Milagres played a polished, assured set to a packed house this Thursday night at Mercury Lounge. The last time I saw this Brooklyn five-piece (about a year ago at the same venue) their stage demeanor was entirely different. Now, seasoned by months of tour including an overseas stint, the band plays with bolstered confidence. The common factor? Mercury Lounge was pretty darn full up for both shows. Milagres has and clearly has had a devoted following for quite some time – fans sang along, cheered for favs like “Here to Stay,” and vied to claim their stakes towards the front of the stage. Buoyant vocals and a precise but many-chambered sound, along with the occasional Downton Abbey reference, made for some foot-tapping good times. Milagres’ characteristic plinky, carrying keys in repeated measures lent the floaty indie pop a semi-danceable quality at points. A performance of new track, former UK iTunes exclusive “Quiet Street,” (stream it here) kept it interesting for those who have been there for the whole journey. – Corinne Bagish
