Dark Mother: Glass Cast

The first time I saw Crystal Castles play live, they were supporting C.S.S. and they were mercilessly booed by a crowd of punters who just wanted to see Lovefoxxx in spandex. 6 months later, I was at underage festival, seeing Alice Glass adored by a group of young’uns at Underage Festival, who couldn’t quite believe what had just hit them. It was the first sight of what Crystal Castles performances have come to be; huge, ritual-like experiences in which people faint, climb over barriers, out-doing to be part of the intense excitement. 

I mention this, because I want to see this song played live. In similar circumstances to the ones I’ve just described. Play it on a low budget as a support act and you’re bound to get booed. Play it to thousands at a festival, once you’ve released a couple of cult successes, turn the lights out, and make it a ritual. Even if this doesn’t make it quite as far as the Alice Glass pedigree, it remains the most exciting song I’ve heard so far this year. 

Hat tip: Unholy Rhythms