It didn’t take long for electronica powerhouse Cosmo’s Midnight to heat up The Corner Hotel on their biggest ever Australian tour, celebrating the release of their debut album.
Their music is profoundly relatable – it navigates issues of heartbreak and conflict that most people can resonate with immensely. On the first night of three highly-sought out shows in Melbourne, a youthful crowd met the energy of the duo as they emerged from a cloud of smoke onto the stage, kicking the set off with tracks from What Comes Next.
Blurring the lines between live performance and DJ set, the artists from Sydney took to a range of percussion instruments to bring their eclectic, summer-craving sound to life. With the promise of special appearances lingering in the air, guest vocalist Asta graced the stage to help the duo sing their tracks ‘Talk To Me’, ‘History’ and ‘Walk With Me’. No dance party would be complete without an appropriate outfit, and Asta made an impressive effort to re-enter the stage with a different outfit each song.
But the showcase of Australian talent didn’t stop there. Mookhi, who supported the gig earlier in the evening, came onstage for a captivating brass performance during ‘Get To Know’. Covers quickly became a major highlight of the evening. Calvin Harris’ popular hit ‘Slide’ had the crowd singing as well as Tyler The Creator’s track ‘911/Mr. Lonely’, performed with the help of guest and support act Genesis Owusu.
Ending with ‘History’, the track encapsulated what Cosmo’s Midnight is about; a playful, energetic and electrifying production, turning personal issues and struggles into something that a sold-out crowd can come together to celebrate.
Highlight: When the duo played ‘Polarised’, for no other reason than it’s an absolute tune.
Lowlight: When the crowd was asked to get out their phone torches. What happened to the good old lighter.
Crowd Favourite: ‘Slide’ by Calvin Harris, giving it a nice Cosmo’s touch.
