L.S. Dunes ft. Pinkshift @ The Rave.

On July 24, post-hardcore supergroup L.S. Dunes and brought the heat(wave) to
Milwaukee, with a sold-out show at the Rave. The crowd was packed tight into the Rave bar as
it became closer to showtime. The crowd was an eclectic group, consisting of a broad age
range, from teens to “elder emos” like myself.
Pinkshift took the stage first, energizing the crowd immediately with their 90s grunge,
2000’s pop-punk sound. I had not heard of them before this show but had listened to a few of
their songs on the way to the show and was elated to see that they were incredibly active with
the crowd and so full of energy for their entire set, even with the heat of the room. They were
also incredibly reactive when someone in the crowd passed out, stopping immediately and
calling for staff to get the person help. They certainly gained more than a few new fans in
Milwaukee, including myself! Pinkshift continues the tour with L.S. Dunes through August 11
and then they make their way across the pond on their Britshift (+Belgium) tour from 8/19-
8/27, returning to the US for some short runs with Thursday and then Hawthorne Heights in
September.

You could feel the anticipation grow as the time for L.S. Dunes to take the stage grew
closer. The heat in the room was immense and the only saving grace was an enormous fan,
blowing into the room from one entrance and the water that was passed out between sets.
When they took to the stage, the crowd exploded with energy as everyone surged forward with
excitement. I don’t think the crowed slowed down at all throughout their 12-song set. The
crowd tried to convince them to do a second encore, but like they said to the crowd, they “only
have 12 songs.” The band continues their tour through August 11th . Followed by joining Pierce The Veil on the Jaws of Life Tour next, from November 4th until December 8th.

Photos and review courtesy of Acacia Marie

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