The Underground Stage
“Sash Lynch comes off the stage like a gremlin, with eyes full of glint and bags full of mischief. The music plays like a Tarantino soundtrack on glitch, a dusty gunfight through a carnival lens – it sounds happy, but blood’s probably being spilled somewhere.” Gallery Learn More Instagram
“Mannequin Radio have no use for your GPS, they wander happily all over the map, right on the edge of being lost forever. Being inventive, wilfully giddy, and literate often ends up being pompous and dull, but there is so much joy here it’s like staring straight into a bright light, trying to find what […]
“Even though Lumens are down from Brisbane on a Sunday night, they set the sky alight here in Sydney with an absolutely MASSIVE set of big guitar song. In between tracks they’re quiet, polite, damn near shy – once it kicks off though, it’s like a hard wind forcing through glass, a tornado sneaking in […]
“Sketch Jets lurk in the shadows, the noises that wake you up in the middle of the night – you’re not sure it’s a threat, but it’s clear you need to pay attention. There may be dream-pop elements here, but you’ll be wide awake when it lands on your head.” Gallery Learn More Facebook | […]
“Hugs have a rare ability to both walk with purpose while also knowing *just* when to lose their temper. Controlled sound is jostled by hair-shaking crazy, and somehow it all just gets along. Balanced, but only barely, and in all the best ways.” Gallery Learn More Facebook | Instagram
“False London are idiotically exciting, a band that somehow beam in classic 80s vocals and song but then wrap it up in hyper-modern clothing. It parades down the catwalk, confident and beautiful for everyone to stare at, eyes on stalks and ears on fire.” Gallery Learn More Facebook | Instagram
“Grenade Jumper – as the name suggests – drop exactly the pop punk you’re looking for, muscular and polished and bags full of fun. The foot is on the floor and the speeds are approaching unsafe levels.” Gallery Learn More Instagram
“Chloe Dadd open tonight’s fun with a super-tight set chock full of razor-edged tune, enough to raise an eyebrow or tap a foot in any room you care to mention. Busy, crafted, and a delight.” Gallery Learn More Facebook | Instagram
“Nerdlinger seem to take nothing seriously, which may just be a headfake for taking all of it very seriously, but pretending not to, all so *we* can all not take it seriously (or at least pretend to). If you’re in the front row, I swear to God this makes sense. Seriously.” Gallery Learn More Facebook […]