I wasn’t too familiar with Cibo Matto before attending this
show. But I had it on good authority that this was a band I needed to see live.
The Japanese expat duo is touring for the first time in 10 years and new
material is expected to be released early next year.
The set started off with the two ladies of the band at the
front of the stage. Miho Hatori took the lead vocals while Yuka Honda controlled
the keys and pre-recorded tracks of drums, sax, guitar and more. The crowd was
thrilled to welcome Cibo Matto back as they opened up with "Beef Jerky," a
track that already features the band's range. The verses spotlighted Hatori’s
seductive vocals which quickly transitioned to a confrontational chorus of “Who
cares? I don't care! A horse's ass is better than yours.” The funk trip-hop
continued with "Le Pain Perdu," a bossa nova-tinged track. The group epitomizes
'90s NYC club sounds, ranging between anything that really is driven by a
groove; it’s impossible not to give at least a head bob and finger tap while
you listen to them.
After Hatori expressed her love for Chicago music (specifically R Kelly and Frankie Knuckles) they played "Sugar Water," which was accompanied by a visual palindrome music video directed by Michel Gondry. Soon after, the duo was joined by a drummer and bassist, and the Beastie Boysesque back and forth between Hatori and Honda of "BBQ" brought the energy up quite a bit. By this point, you’re probably sensing a pattern in the song titles. For those not in the know, Cibo Matto means "crazy food" in Italian and the group is committed to providing cibo matto for the ear buds. I apologize to any wayward Internet stragglers looking to find more info on the Chicago restaurant of the same name. The band themselves have not dined there yet as it’s a bit pricey, but they’ve heard good things. Anyway.
After Hatori expressed her love for Chicago music (specifically R Kelly and Frankie Knuckles) they played "Sugar Water," which was accompanied by a visual palindrome music video directed by Michel Gondry. Soon after, the duo was joined by a drummer and bassist, and the Beastie Boysesque back and forth between Hatori and Honda of "BBQ" brought the energy up quite a bit. By this point, you’re probably sensing a pattern in the song titles. For those not in the know, Cibo Matto means "crazy food" in Italian and the group is committed to providing cibo matto for the ear buds. I apologize to any wayward Internet stragglers looking to find more info on the Chicago restaurant of the same name. The band themselves have not dined there yet as it’s a bit pricey, but they’ve heard good things. Anyway.
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