Photos and review by: Jason Robey

ASHEVILLE, NC — 25 years after the release of their first EP, indie rock veterans  OK GO are still every bit as fresh and exciting as ever. The band, which presumably keeps the confetti industry in business, drew a sold-out crowd to the Orange Peel for an energetic and unique concert that is more than just a show, it’s an experience.

The L.A. Exes treated the audience to a 45-minute opening set of their poppy alternative rock. The four-piece weaved surf and garage rock vibes into their bouncy Beatles-esque tunes. Their short, but lively time on stage ended with an interesting and well-received cover of the Cranberries’ “Linger.” Following their set, the band spent the evening at their merch table meeting fans new and old. 

OK Go came out with a bang, opening with “This Too Shall Pass” while cannons covered the room with confetti for the first of many times that night. After a rapid fire sequence of songs, vocalist Damian Kulash took a few minutes to talk with the audience, and take a handful of questions from them. Over the course of the evening, he would do this a few more times, cementing the band’s reputation for engaging with fans. 

The evening’s set list was a career-spanning list, focusing heavily on their two latest albums, 2025’s  And the Adjacent Possible, and 2014’s Hungry Ghosts.  The group kept the audience on their toes throughout the show, whether it was Kulash popping up in the middle of the crowd for a couple solo acoustic tunes or the band pulling out a table with bells to play a unique version of “Shooting the Moon.” Their energy and stage presence are top-notch, with unique and interesting music to match, keeping fans singing along to songs both old and new. Ok Go is scheduled to perform at the Innings Festival in Tempe, AZ on February 20, 2026, for dates beyond that, keep an eye on their website and social media for future concerts.