Real Estate

It doesn't seem like a priority for Real Estate to get caught up in the current trends in music nor to participate in the whirlwind of genre switching and forced innovation embraced by many of their indie contemporaries. They have found a sound that is comfortable for them and it is definitely a sound that feels comfortable to listen to. They have perfected the jangle pop style conceived by their predecessors such as The Smiths and R.E.M. and like these bands they have also refined their lyrics into serious commentaries of their surroundings and themselves. The self-introspective and sincere tone of their lyrics is often at odds with the breezy laid back feel of their music. However this incongruity provides real depth and character to their music. You can enjoy the pretty and calming effect of their sound, but also be challenged by the lyrical contents.
Their music does not often step outside the parameters of indie jangle pop; however there are enough alternations in their sound to keep the audiences' perpetual interest. Most of their tracks are wrapped in an ultra-relaxed quality laden with warped chorus effects and shimmering crescendos. However you can also expect to hear songs that will send a jolt of energy through your body like the hard driving track "It's Real." Things might even get slower as indicated on such songs like "The Bend", which is set to the slow strumming of Courtney's acoustic guitar, Kallman's dream like piano chimes and Modanile's shimmering spurts of guitar.
Real Estate offers an environment where you can simply relax and take in the music. It is a perfect setting to lounge in a plaid shirt, sport Allen Ginsberg style glasses and sip on a Pabst Blue Ribbon. There are no inconspicuous expectations, no stresses just the pure and sweet feeling of letting the music wash over you.

There are few bands who stand with the same level of quiet confidently onstage as Real Estate. Having been a band for only a short time, the indie rockers are completely at home with their surroundings, their music and each other. They quickly get to work recreating the opener to 2014 LP 'Atlas' with very little recognition of the crowd yet when the rapturous applause are received at its finale lead singer Alex Bleeker thanks them swiftly.

They lift quite a large majority of their setlist from the critically acclaimed third album including a dreamy extended version of 'Primitive' which evokes a large clap along from the audiences below. Whilst 'April's Song' is poignant and minimalistic as the quintet allow the music to speak for itself as the notes echo around the packed venue.

There are welcome appearances from old singles including a note perfect version of 'Its Real' as well as debut 'Fake Blues'. A perfect encore made up of the 2014 track 'Past Lives', 2011 'Kinder Blumen' and 2009's 'Beach Comber' is a great showcase of where the band began to where they stand now.

I saw them in Austin at The Mohawk sometime in 2013 maybe 14. Kind of a fuzzy time in life, I do remember a incredible show. The only time I've personally witnessed a triple-encore. The roar of the crowd would not waver. All participants from the dancers up front, the drinkers on the patio balcony, and those stage-side on a landing. Everyone was collectively convinced to make it happen. Such a spirit in Austin that night, A euphoric evening I wish never ended. I drove home to San Antonio with no urge to make it there. Playing Suburban Beverage on a loop long after any music could be heard. Those chords quieting as I fell asleep.

You Are Invited, to do anything, with anyone.

An absolutely stunning show from Martin again with
sumptuous new album material... The genius drummer
was as always spot on and the energy overall was magic..

Just ordered the new album IN MIND and everyone should
get this also.. Speaking with them afterward was an
unexpected pleasure..Their musicality and lush, blissful
music is sure to please!! LOVE this band..may they never
end their gorgeous contribution.. Smashing..!!

Seattle has welcomed them again.. So glad to have
attended..

I actually did not go to the Real Estate concert last night. I was never sent my ticket. I've gone to concert with tickets purchase through Songkick before, but I've never had this issue. However, I understand that I could have contacted someone beforehand to try to either get my money back or get a ticket. Just confused and disappointed as to why I never got one!

Great! I arrived as the show was letting out. I love missing things! Don't you? It reminds me of missing the birth of my 11th child, Stevenson. Because who wanted to be there for that noise? Nah son! So instead we went to a Panera and got a stale baguette with an unassembled peanut butter sandwich that cost $5. Oh and it was raining.

It was amazing. These guys are genies and I would love to see them live again.
They were so coordinated, the sound was great and they were really interactive on stage. Loved it.

Definitely hope they will come back to Stockholm again!

Amazing, sounded great, looked great, worth everything.

I traveled from Boston to NYC to see them, alone. Completely worth it.

15/10 would experience again.

Also, i got a free T-shirt so that was pretty cool too.

Just go

Amazing show. I hope they come back. The mixer did a good job with the sound and the band played beautifully. We got a chance to listen to both old and new unreleased songs. I highly recommend anyone to go see them live.

The show was good, very energetic, but they were playing mainly the songs from the new album and missed some classics such as Past Lives... Hopefully they play them again next time!