After two long years, a second number one album, and an entirely new aesthetic, the indie rock band known as The 1975 traveled back to the United States with a light pink album cover and high expectations.

The Manchester native band consists of members Matty Healy, Adam Hann, Ross MacDonald and George Daniel. The band first released their self-titled album, The 1975, in 2013, and their United States debut was in Austin, Texas. However, since then The 1975 has gained a completely updated persona.

As The 1975 began writing their second album, I Like It When You Sleep, For You Are So Beautiful Yet So Unaware Of It, the sound and look of the band seemed to consist of more color this time around. The first album had more songs with cryptic sounds and darker lyrics, while the second record was much more upbeat.

The first tour The 1975 hosted had a stage that was illuminated each night by a simple rectangular fluorescent light. But as the band members began to change, so did their music and the environment they shared it in.

On June 1, 2015, the band deleted all of their social media accounts. Many speculated that the group broke up, however on June 2, 2015, the sites were back up and running. On that following day, The 1975 accounts began posting comic strips that held deep meanings about an up-and-coming revolution within the band.

On October 8, 2015, “Love Me,” the first single off of I Like It When You Sleep, For You Are So Beautiful Yet So Unaware Of It, was released. The cheery, funky sound shocked many fans, as it was very different from past pieces. However, the band continued to gain more support as more people fell in love with the matured The 1975.

After releasing their second album, the band went on a 2015-2016 tour that was an entirely different environment than past concerts. The black and white lights were replaced with vibrant pastel pinks and blues that filled the arenas with color.

Concert attendees went from wearing mostly black, dark clothing to being decorated in shimmering face glitter, signaling that The 1975 did, indeed, start their own revolution.

On May 7, The 1975 traveled to Houston to perform at the Cynthia Woods Pavilion and showed off their new sound to Texas fans. The two opening bands, the Japanese House and Wolf Alice, both originated from the United Kingdom and carried very distinctive voices. While each group differed from sound in a slight way, the openers were able to grab the attention of every audience member.

As the night rolled on, the moment that everyone was waiting for was finally upon them.

A soft sound slowly rose from the speakers as three massive rectangular lights came down from the ceiling. This time, however, there was not just one singular white light—instead, bright pastel pinks reflected onto the anxious faces that filled the outdoor venue.

Lead singer Matty Healy’s voice boomed from a speaker explaining that sadly, the band’s drummer George Daniel recently broke his shoulder and would not be able to perform. Freddy Sheed, the drummer from the Japanese House, was able to take on the responsibility, learn all of The 1975’s songs in just a few hours and fill in temporarily for Daniel.

“Now, please welcome everyone’s favorite band, The 1975,” Healy’s voice clicked off of the arena speakers as cheers erupted from the crowd.

The spunky beats of “Love Me” played as The 1975 took the stage for the first time of the night. Healy galloped across stage in a bright red blouse while Hann, MacDonald, and Sheed took their places behind their instruments.

The set-list consisted of a mixture of songs from the first and second album, but there was no doubt that the band had an entirely new way of playing them.

Songs such as “If I Believe You” and “A Change of Heart,” featured on the most recent album, were performed for the first time on this tour.

Whether the band is more comfortable as artists or they have just matured in a sense, each member in The 1975 seemed to dance a little bit more on this tour.

Healy has stated in previous interviews the importance of the stage design for this tour. There was a huge transition from a very simplistic, dark look to the massive light pillars that changed patterns each song, creating an eclectic and unforgettable experience for those who attend a The 1975 show.

With their new album, The 1975 started a new era that brought more glow and bliss to their music and the environment that it is shared in.