The house lights are on, and College Street Music Hall in New Haven, CT is alive and well for Chvrches’ highly anticipated return since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Donna Missal had just finished her opening set, and the crowd was mingling about to prepare themselves for the headlining act. Though it went mostly unnoticed, an ominously melodic drone began to fill the air for several minutes. It was not until the fog started to pour from the sides of the stage that fans became aware that Chvrches was sending signs of their arrival. Chvrches have always made slow, theatrical entrances that are met with bright, pulsating music, but this night was more of a gradual warning. Finally, the house lights went dark, and each member graced the stage and immediately kicked off with “He Said She...
