Frankie Cosmos, Moontype, and Fantasy of a Broken Heart; the perfect show for music lovers

Frankie Cosmos gave Montreal's music lovers a memorable night. On September 16th, at the intimate venue Bar le Ritz, Frankie Cosmos performed with opening bands Moontype and Fantasy of a Broken Heart. I have never attended a concert where every band impressed me so much. With every artist, I felt as if I was discovering a new favourite, as they each showcased unique and impressive musical talents.

The first act was Moontype, a band from Washington. Margaret McCarthy, the lead vocalist, brought a soft and delicate singing voice while playing the bass.  A perfect fit for the folk-inspired lyrics. A paradoxical yet harmonious contrast to the two electric guitars and drums, which played energetically, bringing a dancing rhythm to the music. Moontype is what Big Thief would sound like if it were a rock band. “Let me Cry” and “Four Hands II” were my favourite songs of their set; the latter was recommended to me during my interview with Greta from Frankie Cosmos.

The second act brought their New York charm to the stage. Fantasy of a Broken Heart showed up in style. Bailey Wollowitz sang with a beautiful pop singer's voice, like Alvvays, and showed off her trendy yet original fashion sense while wearing an awesome sailor’s hat. Al Nardo, the other half of the musical duo, had a darker voice reminiscent of The National, and brought his own flair to the stage dressed in a grunge ’90s outfit. The guitarist and drummer, not part of the official band, were twinning in pink shaggy hairdos. Their eccentric aesthetics went far past their presentation as they brought a unique perspective to the pop genre with their energetic stage presence, altering their musical style with every song. Listen to any of their music and you’ll also be a new fan.

Finally, there was Frankie Cosmos. The band from New York got brought to fame in 2016 with the songs “Fool” and “Sappho” from the album Next Thing.  Now many albums later, the indie band is on tour for their Different Talking album. The live renditions of the songs were even more mesmerizing than the recordings. Starting off their set with “Vanity”, a bitter but fun song that immediately lured the audience into Greta Kline’s, the lead vocalist and songwriter’s, vulnerable universe. Other remarkable songs were “Pressed Flower”, a great song for the crowd to dance and sway to. After playing “Fool” as the second last song, all three bands joined together to play “Bitch Heart”, creating a memorable and cute moment, where it’s clear the band's members are all good friends. Everyone was super down to earth and even stayed after their concerts around the venue, enjoying themselves and talking to fans. The bands’ passion for music was infectious, creating a truly one-of-a-kind concert for all to enjoy.