Youth Lagoon frontman Trevor Powers’ face is illuminated in a rainbow of colors as the artist deftly plays his electronic keyboard. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)

Swahili warms up the crowd as the opening act plays to a sparse audience. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)

Noah Baslaw, center, is transfixed by the electronic grooves of Youth Lagoon as he and his friend John Lake, left, look on. The pair are both sophomores at South Eugene High School, and it was their first time seeing Youth Lagoon in person. “Best $13 I’ve ever spent,” Lake was heard remarking after the night’s performance. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)

Youth Lagoon frontman Trevor Powers looks on at bassist Jake Warnock as the group wraps up their set for the evening. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)

University of Oregon freshman Chinua Matthews takes in the electronic vibes onstage as Youth Lagoon wraps up its performance for the evening. The human physiology major was attending his first Youth Lagoon concert like many others in the crowd at WOW Hall. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)

Youth Lagoon bassist Jake Warnock, left, and drummer Eric Rogers work their way through the group’s second song. Youth Lagoon performs at WOW Hall in Eugene to an estimated crowd of 200 on May 21, 2013. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)

Bassist Jake Warnock plays near the wings of the stage at WOW Hall during the final few songs of the night. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)

Trevor Powers’ right arm displays the inscription “Freedom on my mind,” a tattoo whose meaning the signer noted was too personal to share. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)