Smiles were all abound as Architecture in Helsinki performed a lively set to a sold-out crowd at Black Cat last Saturday night.  With the group’s more recent disco influences, I just couldn’t shake the B-52s comparison in both style and sound. Their upbeat attitude was infectious and adorable as the Aussies wooed us with a collection of their greatest hits, old and new.  You just couldn’t help but feel a little giddy.

While Hooray for Earth diverged from Architectures’ candor and affection, they started the night off nicely with their drum-heavy synth rock.  A little experimental electronics and distortion coupled with some catchy melodies left our ears ringing with delight.

Make sure to check out some more pictures from the show after the jump.

MP3:  Architecture in Helsinki – “Contact High”
MP3:  Architecture in Helsinki – “Heart It Races”
MP3:  Hooray for Earth – “No Love”