LIVE REVIEW: Deep Sea Arcade @ OAF, Sydney 01/09/10

written by Chris Familton Sleepyhands were an enthusiastic bunch who looked like they had come straight from high school to OAF. They had an infectiously upbeat attitude that belied some deceptively layered music. With seven members, many swapping instruments, they incorporated banjo, multi-percussion and some magical three part harmonies that brought to mind Arcade Fire less the pomposity and Dirty Projectors minus the quirkiness. Wim … Continue reading LIVE REVIEW: Deep Sea Arcade @ OAF, Sydney 01/09/10

LIVE REVIEW: 6s & 7s @ Melt, Sydney 26/08/10

written by Chris Familton Des Miller had a tentative start to the evening with some sound issues but when he settled in he produced some wonderful music with wry lyrical observations and a cosy mix of pedal steel, acoustic guitar and keyboards. There were some overt Dylan influences alongside some dark pop sounds akin to The Chills. Traps have been performing around the proverbial for … Continue reading LIVE REVIEW: 6s & 7s @ Melt, Sydney 26/08/10