The Arcs live in concert.
ON TOUR

The Arcs

15
critic concert reviews
rock

How Good Are They LIVE?

Live Rating  

72
%
Based on 
15
critic concert
reviews
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Critic Consensus

Based on 15 concert reviews, the critic consensus is that The Arcs is rated as a watchable live performer, with shows that lack distinction. The Arcs concert reviews describe live shows and performances as layered.

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Latest Release

Electrophonic Chronic (27 January 2023)

Artist Info

Genre
rock
Origin
(2015 - present)
Bio
The Arcs are Dan Auerbach (The Black Keys), Leon Michels (Menahan Street Band), Richard Swift (The Shins, Starflyer 59), Homer Steinweiss (Menahan Street Band), and Nick Movshon (Menahan Street Band); also on their new album entitled "Yours Dreamily" are Kenny Vaughan and Mariachi Flor de Toloache.
Has Performed With

Critic Concert Reviews

Consequence (USA)

December 17, 2015
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Over the course of the 85-minute set Auerbach mixed slow and uptempo songs full of his signature blues rock and ’60s soul vibe.

Live in Limbo (Canada)

December 12, 2015
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Massey Hall, Toronto, Canada

Twin Cities Media (USA)

December 1, 2015
%
The much-anticipated group released Yours, Dreamily in September and are nearly done with their next album as well.

The Upcoming (UK)

November 13, 2015
60
%
They’re promoting the album with a European tour and we caught them at Kentish Town’s Forum for their only UK gig.

Evening Standard (UK)

November 12, 2015
80
%
It’s never seemed to be enough for restless leader Dan Auerbach who’s produced artists such Lana Del Rey and embarked upon a brief solo career.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch (USA)

April 28, 2016
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The Arcs, Auerbach’s side project with musicians selected from his stints as record producer for acts as various as Dr.

LA Record (USA)

April 24, 2016
%
Led by Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys, who is now more used to performing at large music festivals and sports arenas, The Arcs is a wonderful showcase of a differently detailed sonic experience.

Past critic reviews published in

Chicago Concert Reviews (USA), The 13th Floor (New Zealand), Manchester Evening News (UK), UK Music Reviews (UK), Backseat Mafia and more

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