m.why.a.

went to see the M.I.A. make-up show last night at the independent, which is where the justice league used to be.

to make a long night short, doors opened at 8, the show started at 9, we didn’t get there until 10:30, and we still had to wait over an hour for M.I.A. to actually play. apparently this time they had airplane troubles, and were delayed for hours and hours getting here, as opposed to the visa troubles she had last time which caused the cancellation of her first show back in march. when she got here, they played about six or seven song and then, that’s it! show’s over.

it’s less likely any sort of malice or fatigue, but more likely the fact that she only has six songs. she’s only got one album. that’s it. play it live, go home.

still, they felt a little hurt that they went through herculean tasks to get here, play a set, and we were like, “is that it?”

you can play a short little set and leave us feeling rooked if you’re on time, but not if you’re an hour and a half late. and certainly not if you’re 1,393 1/2 hours late.

Posted at May 14, 2005 2:18 PM