An Icelandic Synth-Pop Favorite Comes to Lakeview

Daði Freyr reached a wide audience through Eurovision, where Think About Things became a viral hit in 2020. His music runs on warm synths, deadpan humor, and hooks built for group singing, often performed with his band Gagnamagnid. The live show carries the same offbeat charm as his pixelated music videos, matching bouncy choreography to bright electronic pop. This Thursday he headlines The Vic Theatre on the Too Much, Not Enough tour. Expect a set of upbeat singalongs and a crowd that came to move.

The Vic is a restored 1912 theater with a general admission floor and a balcony overlooking the stage. For a synth-pop show the floor turns into a dancing crowd once the choruses hit, while the balcony stays calmer above. Group singalongs are part of the appeal, and the room leans into them. Lobby bars off the main floor keep drinks within reach through the night. Arrive during the opener to find your spot, then pick the floor to dance or the balcony to watch the room bounce along.

The show runs on Thursday, October 15 at The Vic Theatre, 3145 North Sheffield Avenue in Lakeview. Doors open in the evening and the set starts around seven thirty in the evening on a weeknight. Tickets go through the venue and this one draws a devoted singalong crowd. The theater sits a short walk from the Belmont stop on the Red, Brown, and Purple lines. This night fits fans of upbeat, playful pop who want to dance and sing, while anyone after a mellow seated concert may prefer another room.