Polar Dust opened the floor with a haunting operatic and very “Muse-y” intro. A trio made up of 2 girls and a boy producing an interesting mix... I am trying to think whether I love them or just like them.... A melodic beat, where you just wanna rock your head in a trance... Fuck it... I like them... sending the all too familiar tingle up my spine like my local stars Dementophobia, Scarlett Street and Sons of Signal....A Depeche Mode modelled band... nice combination, I just hope they can hold on to their rhythm along enough get to those starry heights they are reaching for.
I will certainly back them, but... my every faithful but;
the drummer misses too many beats... and they need an electronics/keyboardist
or even a percussionist, but NOT a backing track. For me it feels like they are
missing a piece of an awesome band.
If ever I questioned as to why I am NOT a metal head,
Touched by Nausea said it loud and clear... However, they do have a following
and though the drummer was out, they still packed the floor, which means
revenue, which means we use them despite personal preferences.
Johnny Stalker the second NON metal band that took the stage
has a collage of sounds from Chillie Peppers to Brad Cunning (local bar singer). Hard
rocker that get my loves head bopping, which obviously makes me happy. A great
band to get the party up a gear... recommend about 17h00 on the Friday
afternoon at WOODSTOCK SA 2012 and these guys will get the entire grounds
pumping.... Great vibe, just need to work on their harmony, but other than that
their techniques and attitude, was... shall I say, rather catchy.
Die Young the last band to start are another 3 piece that are
also missing something... oh yes... a drummer... the “Shakespeare Sister” type bassist
from Polar Dust takes the reins with her lead guitar, bringing an Interesting
late 80’s alternative sound to the salad of sound. Very subdued and easy startfor
their opening number, however marred by out of sync backing drums and
accompaniments later on. And then they took on a Billy Idol cover, White
Wedding.... and .... and... shall I say, they should NOT do it. It was, um... I
am a serious hater of covers, unless an improvement or a different
interpretation is presented, and they did not do the aged legend any
justice.... But, I looked forward to
their next number as overall I can’t really fault them technically, but please
don’t sing covers unless you own them.
That’s just my opinion - written by Philip Howard - SA Music News Partner & Executive Editor
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