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3 Reasons You Should See Close to Monday Live

European darkwave / synth-pop duo Close to Monday landed in America last month for their first ever U.S. tour, and when they hit the stage at NYC’s Bowery Electric they brought a special kind of cool with them. Consisting of singer-songwriter Ann, and musical producer Alexander, Close to Monday have a sound that can be loosely described as Portishead meets Depeche Mode. Ann uses her voice as an instrument, and Alexander is a musical mad scientist, hitting all the right keys to create the perfect sound. While the visual projection element of Close to Monday’s show couldn’t happen, because Bowery Electric isn’t set up for it, the duo had their projections off to the side. This minor alteration didn’t phase Ann and Alexander one bit, as they put on a performance that wowed everyone in the crowd. Here are three reasons you should be in the crowd, and see Close to Monday live when they come to your city. They create a magical sonic bubble   One thing about electronic artists, specifically

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