Yves Tumor has been an artist under the radar of multiple music critics for their beautifully executed experimental sound as well as how unafraid they are to fuse other genres together to create a new and unique song. Consequently, over the past few years, Yves Tumor has grown considerably well in popularity, even landing them a spot in this year’s Coachella lineup. After much praise for their ability to record an album, I cannot stress how phenomenal Tumor is at performing live as well and how they deserve as much praise as possible regarding their on-stage presence. As Tumor and their band were about to enter the stage, a sort of hype man came onto the stage to praise Tumor and their accomplishments claiming that it’s only a matter of time before they play at venues like the Crypto Arena, and once settled, the band hit the stage. Starting off their set with God Is A Circle from their newly released album Praise a Lord Who Chews but Which Does Not Consume; (Or Simply, Hot Between Worlds), Tumor arrives with an enigmatic presence as the crowd roars in celebration. The lighting of the environment made Tumor and their supporting band appear as mythical almost as if it would be too much for the crowd to fully see them in traditional lighting. Mix that in with the band’s immense charisma and ability to complement each other as Tumor gives everyone that opportunity to show their talents and we have an electrifying show. The concert contained a mix of Tumor’s older work as well as their new songs yet everywhere I looked regardless of how old the song was, the crowd was singing along and dancing to the beat. I remember specifically hearing Heaven Surrounds Us Like A Hood and feeling an ethereal rush enter my ears as I was teleported to the world that Tumor created with their beautiful lyrics and soul-binding instrumentals. As someone who has gone to concerts since the age of 15, this was a feeling that I’ve rarely ever experienced yet Tumor did it with such ease and eloquence to the point where I specifically listen to this song on my phone to get transported back to when I saw it live. As the concert drew to a close Tumor exited the stage to prepare for an encore, meanwhile, the audience still entranced by the set was yelling “Kerosene! Kerosene! Kerosene!” As soon as Tumor returned to the stage, there was a vivid roar from the crowd as Tumor resumed playing. After playing an impressive array of songs since they hit the stage, it was time to close off the show and answer those chants by ending the show with Kerosene! As soon as the introduction was played, the crowd went wild and adrenaline soon flooded the venue. Most of the crowd was able to sing the song word for word and I was once again left in awe as I got to listen to the song come straight from the artist’s mouth. The song was sung with a great euphoric and inflamed passion, and for a span of a few minutes, I once again felt like I was elevated and taken to a musical nirvana. As the song drew to a close and Tumor and the band left the stage, I was taken aback by what I witnessed. I felt like I not only witnessed a concert but a musical experience made by the acclaimed artist Yves Tumor and my hope is that others unfamiliar with their music can immerse themselves in it so they can experience what I felt that day.