Florence + The Machine opens North American Everybody Scream run with Mannequin Pussy

Florence + The Machine plays Moda Center in Portland on 13 May with Mannequin Pussy, launching the North American stretch of the Everybody Scream tour. Florence Welch is now a major artist, but her roots in art-pop, indie rock, folk drama and theatrical alternative music still make this a relevant crossover item for an indie digest.

The bill becomes even more interesting because Mannequin Pussy are involved, bringing a rawer punk and indie-rock edge to the arena environment. Florence’s live shows are built like rituals: huge voice, physical movement, emotional release and an audience that often feels less like spectators than participants in a cathartic ceremony.

Opening the tour in Portland gives the date a clear news hook, while the pairing with Mannequin Pussy connects mainstream alternative spectacle with one of the most powerful guitar bands of recent years. Source: https://www.songkick.com/concerts/42857501-florence-the-machine-at-moda-center