It’s hard not to see Sweden’s Little Dragon as the backing for vocalist Yukimi Nagano, whose temper supposedly inspired their name. It’s certainly her vocals that make the band stand out. Delicate and accented, it’s the most distinctive element of the band’s indie-electronica. She was also the focal point of their performance – energetic around stage and striking expressive poses.
A remarkably large crowd took well to the up-tempo, danceable set with more than a hint of early Madonna and 80’s synth grooves which served as a welcome relief after much of the day’s male-dominated multi-instrumental seriousness.
