Its lyrics describe going all-in and having full control of one's self. "Kamikaze" is an alternative rock and pop song that features multi-layered production with elements of electronic dance music. The song was written by the band members and songwriters Ben Berger, Ryan McMahon and Ryan Rabin the latter three also co-produced it with Mike Elizondo. It was sent to US alternative radio stations as the album's second single on April 17, 2018, through RCA Records. Obnoxious, but still cool." Kamikaze" is a song by American pop rock band Walk the Moon for their third studio album, What If Nothing (2017). To no one’s surprise, the audience gleefully complied. There was a lot of pride streaming from Walk the Moon as they performed a song that demanded the audience let the band’s sugary sound take over. are best known for - served as the apex for a night of relentless crowd-thrillers. “Shut Up and Dance” - the intoxicating dance number that Petricca and Co. That feeling was only temporary, ending as soon as Petricca broke full speed into an unrestrained solo dance for “Tightrope.” His Fitbit must have been ready to explode. It was starting to look like a couple’s skate at Stage AE as the band continued to subdue the mood with “Surrender.”
On that note, Walk the Moon slid into “Aquaman,” a flirty fantasy track about swimming across the dance floor. “You want to take a moment during this song to just pull up that special person just a little bit closer to you,” Maiman said. Just listen to the aptly titled single, “Kamikaze,” a stormy rager that had Stage AE chanting the chorus, or Petricca’s airy vocal effort on “All I Want.” They proceeded to play the crisp “Lisa Baby” off their 2010 debut album, “I want! I want!” Maiman delivered the lethally screeching electric guitar sound - making it clear that he deserves greater musical recognition for moments like this.įans may be tempted to revisit earlier Walk the Moon content, but the new material from “What If Nothing” could be their most exceptional work to date. Bassist Kevin Ray fed off the crowd’s enthusiasm - with a drumstick in hand, he sprang over a floor tom drum, striking it the minute the beat dropped as drummer Sean Waugaman played in pure percussion frenzy. “Portugal,” the next song in the set, seemed to draw on influences from ’80s new wave with its bubbly synth lead - a sound that was integral to Walk the Moon’s entire set. Pop artists never cease to be fashion-forward. Petricca stretched his arms, gently flapping them as his striped poncho dangled over what appeared to be cutout leggings. Not only did the create an odd mystique for the band - the tune enveloped the audience from the first note. “I’m friends with all of them … they’re beautiful human beings.”įollowing the opener from Company of Thieves, Walk the Moon launched into its set with “Press Restart” - the leadoff song from its latest album, “What If Nothing.” The song is unearthly theatrical in nature as it indulges in the concepts of space and the future. “They’re the biggest bunch of sweethearts you’ll ever meet,” Schatz said. She seemed delighted to be touring alongside Walk the Moon. Schatz’s singing voice was remarkably mature, but conversing with the crowd revealed her whimsical personality. “Younger” exhibited the almost operatic vocals of Schatz, while Marc Walloch’s thrashing guitar made for a hellish rendition of “Gorgeous/Grotesque.” Its music is folkie in some areas, yet at times it seems the group has an interest in tinkering with the grunge genre. The band is led by Genevieve Schatz, who told the Phoenix New Times that she “sing like hair is on fire.”Īs an opening act, Company of Thieves did not disappoint. Pittsburgh was the group’s eighth stop on a worldwide trip that will end mid-April in Scotland.Ĭompany of Thieves, an indie ensemble from Chicago, performed as the opening act. Walk the Moon, the four-piece band that climbed chart positions with its hypnotic melodies and musical charm, is on its 47th tour date for its Press Restart Tour. There is no use debating frivolous matters with the princes of alt-pop. We will let the earlier Steelers comment slide. The lyric “we know the kids are right” quickly became the motto of the mosh pit. He soaked up the fever of the crowd while Eli Maiman barrelled through the guitar track. Petricca flaunted authoritative vocals with expert dexterity behind a synthesizer. The band cut into a crisp and inviting version of “Different Colors,” a song about turning the volume up to silence any critics. “You got to admit, a little obnoxious and that’s what makes you cool.” “I don’t mean that in a bad way,” Petricca said. Obnoxious? Don’t you know you’re playing with fire, Petricca? Fortunately for any disgruntled fans, he was only teasing.