On a chilly night in late April, summer sounds flooded the Corner Hotel as The Drums performed am energetic headliner show, as part of their tour with this year’s Groovin’ The Moo.

Local lads Loon Lake were first up on the triple bill, as they crammed onto the smaller stage and from the get-go it was pretty obvious why they were opening for The Drums. Their upbeat forms of sunny indie-pop echoed that of the main act, as they got the fairly empty venue bopping their heads, receiving a very warm applause in return. Their current single "In The Summer" has received a fair bit of airplay of Triple J and got the biggest reception from the minimal crowd, certainly an act on the rise.

Tasmanian trio Tiger Choir came next, putting on an impressive performance with their upbeat, futuristic take on electro-pop, showing just how experimental they are with sounds from the start, as guitarist Hamish Cruickshank played his instrument using a drumstick in a violin-like manner. Their set consisted of the latter’s vibrant guitar work as well as a series of loops and warped synths from both him and energetic frontman Elliot Taylor, whilst Sam Nicholson provided precision drumming, giving them that extra kick to their all around performance. The trippy, but soaring "Vultures" was the highlight, the band got into their rhythm, and so did the ever-growing crowd as Taylor jumped around on stage in a fine display of enthusiasm to end their set.

Finally after much anticipation The Drums took to the stage with their New York take on British music, as the crowd erupted when the band burst into opener "What You Were". A change in personnel since last year's visit has not changed the band's performance, but its clearly because the band is all about one man, Jonathan Pierce. The frontman/lead singer is the image of everything that resembles the band, with his '80s-style clothing, consisting of a stonewashed denim jacket, rolled up jeans, and vintage Chuck Taylors as he frolics along the entire stage like a young Morrissey. His energy is outstanding. For the first couple of songs he doesn’t break rhythm once, rocking his body from side to side, throwing his arms around like they’ve gone numb, all whilst his carefree yet flawless singing breaches every ear in the Corner Hotel.

He takes a brief pause, and blows out a puff of exhaustion, deservedly so. Most would be calling it a day after his initial effort, but not Pierce. He announces the next song "is about my best friend, who died": cue single "Best Friend", which draws a huge reception from the crowd, who show their first signs of dancing-come-pushing since the set started. Pierce again waltzing across the stage, with each brilliantly over-exaggerated move choreographed to perfection. The setlist so far is mostly songs off their 2010 self-titled debut, but Pierce decides it’s time to chuck a new one into the mix, joking with the crowd "Well this is a new one, I hope you guys like it, or else we are in trouble". "Money", is more of the same from the New Yorkers, their trademark sound of '80s beach-disco doesn’t seem like its going to back up and leave on the sophomore effort, and The Drums needn’t worry as the crowd gave a thunderous clap to their latest effort.

The band, Pierce in particular, are every bit the crowd-pleasers, the alluring frontman getting into the crowd's face, shaking hands, and singing straight into peoples ears at every opportunity. The triumphant moment of the night came when Pierce announced "I know what you want, I guess it’s getting to that time" before the trademark whistles of hit single "Let’s Go Surfing" rang loud and were mimicked by the frenzied crowd, who chanted the chorus in the anthemic fashion it deserved.

Hits like the oh-so-retro "Forever And Ever Amen", and the slow burner "Down By The Water" featured in the bands finale, as they promised a hasty return before they swiftly retreated from the stage, leaving a mesmerized crowd in their wake and wanting more. With a new album in the works, and a return tour on the cards, one can only hope but wonder what song they turn out next will be the anthem for summer festivals everywhere.