singer's on-stage energy whereas most other people would probably have just stood there stock still. Picking a person with stage presence at random is a ballsy move and is really a great way of summarizing the show. If you have the opportunity, definitely a show worth catching.

Maja has so much energy and passion when she rocks out, everyone was dancing and jumping. I've never been so spirited during a show! They're great!!! and their opener "semi precious weapons" were fabulous!

All the bands were great! The Sounds played a great show and the crowd was electric. Everyone new the lyrics to the most of the The Sounds songs. Maya and the rest of The Sounds really know how to entertain. If anyone is looking for new music to listen to, The Sounds are it! Foxy Brown and Shiny Toy Weapons also played really good sets. They are two very interesting in your face bands. I loved Foxy Browns attitude!

The Sounds put on an amazing show! This was my third time seeing them and they perform better every time!

This show was "awesome!" The venue was well thought out with Foxy Shazam, then Shiny Toy Guns got the crowd going, then The Sounds took the stage....The place went insane! Sweat dripping from the crowd, the celing dripping, loud rock music...who can ask for anything more!

The opening bands rocked and The Sounds KILLED it!!!!!!!!! Maja and i held hands for seconds but it made my year!!!!!

Love comin 2 The House of Blues in San Diego 4 show. 4 sum reason, this House of Blues is bettr then the 1 in L.A. Not a Huge fan but the 1 here in SD is AWESUM! Keep up w/the good work and the great artist that come there 2 per4m. The Sounds where AMAZIN once again. Plus...Shiny Toy Guns. They where good 2.

I've seen them 4 times now and they killed it again. Please have them back as soon as possible. They are a different level.

saw the sounds 3 times before and they once again rocked it! The warfield crowd really made some noise and danced to the music. The performance was better than any other tour I have seen from them. Kudos to the opening bands as well.

Fun opening bands, and excellent show by The Sounds.

One of the highest energy concerts I've ever seen. Each band really seemed to put everything they had into it. The sound was great as were The Sounds. But I mainly wanted to see Shiny Toy Guns, and they were just outstanding. Absolutely terrific. I kind of wish they were headlining so they'd have a longer set, but I gotta give it up to The Sounds too. I was more curious about them than anything, but they just really delivered and put on a really great show! Both bands seemed to have a great time and really laid it on the line. Eleven on a scale of ten!

It was an amazing show! Even the opening bands were incredible. It was really a pumped up show till the very end.

The Sounds are amazing live. I was in the second row in the floor and it was awesome to see them live for the second time. I will definitely see them again when they make another stop in San Francisco. I will recommend going with a friend as the people on the floor tend to push A LOT, and this way you have someone helping you push the stupid people back in their spot. The Sounds do not disappoint. They are fantastic:)

The Sounds are my favortie band in the world and last night they proved once again why that is the case. They were unbelieveable!! Such energy and being smack dab in the front made the experience even better!

Had a blast w/my close friends at the best show ever.

ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE!!! The most fun I have had at a show in my entire life, hands down. Ive seen Muse, The Killers, The Hives, MSTRKRFT, Blink 182, Bloc Party, Weezer...some great shows. But this just topped all of them by far and away. Every band that played was phenomenal. Just so high energy, so much fun, its hard to put into words. Just a great show! Cheers to those three bands. If you get an opportunity to see any of them, do it. I promise youll have the greatest time of your life at a concert.

Twelfth time seeing them and they still rocked HARD! Everyone should go see this band live!

All the bands were better live then mp3 and the vibe of the crowd with the band was unforgetable.

AMAZING show. The sounds are awesome live. The royale is a beautiful venue.