The Underground Stage
“Baxter’s show starts with an awards ceremony, where the support bands get participation awards, and they win a songwriting award. That’s about as sensible as tonight gets. With inter-song banter including “Can I get more applause in the foldback, please”, Baxter are Australia’s punk Spinal Tap, and someone needs to give them a TV series, […]
“Pist Idiots are an impressive band. Built on a foundation of rough-edged punk, with a rage that screams into the night, they also tear off in strange & inventive directions, giving them a range and depth that’s as surprising as it is brilliant.” Facebook | Instagram
“Jurassic Nark start off with something breaking, then they break three strings in one song. Which is exactly what makes them so loveably barking. Loose as all hell, loud, happily roaming free, the sound of the brakes coming off and no-one caring.” Facebook | Instagram
“Mini Skirt play unannounced tonight, and it’s enough to wake the damn dead. They sear through the venue like a flamethrower, roaring like the possessed. “Out Of Place” peels the skin off the face and the paint off the walls.” Facebook | Instagram
“It’s Lazertits’ first ever gig in Sydney tonight, and I’m reminded of how dumb it is for bands to pretend that they’re all awesome and stuff. Channelling The Slits and Bikini Kill, this is pure fun and giggles, nothing but the utter joy and dizzy fun of being in a band. Meanwhile, “PMS – I fucking […]
“By now, I should be used to Rackett, but they continue to make me smile like the first time I saw them. They’re confident, raucous, and grinning like loons tonight, reaching out into the crowd with a smile and ripping our faces off. Sharp as a razor’s edge, from start to finish.” Facebook | Instagram
“Tuppaware Party kind of slink between spoken word jazzy grooves and ferocious PJ Harvey sneering. They then spatter it all with spaghetti western guitars, and Pavement-ish notes. It’s very confusing, but it’s extremely soothing and icy cool. “Running Late” is a monstrously good time – what a fun band.” Facebook | Instagram | Twitter
“Canada’s The Dirty Nil drop in tonight to introduce us to their wild-eyed and crazy-melodic set. Arms wave, shapes are thrown, and grins are fast planted on the raucous crowd’s face. A near-on perfect example of the three-piece-and-fast-guitar, looking forward to this lot making the trip back to Oz soonest.” Facebook | Instagram | Twitter
“It’s been a bit of a gap since I last saw Food Court, and it’s a pleasure to hear their muscular and fired-up tunes again, full of beef and vinegar, and straining at the leash. It’s also pretty exciting to hear there’s an album on its way this year. Based on this form, it’ll be […]