Review by Susie Ramone, Photos by Dustin Schneider
Dallas was treated to a genre-bending, emotionally rich, and visually spectacular night of music as Friko, Modest Mouse, and The Flaming Lips took over the Toyota Music Factory. From rising indie stars to psychedelic legends, the evening was a masterclass in how to move a crowd—whether through raw emotion, gritty anthems, or confetti-drenched joy.
Friko: A Stirring Start to the Night
Chicago-based trio Friko opened the show with a set that was both intimate and explosive. Their blend of post-punk urgency and dream-pop textures captivated early arrivals, setting a powerful emotional tone for the night.
Setlist Highlights:
Guess – a slow-burning opener that built into a cathartic crescendo
Crimson to Chrome – shimmering guitars and soaring vocals
Get Numb to It! – raw and emotionally charged
For Ella – tender and poetic
Where We've Been – nostalgic and anthemic
7 Degrees – moody and atmospheric
Choo Choo – a chaotic, energetic closer
Friko’s performance was a reminder that opening acts can steal hearts—and they certainly earned a wave of new fans in Dallas
Modest Mouse: Grit, Groove, and Gravity
Next up, Modest Mouse delivered a set that was both cerebral and cathartic. Isaac Brock’s signature snarl and the band’s layered instrumentation had the crowd swaying, shouting, and fully immersed
Setlist Highlights:
Dramamine
Doin’ the Cockroach
Dark Center of the Universe
Float On – a massive crowd singalong
Fire It Up
Perfect Disguise
Third Side of the Moon
Bury Me With It
Teeth Like God’s Shoeshine
Little Motel – a moment of quiet reflection
Fuck Your Acid Trip
Fly Trapped in a Jar
Dashboard
Gravity Rides Everything
Their performance was moody, immersive, and emotionally resonant—classic Modest Mouse at its finest.
The Flaming Lips: A Psychedelic Carnival of Joy
Then came The Flaming Lips, and with them, a full-blown sensory explosion. Wayne Coyne emerged amongst several giant Yoshimi robot balloons, and from that moment on, the show became a surreal, euphoric dream.
Setlist Highlights:
Sleeping on the Roof
Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots, Pt. 1 & 2 – with inflatable robots and lasers
Turn It On
Pompeii Am Götterdämmerung
Five Stop Mother Superior Rain
The Golden Path (Chemical Brothers cover)
Feeling Yourself Disintegrate
The Yeah Yeah Yeah Song (With All Your Power)
She Don’t Use Jelly – a fan favorite
Do You Realize?? – confetti rained down in a moment of pure magic
Encore:
War Pigs (Black Sabbath cover)
Race for the Prize
What a Wonderful World – a tender, unexpected closer
The stage was a kaleidoscope of color, with confetti cannons, balloons, and laser lights transforming the venue into a psychedelic wonderland. Coyne’s heartfelt monologues between songs reminded the audience to embrace love, weirdness, and the fleeting beauty of life.
This wasn’t just a concert—it was a journey. Friko brought the heart, Modest Mouse brought the grit, and The Flaming Lips brought the cosmic joy. Together, they created a night that Dallas fans will be talking about for years to come.
