In the past, electronic-based My Disco side project Kangaroo Skull provided long, seamless club-friendly sets, emanating booming deep house beats in a sea of smoke machine and strobe. Tonight signalled somewhat of a new chapter, with Rohan Rebeiro now taking the reigns in solo mode to provide more intricate electronica meditations in fragmented, more structured, bursts. It was a success, hinting at world-class production values as opposed to the slightly novel bombast of previous sets.
It was an interesting lead in to the disparate Bushwalking, who were making a decidedly rare live appearance to celebrate the launch of resounding LP number two, No Enter. The album made up the majority of the setlist, with the bolted down grooves shining in the live setting. Guitarist Karl Scullin contorted around his mic stand like a creeper vine, building tension to be unleashed in his guitar breakdowns.
No Enter’s title track was a definitive highlight, stretching into a dizzyingly brilliant elongated jam. Bushwalking’s live showings may be all-too rare, but god dammit, they make it count.
Loved: The humble faux-foliage featured on the rear wall.
Hated: Being a bit too crook but sinking a bit too much.
Drank: A six pack of those Mountain Goat tins beforehand. They were okay, but still not sure if they’re a worthy candidate for a Meredith session beer.
