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Toro Y Moi @ Lido: Live Review

By: Catalina Campos

At the end of March, Toro Y Moi performed live at Berlin’s Lido venue to a highly enthusiastic, not to mention sold-out, international crowd, promoting their latest album, “What For?”. I have been listening to Toro Y Moi since first introduced to his album, “Anything In Return,” released back in 2013 by Carpark Records, an album that suits my taste of a modernized, soft R&B and chill dance music mixed in with eloquent lyrics. Dubbed, “The Godfather of Chillwave” by The Rolling Stones, Toro Y Moi has been fostering attention and gaining a wide array of listeners, especially after the album’s song, “Harm In Change,” was even featured on a popular Marc Jacob’s playlist. Although the opportunity passed me to see the band perform live in my hometown of Houston, Texas, the concert in Lido surpassed my expectations and proved that their style and craft will continue to positively evolve. Continue reading