To celebrate two years of releasing top-notch rising Australian talent, Sydney imprint gathered a formidable selection from their ranks to take to a packed-out Workers Club bandroom
Headlining the night were Melbourne outfit I’lls, whose set was replete with fairly remarkable projections to complement their resoundingly proficient musical grace. It wasn’t hard to imagine the band performing an identical set in a Palace-sized venue, captivating the audience with their electronica-tinged experimental rock
Earlier in the night, Melbourne violin wizard Wintercoats, aka James Wallace, showcased material from his latest EP Heartful – as well as earlier tracks. While his looped-string mastery is still as impressive as ever, Wallace’s vocal delivery has been compounded into an impassioned force – retaining his intimate meekness at the same time
Two-piece Fishing showcased finely crafted beats, occasionally garnishing tracks with deft raps. They ended with an in-jokey track about some shitty dance move, which kind of took the shine off their performance. Oh well.
Sydney producer Guerre pushed the bandroom’s considerable PA to the limit with an immaculate run-through of affecting, heartfelt beats. As with the rest of tonight’s lineup, Guerre feels a little underappreciated in the Australian musical landscape. I’m guessing that’s set to change in the near future.
LACHLAN KANONIUK
LOVED: The hearty serving of impeccable emerging talent.
HATED: Missing The Townhouses’ set.
DRANK: Pints with a side of saganaki burger.
