On October 26, The Beacham held an exciting night for fans of math-rock and emo music. Headliners Origami Angel visited Orlando on the second show of their tour with friends Forests, Macseal, and Arms Length. It was a night full of technical, infectious melodies and groovy, danceable tunes.
Forest was first up and they ran on stage and started performing Bon Jovi’s “Living on a Prayer” in the math-rock style. The band hails from Singapore, but their sound has been compared to Midwest emo legends Prince Daddy and the Hyena. The three-piece has been getting the recognition they deserve since touring America in 2023. The atmospheric and energetic union of the band had the audience discovering their newest emo obsession.
Next, we had Macseal, who released an album earlier this July titled Permanent Repeat. The band celebrated their first time having a banner proudly displaying their logo behind them. They commanded the audience as if they were the headliners through memorable melodies with an emo blend. They had everyone on their feet as they performed the song “Next to You,” which had the audience throwing people up to help them crowd surf to the catchy song.
Following an energetic set, Arms Length - who has been at the forefront of the emo revival - had the crowd immediately singing along with hits from Object Permanence, Tough Love, and their 2022 album Never Before Seen, Never Again Found. Allen Steinberg sings identifiable lyrics and has a humble, yet relatable aura that leaves you feeling melancholic and cathartic. When he asked the crowd how many of them saw them the last time they were in Florida, a large majority eagerly raised their arms. Arms Length were recently added to the When We Were Young festival in Las Vegas playing with emo idols Panic at the Disco and Blink 182. The sky is really the limit for these emo powerhouses.
Lastly, the duo that is Origami Angel closed out the night with the crowd singing almost as loud as the band performed. Origami Angel dropped a new album on September 27th of this year. This tour highlights the highly anticipated album, Feeling Not Found. Each night, audience members have a chance to get an FNF Nintendo 64 game just by coming to the show. The new album has heavy hardcore breakdowns, which fans were intrigued by. A mix of new songs and their older catalog, the Origami Angel show was one for any fan of intricate guitar work and lyrics honoring video games and nostalgic youth.
