“You see the remarkable thing about us … we just keep getting better, baby!” exclaimed Matty Healy, frontman of The 1975, before the familiar guitar lick of fan favorite “It’s Not Living” played throughout the Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Amphitheater last Saturday.
Formed in Wilmslow, Cheshire, The 1975 are an English rock band known for their introspective lyrics and dreamy, often bombastic production style. Sporting a minimalist aesthetic and Tumblr-ready colors, the band formed in 2002 and was a staple of the mid-2010s alternative wave with their hit song “Chocolate.” Solidifying themselves as a mainstay with critically acclaimed works such as “I like it when you sleep…” and “A Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships,” the band consists of lead vocalist Healy, guitarist Adam Hann, bassist Ross MacDonald, and drummer George Daniel. The 1975 is now promoting their latest record, Being Funny in a Foreign Language (BFIAFL), on their “At Their Very Best” tour.
I was curious to see if they lived up to the tour name. Spoiler: They most certainly do.