After a three-year break in touring, Death Cab for Cutie returned to Melbourne on Sunday, playing the first of three Splendour In The Grass sideshows at 170 Russell.

With the venue now at full capacity, Death Cab For Cutie took to the stage to a roaring applause, opening their 23-song set with ‘No Room In Frame’ from their 2015 album Kitsungi.

The night’s set list had a perfect mixture of new songs and fan favourites, such as ‘Crooked Teeth’ from 2005’s Plans and ‘Photobooth’ from their 2000 EP The Forbidden Love which kicked the night off well. ‘Doors Unlocked and Open’ had the night in full swing though, with Ben Gibbard’s distinctive voice echoing throughout the room and the musicianship of the Seattle trio and their new tour members, Dave Depper and Zac Rae on full display. Full review by Eva Dent here.