Two years ago, Travis Morrison tipped us off to the wonder that is the Dirty Projectors, telling us they saved his relationship with rock ‘n’ roll after he saw them play at the Black Cat. After last night, we know why. Frontman Dave Longstreth has assembled an unbelievably talented band, including three woman whose ability to harmonize a) with him, and b) with each other in peculiar keys is truly a work of fate. Or perhaps, the best Craigslist posting of all time. It’s experimental music that’s fueled by aerobatic vocals and precision from all parties involved. Taking influences from rock, pop, hip hop, world music and who knows where else, the Dirty Projectors are offering some of the most unique, inspiring and downright amazing music available right now. The band’s lush, spastic, dense music can be polarizing — people tend to either fall immediately, madly in love with what they hear, or take an immediate and aggressive dislike. Which makes us sad — the same way we feel for the people that don’t have the cilantro gene. We wish you could hear what we’re hearing, because if you could you’d be so very, very satisfied.

The set’s standout was the lead single off their new album, Bitte Orca, a song called “Stillness is the Move.” It was difficult at first to Amber Coffman when she took over the lead vocals for her tour de force performance, but after a few adjustments in the sound booth, she captured the rapt attention of everyone in the 9:30 Club. Longstreth handed over the mic on this track for its entirety, letting the remarkable vocal talents of his female counterparts soar around the room. For my money, Bitte Orca (just officially released today) is the band’s best offering to date — and it’s certainly their most accessible. If you’re feeling uninspired by new music lately, you should pick up a copy tonight, as this incredible double bill takes the stage one more time for fans in the District.