The humid summer night at the Red Hat Amphitheater in Raleigh, NC, buzzed with anticipation as Flipturn, a Floridian quintet, took the stage to set the tone. With Dillon Basse’s ethereal voice floating over Tristan Duncan’s crisp guitar riffs, the band launched into a set filled with shimmering melodies and introspective lyrics. Their latest release, “Shadowglow,” pulsated through the crowd, with tracks like “Playground” and “Halfway” turning the venue into a sea of swaying bodies and rhythmic nods. Flipturn’s energetic performance and infectious stage presence, punctuated by bassist Madeline Jarman’s groovy lines and drummer Taylor Allen’s tight beats, left the audience primed and eager for more. Check them out at flipturn.band to catch a glimpse of what you might have missed.

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Then came the main event—Two Door Cinema Club, the Northern Irish indie rock powerhouse, exploded onto the stage with their signature blend of infectious beats and jangly guitar riffs. Alex Trimble’s charismatic vocals were as electrifying as ever, leading the trio through a setlist that spanned their discography, from early hits like “What You Know” to fresh tracks off their latest album, “Keep on Smiling.” Sam Halliday’s intricate guitar work and Kevin Baird’s driving bass lines melded seamlessly, creating a wall of sound that enveloped the amphitheater. With a backdrop of dazzling lights and an enthusiastic crowd singing along, the night reached its zenith during the anthemic “Sun.” For those looking to dive deeper into their music, visit twodoorcinemaclub.com and prepare to be hooked.

Flipturn

Two Door Cinema Club