“Holly Hebe’s crisp indie pop is shiny with glitter but run through with stories and emotion. Bright as a button and with a rich and rewarding undercurrent, the whole set is finely-cut songwriting delivered with poise and finesse.” Gallery Listen
Author: Alex Kirk
“Akala Newman’s tough, bouncing pop carries both dancefloor fun and some furious emotion, a mix of power and panache, Saturday night joy with its fighting boots on.” Gallery Listen
“The Thing bring it from New York, a buzzing and electric set of jacked and muscular song, pounding loud and thrumming wildly. Brimming with both motion and commotion, sharply tailored and built to impress.” Gallery Listen
“Deadshowws sounds as massive as the joy it’s played with, a set of established and excitingly new tracks. Bags of bounce, fit to rip you off the floor you stand on.” Gallery Listen
“Convenience Store bring Melbourne jangle as well as heavyweight noise, as shiny as it is serrated. A magnificent racket, delivered with poise and control.” Gallery Listen
“The Lazy Eyes psyche out when required but the core songs are rich and bouncing and ruddy, bringing light from dark, a sunrise from behind dark clouds. Untethered as required, but always hugely, hugely musical.” Gallery Listen
“Worm Girlz bring equal parts sugar and salt, tough and leathery while charming and hilarious, and all at the same time. The sweeter half dances in formation and makes us promise to be nice to each other – the spiky half stamps on your throat without mercy or hesitation. A perfect mix.” Gallery Listen
“RICEWINE’s big, big guitar pop shines from all directions tonight, full of groove from one side, stomping like a new pair of boots in the other. Shoulder-twitching, head-nodding, ankle-breaking fun, giddy and bright.” Gallery Listen
“Mariae Cassandra’s excellent recent track ‘Theodore’ chugs like a thirsty plumber in its full track release form, but solo and acoustic this set shows off the glittering voice and the rich songs that live under it all. It’s all sparkles and golden light, a treat and a balm.” Gallery Listen