![]() ![]() Australian rock band Atlas Genius, who took the stage after Nico Vega’s opening set, did their best to showcase the non-single tracks off their recent debut, When It Was Now, but received the greatest applause for their closing number - and current radio hit - “Trojans.” If fans come because they heard a song on KROQ, how can an artist best convince them that there is far more to them than just one song? The idea of how a radio smash can be translated to the stage seemed to be a common denominator throughout the evening. These became a focal point of the show, particularly on the group’s hit single “Radioactive,” which was transformed from a radio song to a massively expansive rock number onstage as Reynolds howled the chorus and bashed a drum twice his size. The Wiltern’s stage boasted giant cut-out trees and a moody, shifting backdrop, as well as several massive drums placed out in front of the band. ![]() Imagine Dragons might only have one album (although they have several EPs as well), but their live show is already polished and tight, a gleaming production worthy of an artist with a deeper discography. PHOTOS: KROQ’s Almost Acoustic Christmas 2012: Jack White, No Doubt Perform ![]() Kenya Barris Launches Music Label With Interscope Records (Exclusive)
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