Providence-based art-pop trio Arc Iris was celebrating the release of Icon of Ego. The record has futuristic story songs set to a glam-EDM-performance art vibe. The trio consists of Jocie Adams on keys, guitar, vocals, and costume changes; Zach Miller on keys, synths, vocals,and drummer Ray Belli. I learn that Adams used to be in The Low Anthem and her departure seemed to coincide with my snowballing dislike of that band. The last time I saw AI, I seem to remember Adams wearing a spandex-Saran wrap combo. On this evening, a small changing stall was setup behind Adams' keys. The opening of the stall was downright vaginal, and Adams frequently entered to the sounds of instructional or meditative audio. Dueling keys, rapid time signature changes, odd dance moves, and dance floor ready drumming made for quite an experience. Adams vocal style reminded me of the baby talk prog sensuality of Kate Bush. While no costume changes for Miller, he too was a sight with a huge head of poofy hair that looked like a poodle fight when he swung to the groove. Adams' costume changes were worth noting: she started with a sheer one piece jumpsuit, moved to a red smoking jacket (shorts maybe?), with heels and a wrestling belt, and finished with a skin-tone bathing suit with hand prints stenciled and scarf made out of furry hands. This band truly needs the live experience, the cd wouldn't do it justice.
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