Snakehips, the London-based electronic music duo, brought their signature blend of soulful vocals, slick production, and energetic rhythms to the Brooklyn Storehouse in New York on New Years Eve.
Having seen the duo multiple times over the years, I know that everyone attending is always in for a good show. This is especially true on a day like New Year’s Eve in the city that never sleeps as I noticed the holiday cheer amongst everyone in the crowd that night. From start to finish, the energy was fun and good vibes during Snakehips’ performance. The music was a captivating blend of house, R&B, and pop, without there ever being a boring moment. Their visuals which were a vibrant mix of colors and textures, captured the cheerful essence of their performance. Besides the duo playing their signature hits, what I love about their sets is that they sprinkle in classic hits as well as more recent hits, giving the crowds doses of nostalgia in addition to modern crazed hype. Older tracks like ‘Satisfaction’ and ‘Chicken Soup’ in particular got my group riled up. Then the more recent mainstage bangers like Dom Dolla’s ‘girl$’, Odd Mob’s ‘Losing Control’ and Levity’s ‘Front to Back’ had everyone in the room jumping. In between all the high paced drops, the crowd was singing along to their signature tracks such as ‘Dont Leave‘ and ‘Shades‘. The highlight of the night was listening to ‘All My Friends‘ with my group, especially on a night like New Years Eve.
To see where Snakehips is playing at a city near you, check the official website here for their tour dates.
Oliver Lee and James Carter are the storied UK production and DJ duo, Snakehips. With over 2 billion catalogue streams over their career, Snakehips continue to evolve and connect with listeners around the world. Their philosophy is to never take things too seriously, yet always trust their own instinct. This dichotomy of emotional connection and a laid-back approach to life is harmoniously joined in their iconic and maverick sound. Snakehips find their groove within a fuzzy mesh of boundary-pushing R&B, hip hop, and dance music.
Their 2015 mega-hit “All My Friends” featuring Tinashe and Chance The Rapper turned Snakehips into household names. Accumulating 750 million combined global plays around the world, the track went platinum in the US, UK, Australia, New Zealand, Netherlands, Sweden, Ireland, and Norway. The song went gold in the US, Canada, Denmark, Germany, Chile, Switzerland, Sweden, and Belgium, and won the annual Ivor Novello Award for Best Contemporary Song.
Snakehips have lent their irresistible touch to a number of trendsetting artists. They’ve had the likes of Aminé, Chance The Rapper, H.E.R., MØ, Tinashe, Rivers Cuomo, ZAYN, Anderson .Paak, A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie, Anne-Marie, and more all feature on their records, the pair constantly seeking out versatility in their work. Highlights from their extensive catalogue include their beloved bangers “Don’t Leave,” “Either Way,” and “Cruel,” along with the 4-track EP Forever (Pt. II). Whether they’re making high-energy club hits or universally-relatable love songs, Snakehips creates their own form of musical escapism by subverting genres time and time again.