The Internet at Varsity Theater, Minneapolis (17 Oct 2018)

Despite having one of the most common name, Los Angeles’ The Internet (Syd Tha Kyd, Matt Martians, Patrick Paige II, Christopher Smith, and Steve Lacy) is more popular than ever, thanks to their smooth urban sound and very dedicated fanbase.



To give you a little background, The Internet came from another hip hop group called
Odd Future, where band members Syd Tha Kyd and Matt Martians, met Patrick Paige, Christopher Smith, and Tay Walker, while on tour. By 2011, The Internet was formed and they released their debut Purple Naked Ladies. By 2016, Syd officially departed from Odd Future.



We got a chance to catch the band at the sold-out Varsity Theater show on Wednesday, October 17th. The Varsity was packed, selling out even the more expensive balcony and raised seating area. Although the venue did not list an opening band, we found out that DJ Just Nine kept the crowd entertained before The Internet’s set. Local musician Astralblak (formerly ZuluZuluu), who was originally listed, ultimately canceled the show at the eleventh hour.



Midway in The Internet’s set, they had a few technical difficulties that forced the band to make a public apology via Twitter: “Despite the technical difficulties, you we’re great Minneapolis! Thank you 🙏🏽”



There were no encores, but based on hearing the entire audience singing along, I think they ended on a really high, positive note.



Currently, The Internet is enjoying their time hanging out with Gorillaz…. where they are playing in front of thousands of fans every night. After this Gorillaz tour, expect The Internet to sell out even more headlining gigs.



The Internet’s Hive Mind is out now on Columbia Records.

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