Abbe May @ Newtown Social Club, 17th Nov

“Abbe May, all-round badass and multi-faceted songwriting warrior, is baaaack, and kicking off her tour in Sydney. Opening gag “Hi, I’m Delta Goodrem” sets the tone for the sharp fangs that are bared throughout, and the soundtrack is as razor-edged as the attitude. There’s gleeful malevolence in the music – “T.R.O.U.B.L.E”, latest single “Doomsday Clock” and “Are We Flirting” all scream like passing jets between Big Pop and dirty anger, a celebration and a temper tantrum all at the same time. It’s captivating, but you still get the sense she’s both taking it very seriously and not at all, all at the same time. As the set goes on, her guitar gets shredded more and more, and by the end, we’re all spent. Crushing stuff.”

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