After a FOUR year hiatus, the Norwegian electronic icons Röyksopp performed for two special nights at Webster Hall (11/23 and 11/24) last week! I caught the show on Tuesday and left for my Thanksgiving destination immediately after. Accompanied by Anneli Drecker, Torbjørn and Svein performed an hour and a half set, with not one but two encores. Singing in place of the likes of Karin Andersson and Robyn, Anneli brought the house down. What an amazing voice, not to mention the costumes she wore! She first appeared on stage in a
black cape and black square mask, later revealing an additional silver bejeweled mask underneath.

Highlights of the night included “The Girl and the Robot” when Svein dressed up in a big red robot costume, singing alongside Anneli. “What Else Is There” when Anneli came out in the amazing owl costume, pictured above, and the encore when Royksopp played “Fat Burner” an unreleased track from their new album Senior! Look for its release in early 2010.
Photo credit: LianaAn