Top

music

Stories

 

Welcome to Pachyderm House

Elefant stomps through Fort La-De-Da

Elefant must have stolen a bottle of essence du T. Rexand stashed it somewhere. The band's debut album, Sunlight Makes Me Paranoid, features some of the catchiest and cheekiest rock to be heard since the late great Marc Bolan haunted the early '70s glitter rock scene. "Fuck yeah, that's the ultimate compliment," says Elefant frontman Diego Garcia, affirming the comparison over the phone from his New York City apartment. But Elefant has also garnered comparisons to a host of other seminal artists including David Bowie, New Order, the Cure, the Psychedelic Furs, the Smiths, Pulp, Bauhaus, and Television. "That list goes on and on," Garcia says. "Everyone seems to know what we sound like, but, then again, every writer or critic is adding something new to the mix." Just as film director Wes Anderson mixes Luis Buñuel with Orson Welles to create a style all his own, Elefant has developed a unique voice by drawing on an array of disparate influences. "When you see us live," Garcia assures, "it will all make sense." Elefant performs an all-ages show with Interpol and the Occasion at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, October 11, at Venu, 100 SW Third Ave., Fort Lauderdale. Tickets cost $18. Call 954-727-0950.

 
My Voice Nation Help
0 comments
Sort: Newest | Oldest
 

Concert Calendar

  • May
  • Wed
    22
  • Thu
    23
  • Fri
    24
  • Sat
    25
  • Sun
    26
  • Mon
    27
  • Tue
    28
Miami Event Tickets
Browse Voice Nation
  • Voice Places Broward / Palm Beach

    Voice Places

    Find everything you're looking for in your city

  • Happy Hour App

    Happy Hour App

    Find the best happy hour deals in your city

  • Daily Deals

    Daily Deals

    Get today's exclusive deals at savings of anywhere from 50-90%

  • Best Of

    Best Of...

    Check out the hottest list of places and things to do around your city