Elizabeth, John, Jessica and Ameen share some laughs Tuesday night at The Complex. Photo: Colton Marsala
Chandler and Alecia catch some fresh air before Flume took the stage. Photo: Colton Marsala
Fans showed up early to grab a great spot up front and to enjoy the openers. Photo: Colton Marsala
All the way from Australia, Hwls gets things going Tuesday night at The Complex. Photo: Colton Marsala
Stoked fans get ready for Flume’s first appearance in SLC. Photo: Colton Marsala
DJ Tyler Blake of Classixx takes some advice from partner Michael David. Photo: Colton Marsala
Based out of L.A., DJ duo Classixx gets the sold-out Complex crowd energized for Flume. Photo: Colton Marsala
Flume steps onstage for his first appearance in SLC. Photo: Colton Marsala
Fans crowd the front for a taste of Flume. Photo: Colton Marsala
Flume shows off his new stage production, the “Infinite Cube.” Photo: Colton Marsala
Harley Streten gives SLC a taste of his unique Aussie style. Photo: Colton Marsala
Playing crowd favorites like “Holdin’ On” and “Never Be Like You.” Photo: Colton Marsala
As the light stage fades to a tranquil blue, Flume raises his arms to captivate the frenzied crowd. Photo: Colton Marsala
Flume performs at a sold-out Complex. Photo: Colton Marsala
Immersed in the blood-red light, Flume moves with the music. Photo: Colton Marsala
Flume looks toward the sky as he unleashes his unique dynamic musical style. Photo: Colton Marsala
Flume studies his sound board, adjusting each element for a dynamic musical experience. Photo: Colton Marsala
Flume loses himself in the moment. Photo: Colton Marsala
The Salt Lake City crowd was not disappointed by Flume’s stage production. Photo: Colton Marsala
Doused in the golden shimmer of his light show, Flume envelops the crowd with both upbeat sound and angelic light. Photo: Colton Marsala
Covered in a sunset of colors, Flume moves with the music, adjusting each note for a perfect sound experience. Photo: Colton Marsala
Austrialian sensation Flume gives SLC a night to remember. Photo: Colton Marsala
The blue cubes, inspired by his “infinity prism,” hover above Flume and the crowd, creating an energetic ambience. Photo: Colton Marsala
Flume stands before the frenzied crowd, joining his voice with the roar of the crowds. Photo: Colton Marsala
After an hour-and-a-half-long set Flume had given SLC all he had to give. Photo: Colton Marsala
Twenty-four year-old Harley Streten, most commonly known as Flume, made his first appearance in the Beehive State on Tuesday night at The Complex in Salt Lake City. Flume is known for his high-energy atmospheric dance music, inspired by house and U.K. garage–styled beats. His debut self-titled album features tracks such as “Sleepless ( feat. Jezzabell Doran),” “Holdin’ On” and “Left Alone (feat. Chet Faker),” offering a first look into his unique style as a musician and producer. Having peaked at the top of the Australian ARIA Albums Chart in 2012, Flume’s popularity has continued to grow, and he has become a familiar face, playing at bigger venues and festivals. Recently, Flume has worked with well-known artists such as Disclosure, Arcade Fire and Lorde. Those at The Complex got a taste of Flume’s new stage design, a cubical version of his previous infinity prism design, on Aug. 16, creating a vibrant show to remember.
The sold-out show opened with raucous performances by special guests Hwls and Classixx. Hwls, an artist hailing from Perth, Australia, kicked off the show with his electronic house music. The club continued to fill through both Hwls’ and Classixx’s sets. Classixx, a group consisting of childhood friends from Los Angeles, played tracks from their 2013 album Hanging Gardens and this year’s Faraway Reach. The energy built throughout the night, climaxing with Flume’s introduction as he began the night with his new song, “Helix.”
Flume’s set lasted about an hour and a half and featured the previously mentioned songs as well as more well-known hits like his remix of “HyperParadise.” A version of RL Grimes and What So Not‘s “Tell Me” was a particular crowd favorite, evoking excitement and energy from fans. Flume’s good nature was especially noticeable, and he smiled as he produced his beats. The Salt Lake City fans welcomed Flume’s good vibes and unique approach to his music, which resonated throughout his first performance in Utah. Hopefully, this is an artist that returns to SLC in years to come.
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