Tonight was all about Holy Holy – one of the year’s most talked about indie bands, and they definitely lived up to the hype. First up, however, were The Franklin Electric from Montreal, Canada. Fresh eyed and bushy tailed, these guys played an exceptionally high-energy pop rock set showcasing tunes from their debut record This Is How I Let You Down. They also played a newbie that they recently recorded in Guy Sebastian’s Sydney studio. Old Piano, a favourite from their set, sounded fit for Ben Folds to cover for Like a Version.
Next up was Olympia who, ogether with a bassist and drummer, gave us a jaunty set that got everyone in the mood for Holy Holy. With her green glittery onesie and blue Fender Jaguar, Olympia definitely looked the business up on stage. Despite having to endure drunken requests from a guy up the front, Olympia showed why she is one to watch in Australian music.
With the room packed, Holy Holy took to the stage to play one ball-tearer of a set. Having played numerous gigs internationally in 2015, Holy Holy were brilliant from start to finish. You Cannot Call For Love Like A Dog off their debut When the Storms Would Come was bloody epic, spotlighting Oscar Dawson’s lead guitar playing. All-up Holy Holy were an amazing live experience and you should feel sad if you missed out.
BY TEX MILLER
Photo by David Harris
Loved: The Franklin Electric’s blistering open set.
Hated: The notion that the international band headlined the night instead of the other way round.
Drank: Pints of Carlton. Mmm refreshing.
