As ever, all the tracks that make it onto the playlist are aces in my book but if I absolutely, positively had to pick no more than five to check out this week, it’d be these.
Tag: Sunscreen
This gig was part of SXSW Sydney 2024 – head here for all the shows & STUFF “As gentle as a puppy’s ear but strong as tensile steel, Sunscreen manages to feel like a light spring breeze at the same time as sounding like a peal of thunder. Effortlessly pop, yet gigantic in scale.” Listen […]
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Sunscreen @ Wayward’s, Oct 24
“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
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Sunscreen @ Portugal Madeira Club, Nov 10
“It’s been a long time since I last saw Sunscreen, right at the beginning. They were almost nervous back then – not now, this is so poised it should be on the cover of a magzine. In fact, they should be on the cover of a magazine.” Facebook | Instagram
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Sunscreen @ Hudson Ballroom, 1st Jun
“First time I saw Sunscreen, they were almost apologetic about how good they were. This time, they’re slapping us in the chops. So, now there’s confidence to go along with slyly complex and subtly powerful songwriting. Fear them.” Facebook | Instagram
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Sunscreen @ Freda’s Bar, 12th Jan
“Sunscreen have a singer who’s also in Flowertruck, and where the other band are wired and loopy, this is dreamy and soothing stuff. Easy and floaty and comfy and generous, this isn’t a side-project – it’s an alter-ego. Except for the bits that go a bit nuts.” Facebook | Instagram