Arcade Fire

On January 21, 2005, Arcade Fire performed a live set at Emo’s in Austin, Texas. At this point in their career, the band had released their debut album, "Funeral," just a few months earlier, in September 2004. This album was pivotal in establishing their reputation as a leading force in the indie rock scene. "Funeral" received critical acclaim and commercial success, largely due to its emotive themes and unique instrumentation. The performance captured in the video reflects the raw energy and passion of the band during an early stage of their career, when they were still building their audience and gaining traction in the music industry. Notably, this period also marked the start of what would become a series of influential works that helped shape the sound of the 2000s indie rock movement.

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