The Underground Stage
“We get enormous, giant, pounding stuff, layer upon layer of huge boulder-like song from Two Knives, like being under a landslide and not caring at all. While it smashes all before it, it’s still got a soft beating heart – and that’s what makes you stare at it, doe-eyed, while it mushes you to a […]
“KHAOS EMRLD’s musical background is pop-punk and the injection of that heritage into this blazing set of bleeping, roaring hyperpop mayhem is what gives it an extra push of chaotic fun. Hyperpunk? Whatever, it’s an off-the-rails, infectious blast.” Gallery Learn More Instagram | TikTok
“Wolfjay is glorious. Hyperpop doesn’t do it justice, this just plain soars, live autotuned vocals over truly magnificent beats and pads, it’s enough to put a roar in the quietest of throats. Absolutely brilliant.” Gallery Learn More Instagram | TikTok
“Noctica’s giant sound matches the theatre and the roar, fearsomely digital with an analog layer of grit overlaid. Massive, but focussed and personal, it’s an experience.” Gallery Learn More Instagram | TikTok
“Nonnie’s got a bit of onstage nerves but all that does is add to the charm, with these rich and jittery songs blaring like sirens. Super fun.” Gallery Learn More Instagram
“Blake Williams is just the one body but makes the sound of several, searing tone and wild songs. The riffs are what end up killing you dead, a rare pleasure.” Gallery Learn More Instagram
“Driving to the end of the year, Candy Moore gifts us a precise and jangly mix of sharp guitars and whimsy. Sub-zero production comes off it like dry ice, but dafter moments – like rhyming “pjyamas” with “Bahamas” – adds knowing humour and warmth 🧊”
“JACOTÉNE has spent the year testing her strength in ‘demo’ form, but these songs are surely as fully-formed as they need to be. Rich, soulful songs delivered by a voice that’ll stop traffic, it’s intimidating to think that this talent could level up even further 😮”
“The Headaches and Golden Vessel collaboration springs forth another understated gem, teeny-tiny beats and barely-there vocals nonetheless creating something of quiet strength 💎”