Day: 27 February 2012

Live Review: The Night Terrors + Rohypnotise + Pearls – Phoenix Public House (25.02.12)

Luke Benge’s new project Rohypnotise made their live debut at the Phoenix on Saturday and their particular brand of chilled out dream pop made for pleasant listening. The band had a very relaxed vibe and while they aren’t the liveliest bunch I’ve ever seen, the strength of their music was obvious during the last few…

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Live Review: Neon Indian + Snakadaktal + Miami Horror DJs – Prince Bandroom (24.02.12)

It was a stifling night in Melbourne, and the revellers were out in force, making quick work of the bar service in an attempt to stave off the unrelenting heat. While the general dick-headed behaviour of the heavily intoxicated punters was unpleasant, unfortunately, the music was too. This was due largely to the atrocious sound…

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Live Review: Geoffrey O’Connor + Dick Diver + Joey Telafone + Velcro – East Brunswick Club (24.02.12)

Walking into a sparse East Brunswick room to be greeted by a trio playing fairly uncomplicated songs wasn’t too bad in a way. Velcro provided a simple set of songs which set a semi-suburban scene. Maybe the sun should have been streaming in, as we enjoyed these three minute pop songs. They were kind of…

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