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The Globe - Fri Jul 11
An apocalyptic noise blizzard introduces tonight’s celebration of all things distorted. Comprised simply of one man, his guitar, and his array of effects pedals, Candlesnuffer begins by looping layers of abrupt palm-muted sounds before slowly working to create a dense pastiche of dissonant chords. Since many of the resonant sounds and harmonics he achieves require high volume, I sympathise with his neighbours.
The live sound achieved by drum and bass duo No Anchor is frighteningly strong after so few shows. The two songs performed by Alex Gillies and Ian Rogers includes hypnotic reading of ten-minute long Drone Me Out. Satisfying, but not long enough to fully appreciate their style.
Local sweethearts Roshambo quietly take to stage and deliver a satisfying collection of thoughtfully-crafted pop songs. Just kidding. Their shambolic set of explosive punk rock is satisfying for entirely different reasons, centred largely around their hilarious onstage and crowd banter. Nitrous bulb machines may have been confiscated, but their cheeky, self-deprecating humour remains.
The brooding post-rock instrumental compositions of Secret Birds are assisted tonight by Susie Patten, who joins the four-piece to deliver an enthralling twin drum attack. Their Wolf & Cub-esque creations are impressive, though time-constrained.
In the space of seven years and three albums, Melbourne’s Grey Daturas have developed a loyal following. Bandmate Roberts MacManus and Mayson alternate between drums and bass as their lengthy, feedback-infused pieces wash across the hundreds gathered here to witness the glorious anti-music of it all. Bonnie Mercer is clearly affected by breaking a string soon after taking the stage, but presses on, guitar headstock planted firmly into the stage to achieve maximum spine-shriveling noise. Devoid of melody and clear song structure, tonight’s set is one of the most unconventional musical performances I’ve witnessed, but enjoyable on an entirely different plain.
ANDREW MCMILLEN
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