I remember sitting down sometime in December of 2021 to give Alcest a first listen. Three albums later, I was in love. They’ve been on my to-see list since the day I heard them, but—as you might imagine—an entire Atlantic Ocean separating us does complicate things. With Les Chants de L’Aurore being one of my albums of the year in 2024 and the announcement of a US tour, I knew I’d be there. The Richmond show on February 22nd consisted of three courses, the salad of which was Kælan Mikla. Although the Icelandic trio describe themselves as a post-punk band—and … Continue reading CONCERT REVIEW: ALCEST AT THE NATIONAL 2025