Indie rock outfit Sir Chloe brought their electric The Savory Tour to New York, keeping audiences buzzing with an hour long, high energy set at Brooklyn’s Music Hall of Williamsburg.

Fronted by charismatic center Dana Foote, the band started as a senior thesis project at Bennington College. Due to a mix of Foote and Teddy O’Mara’s (guitar) collaborative chemistry and the viral TikTok success of single “Michelle,” the band has grown to be a significant force in the alt scene, with a distinctive style and unmatched aura.

“Michelle” turns out to be one of the slower songs of the night, with its deeper register and swaying tempo. Most of the set is larger, riffy rock songs with sailing vocals and tangible passion. Foote alternates between accompanying the band on guitar for songs like “Center” or sweeping across the stage, dancing with audience’s attention for tracks like “Should I.”

Foote is in full bloom on stage, a strong counter to indie pop darlings like Alex Turner or Matty Healy. Unlike them, however, her stage presence doesn’t feel like a costume, rather like a less restrained, more animated version of herself. There’s a steady thrum of sexuality and lust underlying the show. Although Foote has previously admitted the lyrics “just ended up kind of pervy” it’s not really the lyrics giving that energy. The band’s on stage presence, especially Foote’s, is raw and somewhat frenetic. There’s a feeling of base instinct motivating her, as she twists and struts across the stage- seemingly both at random and with full purpose. Songs like “Animal,” “Salivate,” “Obsession,” and “I Am the Dog” undercut this current, with sharp guitar riffs and visceral, carnal lyrics.

In turn, fans are less restrained as the show goes on. Sections of the crowd turn into dance floors, with friends whirling each other around in joyful waltzes. Couples lean in to each other, strangers hold hands and sing along to the lyrics as if they were close friends.

Sir Chloe’s unique brand of dark pop has given them a way to stand out amongst a saturated industry, but it’s that unrestrained atmosphere that lets fans let loose and truly enjoy their shows that will keep them standing out even more.

Article and Photo Gallery by Niamh Murphy