Rilo Kiley Reunites and Rocks ‘Kimmel’ with ‘Silver Lining’: A Blast from the Indie Past
After a 17-year hiatus, indie rock darlings Rilo Kiley have stormed back onto the scene, and their recent performance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! proves they haven't missed a beat. The band, led by the charismatic Jenny Lewis, delivered a captivating rendition of their fan-favorite track "Silver Lining," offering a taste of their highly anticipated reunion tour and new greatest hits album.
The band's performance was a masterclass in indie charm, focusing on the raw energy of their music rather than elaborate stage production. "Silver Lining," originally featured on their 2007 album Under the Blacklight and the opening track on their compilation album, served as the perfect re-introduction to a band that defined a generation of indie rock.
Rilo Kiley, consisting of Lewis, Blake Sennett, Pierre De Reeder, and Jason Boesel, officially kicked off their reunion tour, exciting fans across the country with the promise of reliving the band's classic anthems live. The tour includes performances at renowned festivals such as Just Like Heaven and Kilby Block Party.
Lewis expressed the band's excitement about reuniting, saying, "It’s going to be wonderful for us, like going back to the purest version of yourself... I don’t think it’s ever been as good as that, when it was just us against the world.” This sentiment resonates with fans who see Rilo Kiley as a vital part of their formative years.
The new compilation album, That’s How We Choose to Remember It, features 11 carefully selected songs from the band's four LPs. Sennett noted, "For some people, Rilo Kiley evokes a formative, emotional time in life, when you were maybe grasping for your place in the universe... We were too."
The live performance featured the song “Silver Lining”. The band delivered with efficiency and clarity. Watching them perform, it looked as if they were never apart.
The band has a long tour schedule ahead of them, here are a few notable dates:
05/10 – Pasadena, CA @ Just Like Heaven
05/16 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Kilby Block Party
09/05 – New York, NY @ The Rooftop at Pier 17
Rilo Kiley's reunion is more than just a nostalgic trip; it's a chance for a new generation to discover the band's timeless music and for longtime fans to relive the magic. The response to their return has been overwhelmingly positive.
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