Falling into the Enchantment of Divine Calypso

The North Texas-based band Divine Calypso, composed of Matt (guitar, vocals), Sam C. (drums, vocals), Sam H. (guitar), and Jesse (bass), quite frankly blew my breath away during their most recent performance at Rubber Gloves in Denton. Immediately coming in with a powerful sound as pyschedelicious as it could get. Witnessing this band's set felt similar to a religious experience. Every other attendee in the room was just as mesmerized as me, considering how locked in we were throughout the entire performance. 

With four projects currently out, it is quite evident that Divine Calypso has found their sound, and it suits them incredibly well. The undeniable chemistry the four-piece share seeps into every corner of their musicianship, making for an exciting, other-worldly experience. Layers of incendiary rifts, prominent bass lines, relentless, addictive beats, and fluid vocals create a kaleidoscope of freaky buzz.  Their ability to carry a crowd, and allow the music to flow through them makes me confident that I could never get tired of witnessing them play. 

Accompanying a set filled with intoxicating noise, there was space held for an interlude of rightfully stated anger toward the state of our nation, only amplifying the passion of the audience.  Shortly after, a mosh pit broke out, and the built-up exhilaration of the crowd exploded into a celebration for a band worthy of the abundant praise they received.  The night ended with the breaking out of the birthday song for guitarist and vocalist Matt (happy birthday!). 

I eventually left the venue soaring off of the high from utter psychedeliciousness.