Call the Office went bilingual Tuesday night with high-energy performances by opening act Young Galaxy and featured French band Malajube.

A delay before the opening act emphasized the venue’s emptiness as guests scattered around the bar. However, Call the Office’s intimate and relaxed setting allowed fans to interact with band members before they went on stage.

Young Galaxy offered an engaging performance that focused around their latest album, Invisible Republic. The band’s lead singer, Catherine McCandless, captivated the audience with her compelling vocals while smoke machines and multi-coloured lighting gave the show visual appeal.

Malajube began their set with a heavy bass and percussion bang. An emphasis on the instruments and less on vocals immediately got the crowd on their feet. The band members’ faces revealed a genuine love for live performance.

Since Malajube’s songs are sung in French, audience members who did not speak the language may have had difficulties connecting with the music. Also, many of the band’s songs sound similar — for non-French speakers, this was especially problematic as individual songs seemed fairly indistinguishable.

Tracks off of the band’s second album, Trompe-l’oeil, provided quirky relief from their generally angry sound. The songs “Pâte filo” and “Étienne d’août” highlighted the musical talents of each band member.

The crowd was enthusiastic throughout the set. Song transitions were quick with very little speaking by the band, which kept the energy high. However, the lack of between-song banter may have been due to Malajube’s limited knowledge of the English language.

Malajube projected a raw and aggressive sound that only intensified throughout the show. Constant switch-ups from hostile to restrained vocals ensured that the audience was never bored. An encore at the end of the show signified a successful performance.

Ultimately, Malajube created an ideal atmosphere for audience members to become involved and lost in their music. A minimal set, loud music and consistency in intensity were emphasized by Call the Office’s intimate venue.