We were surrounded by people from every angle. There was pushing from the front and the back as fans tried to make their way to the front of the stage, waiting for the main show to start. The lights flashed and the crowd roared. Phones flew out of pockets, and selfies were taken as the Seattle-based duo hit the stage.
Odesza took the stage at nearly 10:22 p.m. at Eugene’s McDonald Theatre, where the hipster vibe was alive and well.
Lindsay Lowend was ODESZA’s opener, but wasn’t a huge hit among the crowd. The electro-based artists couldn’t hold the crowds attention, and fans became impatient.
They didn’t scatter during this set, however, they knew the main act was only moments away from taking the stage. Fans began chanting  “ODESZA, ODESZA…” in anticipation.
Harrison Mills and Clayton Knight, lead artists of ODESZA, began their set with a spin off of “Say My Name,” their most popular beat. They transitioned into more of their funky beats, including “All We Need” and “My Friends Never Die,” and fans cheered as the music pulsated through the crowd.
Their visuals evolved from a bright orange to a purple facade, clouded with geometrics. The lights really added to the crowd’s involvement, and with every beat that dropped the crowd got down.
Fans with their phones out-crowded the front of the venue, while couples wrapped in each other’s arms stayed in the back. A few electronic fans spirited the venue with shuffling, and the dancing never stopped.
Tickets were sold out long before the show began, and were going on craigslist for quadruple the original price – $80. Doors opened at 7 p.m., but the show didn’t start until 8 p.m.
Fans began lining up at 6:30 p.m., eager to get their spot at center stage.
Women were dressed in crop tops and high-waisted shorts, and lipstick and headbands seemed to be a theme. The men stuck to flannels and t-shirts, dressed a little more casual than the women.
If you missed them, or weren’t able to snag a ticket off craigslist, ODESZA will also be playing this year at several festivals including Sasquatch!, Coachella and What The Festival.