The Underground Stage
“Liquid Time are from Avalon, and basically play blistering and pounding psyche loonhattery interspersed with the occasional moment of actual song. Jesus, when they collectively decide to let go, it pummels you into a paste. This is why people get addicted to collecting guitar pedals.” Instagram [flickr_set id=”72157671749022212″]
“If you read any gangster fiction or watch any gangster film, there’s always a bit where someone gets respect for being really fucking hard but never raising their voice. Galaxy Girls have this *nailed*. This is not polished, it’s not technically proficient, it’s basically 100% restrained menace, the threat left unsaid. There are some overtly […]
“Moose Blood may be here all the way from England, but there’s a lot of love in the room for them. Songs are sungalong to, bodies are mashed up tight against the barrier, and the whole place is pretty much rammed full of smiles and song, rich and destructive distortion giving release to pent up […]
“Babaganouj are one of those bands I always try and see when they’re passing through Sydney. It’s partially because they’re a charming and cheery bunch, which makes going to their gigs just idiotically good fun, but there’s something that’s unhealthily addictive about the music. “Bluff” is still as melancholy/uplifting as it always was, “Do Rite […]
“I only came across The Hard Aches earlier in the year, but they’re a fast favourite already. “Glad That You’re Gone” is a beast of a tune, and “Loser” is just instantly electrifying. All this despite the deceptively simple two-piece setup, which still sounds as big as a barn, rumbly and rich-toned.” Facebook | Instagram […]
“Ross Henry is massive and hairy, and is doing that thing I’ve seen a few solo artists doing this year, playing electronic pop while smacking the ever-living shit out of some drum pads. It’s smooth-drinking, and he’s got some nifty little tricks in those sticks. Enjoyed that.” Facebook | Instagram [flickr_set id=”72157671728958482″]
“It’s good to see Hedge Fund again, especially when they’re still as bent and quirky and wonky as ever. “Boyfriend” is still a belter, and brand new one “Physical Education” is a lot of fun. Singer Will is also brilliant at staring straight down the barrel of cameras pointed at him, as well as stalking […]
“Hot Spoke are feeling all the feels. Knitted eyebrows – not to mention cheekbones you could carve a turkey with – and emotion just all over the place. Normally, this is me-repellant, but the addition of strategically-placed squalls of guitar make this a bit of a hoot. Tight and well-formed songs to make the poets […]
“On record, Hound steer a straightline course via Placebo, but live – at least tonight – they veer into major Dinosaur Jr territory. This may be to do with the fact they are totally and brilliantly drunk. If so, being drunk makes them totally brilliant. The guitars just ring like bells, and the songs chug […]