Toro Y Moi + Portugal. The Man

Overview

This gig at the Hi-Fi shows off a killer double-bill of artists straight out of the Big Day Out lineup that will no doubt be a fascinating, energetic mishmash of styles. Toro Y Moi has been pioneering the minimal and laidback chillwave sound for years now, and his live shows are nothing but joyous, summery good times. Taking inspiration from sources as diverse as house music and the beats of J Dilla, Toro Y Moi serves up a whole mix of different things to keep you dancing.

But whatever you do, don't miss Portugal. The Man (which is actually a whole band from Alaska, not one dude from Europe). These guys are like a timeless mix of classic 'David Bowie, T-Rex and Pink Floyd' rock, but with a spacey, psychedelic, rhythm and blues vibe — all of which sounds like music you've always loved but with a new kick to it. They've been gradually picking up a solid following in Australia after a few tours, and their eighth studio album, Evil Friends was released earlier this year. You'd be crazy not to get down early to catch them.