The Underground Stage
“KyoYoko come armed with enough electronics to put a man on Mars, and enough explosive power to fuel the rockets that take them there. Just about every element of modern music rears its head, from slap bass to chaotic guitars to pounding digital beats to experimental noise, one of the wildest shows I’ve seen in […]
“Molly Millington’s madcap theatricality adds a level of wild nuttiness to the fearsomely good pop set, a masterclass in the unrestrained joy of performance. When the songs quieten, so do you – but when it picks up and kicks off, your heart’s beating out of your chest right along with them. Fabulous.” Gallery Listen
“Big Wheels good-time stomp and swagger is sharply cut and shaggily coiffed, a glorious mix of classic style and rock strut. Infectious and buzzy, it’s just good times distilled to the essence.” Gallery Listen
“Lucy Sugerman’s skittering, witty songs of pain endured – yet also enduring optimism – are a glorious pleasure, a warm blanket to sink into and forget the noise of the world outside.” Gallery Listen
“Even if Hellcat Speedracer were more traditional head-down, hand-wavy tech nerds lurking behind the equipment, this would be a monster of set, poundingly danceable and wildly, manically bloopy. It’s the stage energy that takes you to near cardiac arrest though – there are punk bands who spend less time in the crowd or clambering up […]
“FELIVAND’s smooth, smooth soul meets twinkling pop, a supremely relaxing ride through rich textures.” Gallery Listen
“GRXCE travel with furious purpose tonight, heft swung around like a weapon. Even the sparklier tracks land with increased force, a set of fabulous and explosive delight.” Gallery Listen
“sleepazoid stride right up to your face like you’re not even there and drop a blistering mix of shoegaze and grunge and post-punk and awesomeness. Pure strut, killer poise.” Gallery Listen
“Thy Howler roar like a typhoon, great big waves of squall and window-shattering noise. Gigantic, impressive, and fit to level city blocks.” Gallery Listen