The Underground Stage
“The Football Club are playing their first ever show in Sydney, but there’s already a lot of buzz here. Already a HUGE favourite of mine, their set is full of dark laughs and uplifting horror, propelled by some crafty and catty songwriting. Quite simply one of the hottest new bands around in Australia right now, […]
“Iluka opens tonight in a quiet, vocal+guitar+bass way , and from note one it’s a bloody masterclass in how to use your instruments. The country-ish thrum is beefed up by some sterling bass work, and occasional electronic bass drum. But the hero isn’t even that killer voice or those heart-breaking tunes – anyone who knows […]
“Hey Geronimo are currently trying out their new stage show. I can only assume the original suggestion was along the lines of “hey, let’s make space-age pop that drives audiences into dancing frenzies, while we’re dressed like the crew on the bridge of the Death Star.” It is precisely as batty and brilliant as it […]
“Lime Cordiale were apparently a last-minute addition to the bill, but I certainly can’t see anyone not happy about it. Their flavours of tropical, kitschy, pop and smashed-up, lose-yourself anthems mix well with the audience’s drinks, and by the end the sweat is pouring off and no-one knows where they are anymore.” Facebook | Instagram […]
“Major Leagues have almost nothing wrong with them at all. It’s really that simple. A hatful of melodious little wonders for a setlist, plus an attitude that balances halfway between aw-shucks and go-fuck-yourself. I could watch this band all day long. And so could you.” Facebook | Instagram | Twitter [flickr_set id=”72157683118667056″]
“Bad Pony have more drums than is really sensible. There are six of them and three play at least one drum, including their energizer bunny of a singer who barrels around like he’s had a toe cut off. So much spare energy it’s like they’ve plugged everyone into the mains. Hell of a thing to […]
“Mount Zamia are just bloody loveable, happy as clams, dropping thrumming 70s vibes all over the floor. Moments of madness peek out, tearing up the place every now and again, but the core of this set is some truly adorable song-writing.” Facebook | Instagram | Twitter [flickr_set id=”72157681358640690″]
“The Khanz are on early tonight, but there’s no shortage in the room of love for them, nor for their bombastic and huge-sounding Big Indie. The tunes are plentiful and free-flowing, large as houses, and as pounding as a summer thunderstorm.” Facebook | Instagram | Twitter [flickr_set id=”72157680069299753″]
“Crocodylus just keep popping up on stages I end up in front of, and it doesn’t get at all dull. It’d be hard in fact to think how it could, since anyone who finds their lunatic rock n roll thrashabouts dull, is clearly in need of major surgery.” Facebook | Instagram [flickr_set id=”72157683217572805″]