Concert Recap: Phantogram at Austin’s ACL Live Moody Theater

Phantogram brought the ‘Running Through Colors’ tour to ACL Live Moody Theater on Jan. 24. 

Photos by Elina Carrasco

Michael Shuman, also known by the moniker GLU, kicks off the show with a set that beautifully merges guitar solos, rapping, and synths.

Michael Shuman, also known by the moniker GLU, kicks off the show with a set that beautifully merges guitar solos, rapping, and synths.

Michael Shuman, also known by the moniker GLU, kicks off the show with a set that beautifully merges guitar solos, rapping, and synths.

Michael Shuman, also known by the moniker GLU, kicks off the show with a set that beautifully merges guitar solos, rapping, and synths.

Phantogram emerges from the shadows and rips into “Jealousy,” the first track off of its latest album Memory of a Day.

Phantogram emerges from the shadows and rips into “Jealousy,” the first track off of its latest album Memory of a Day.

Phantogram emerges from the shadows and rips into “Jealousy,” the first track off of its latest album Memory of a Day.

Phantogram emerges from the shadows and rips into “Jealousy,” the first track off of its latest album Memory of a Day.

Phantogram emerges from the shadows and rips into “Jealousy,” the first track off of its latest album Memory of a Day.

Phantogram emerges from the shadows and rips into “Jealousy,” the first track off of its latest album Memory of a Day.

Synths and flashing lights fill the room as lead singer Sarah Barthell and guitarist Josh Carter perform “Don’t Move.”

Synths and flashing lights fill the room as lead singer Sarah Barthell and guitarist Josh Carter perform “Don’t Move.”

Synths and flashing lights fill the room as lead singer Sarah Barthell and guitarist Josh Carter perform “Don’t Move.”

Synths and flashing lights fill the room as lead singer Sarah Barthell and guitarist Josh Carter perform “Don’t Move.”

Synths and flashing lights fill the room as lead singer Sarah Barthell and guitarist Josh Carter perform “Don’t Move.”

Barthel commands the spotlight, her vocals a perfect replica of the studio recording of “Fall In Love.”

Barthel commands the spotlight, her vocals a perfect replica of the studio recording of “Fall In Love.”