The Comerica Theater buzzed with excitement as devoted fans waited in grueling anticipation for Matty Healy, Adam Hann, George Daniel, and Ross MacDonald to take the stage on October 13th in Phoenix, Arizona. The constant buzz of conversation quickly shifted to screams and applause as the lights in the theater abruptly shut off.

Euphonious eighties pop-funk guitar sounds then flooded into the room, thrilling the passionate crowd. Healy, lead singer of The 1975, began the show with a hit from their latest record I like it when you sleep for you are so beautiful yet so unaware of it titled “Love Me”.

The show was filled with eclectic songs packed full of bright piano and huge hooks. But, what truly sets apart a The 1975 show from other alternative pop bands is their aesthetically pleasing set. With every song came a new combination of lights, and backdrops.

The band, since the release of their debut album, have adopted a staple touring set complete with four rectangular boxes which change color depending on the mood of the song.

During a particularly upbeat song the boxes may turn a cotton candy pink while during more  mellow songs they turn to a subtle blue or even project moving pictures such as waves or cityscapes. The show is a truly synthetic experience as the visuals bring the music to life.

The band played some classic hits such as “Chocolate” and “Robbers” from their first album titled The 1975 but also performed most songs from their newer album such as “A Change of Heart” and “The Sound”.

It is obvious that the band strives to make the concert an intimate experience for the fans as they make interaction a key portion of the show. Healy, for example, invited the audience to put away their cell phones for one song to create a more personal connection to the music.

If you are looking for a place to laugh, cry, dance and sing at top of your lungs all within a three hour event, a The 1975 concert is the place to go. Disappointment is unlikely but caution, you may leave with  a catchy hook stuck in your head.