The Underground Stage
“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 [flickr_set id=”72157711504198766″]
“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 [flickr_set id=”72157711502720152″]
“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 [flickr_set id=”72157711184683216″]
“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 [flickr_set id=”72157711096439121″]
“Chinese Takeaway are so polished they make your best, shiniest shoes look like they’ve been smashed with hammers and bricks. There are some truly lovely notes in here, soaring high set-pieces and swooping moments to soothe the soul. Grand, poised, fun.” Facebook | Instagram [flickr_set id=”72157711085438907″]
“Naughty Boys just get better every time. From flat-out snotbags, their set now flails even more madly than the singer – from Pist Idiots-level bogey-punk to something approaching a Bad Dreems / Preatures crossover. Oh, and the bits that go fucking mental, obviously. Never less than right on the red line.” Facebook | Instagram [flickr_set […]
“Charlotte & The Harlots don’t so much play a set as lay down a truckload of bricks and then smash you in the face with them, one by one, to the soundtrack of the widdliest guitar solo ever. It is absolutely as excellent as that sounds.” Facebook | Instagram [flickr_set id=”72157710946613432″]