It’s no secret that Spoon operates like a well-oiled machine: 16 years in, the band has mastered the art of making flawlessly executed sets look effortless. As if they needed to sweeten the deal (they don’t), the band has assembled a totally stacked lineup for the Transference tour, enlisting both the Strange Boys and Deerhunter as opening acts. Don’t snooze on this one—chances are high that you’ll never see these three bands share a stage again outside of the festival circuit. See my photos from their first of two sold out 9:30 Club dates at Stereogum and read my full review at PopMatters.
