The Underground Stage
Until now, Jeremy Neale has, on record, been about as chirpy as it’s possible to be. This new one comes off like it’s bruised, with a couple of teeth missing. While it makes those us familiar with his grinning schtick want to give him an enormous hug, musically this a light-speed increase in maturity and […]
“I can’t tell you how much I needed this. Royal Chant have been a long time fav round these parts and tonight their schtick lines up precisely with what I need – brilliant and shining song, guitars in excelsis. Oh dear me, yes please and thank you.” Facebook | Instagram | Twitter
“Tshitaki are in a groove. Not like a jazz groove, like a bullet in a barrel. This is hatchet-sharp, every song glistens in moonlight, like it’s about to slice off a limb. All your enemies’ nightmares, made song.” Facebook | Instagram
“If you’re ever looking for evidence for why the three-piece setup rules, look no further than Whispering Jackie. So much noise! So much tune! Also, harmonies! Not a drop spilled, not a note wasted. Throaty, tone-rich, tub-thumping loveliness at every turn. Fab.” Facebook | Instagram
“It’s been too long since I last saw Raave Tapes but they’re still stomping all over that fine line between experimental art and massive song. It sounds like it’s up in your face, but they’re clearly not aggressive. It’s danceable, but you’re not totally clear why. Clever, and more than a little wonderful.” Facebook | […]
“Holy shit, Wayward’s is back! There can be few finer choices than Sunscreen to belt out the first notes played in this newly refurbed venue. Every note is smooth, every move considered and sharp. I love that this venue’s back up and running. And I bloody *love* this band too.” Facebook | Instagram
“Lisa Caruso opens tonight’s birthday festivities for the mighty @2ser radio. After a long day, week, or lifetime, little will soothe as comprehensively as this, vocals that flit around the venue like birds, guitars that twang and rumble and fizz. Real beauty in this sound.” Facebook | Instagram
“Tiarnie skate that dangerous, fine-as-silk line between bedroom DIY cool and massive-room talent. They clearly know their way round songwriting and instruments, and know how to work a room of any size – but at no point do you get the sense they’re not singing directly and only to you. The sort of top shelf […]
“The Impressionists drop an entire set of all the wonkiest bits of Strokes and Arctic Monkeys, but manage to drench it in an Australian summer. Lo-fi but uplifting, sunny but pouring with rain, skinny as a rake but big enough to fill a room to bursting.” Facebook | Instagram