The Cornell Daily Sun (https://cornellsun.com/tag/cornell-concert-commission/page/2/)
The group released Evil Friends, their most recent album, in 2013, and is currently working on new record Gloomin + Doomin, according to Rolling Stone. The magazine praised the band’s “hazy swagger,” comparing their sound to artists like David Bowie and the Beatles.
Even without a concert, the traditional homecoming festivities, including fireworks and a laser lights show on Friday and the football game on Saturday, will still occur as scheduled this year.
Chicago-based Louis The Child performed on the Arts Quad on August 26, delivering a killer set that was meant to be enjoyed by all, from the frequent festival-goers to the unsung indie-listeners. The EDM duo, comprised of Freddy Kennett and Robby Hauldren, stand out from the slew of emerging EDM artists with their unique blend of tropical house instrumentals and futuristic bass synths. I first heard Louis the Child perform at a basement dance club in D.C. known for its patronage of obscure, underground DJs and indie bands. They had opened for Shawn Wasabi — another notable EDM button-masher — and blew me away with their remix of “Roses” by The Chainsmokers. At the time, I knew Louis the Child was a group to keep an eye on; their approach to EDM was so fresh and diverse that of course EDM-lovers all over America would realize their genius in the upcoming months.
Louis the Child performed at Coachella, Governor’s Ball and Ultra Music Festival this year and has received praise from big industry names like Taylor Swift and Lorde.
The rapper has collaborated with artists including Waka Flocka Flame, Migos and T.I.
The San Diego-based band, best known for their song “King of the Beach,” is recognized for a sound that combines the acoustic, pop and punk genres.