The Underground Stage
“ENOLA’s crisp and clinical post-punk roars on stage, the sweet spot between precision and bare-knuckle energy. Their songs occasionally lull you into a metronomic sense of security – but in short order you find your face has been ripped clean off.” Gallery
“Mali Jo$e’s hip-hop repeatedly breaches the lines between deep chill and peak party. Smooth lines fade into sharp-as edges to create a mix as joyous as it is in your face.” Gallery
“The Terrys’ sunny, wide-pupilled set courses through the veins, a mid-afternoon pick-me-up to kick the day back into gear. Reflective at moments, but also never shy to boot the ball way up into the sky.” Gallery
“Barkaa is off, running and coming directly for you. As well as some truly fearsome rage, there’s enough energy to light up the city and enough power to level it to the ground. It makes no difference whether you get out of the way, get on board, or start following behind – either way, Barkaa’s […]
“San Diego lands in Sydney tonight in the shape of Almost Monday, who drive the late show to the finish line via Arctic Monkeys-level art-rock plus literally all the fun in the world. Clearly no strangers to these shores, it lands like a bomb but fits like a bloody glove.” Gallery
“There are few finer than Teen Jesus & The Jean Teasers. This set comes in the wake of their debut album release and there’s *such* a sense of the journey this band have been on. What a ride it’s been. What promise they still hold. WHAT a band.” Gallery
“Magical pop from Melbourne’s Blusher tonight. The sound of the best nights out with the best of friends.” Gallery
“Teenage Dads are tonight’s ‘secret’ headliner (hence the masks), but there’s no hiding the talent on display. Crisp as fresh lettuce, it all just lifts and rises, easy proof of why they’re fast becoming one of Australia’s favourites. Gallery
“Telenova come in crisp and sharp, precise grooves and exact rhythms designed for a good time. Joyous, uplifting, and giant grins made song.” Gallery