Tag: Metro

Electronica, Indie Rock, Live Reviews, Pop, Post-Punk

LIVE REVIEW: The xx, Flume @ Metro Theatre, Sydney (20/07/12)

by C. Familton Local gent Flume had the task of warming up the arriving punters at the Metro and he received a surprisingly generous response from the audience. Not surprising because he didn’t deserve it, more that support acts and particularly ones at electronic gigs often get ignored and treated as glorified DJs. In Flume’s case he had the floor nodding their heads to his … Continue reading LIVE REVIEW: The xx, Flume @ Metro Theatre, Sydney (20/07/12)

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Electronica, Garage Rock, Guitar Rock, Indie Rock, Live Reviews, Post-Punk

LIVE REVIEW: The Horrors @ Metro Theatre, Sydney (03/02/12)

written by Chris Familton Jack Ladder was in solo mode in the early opening slot and he showed that the songs from last year’s excellent Hurtsville LP can work just as well when stripped back to that rich, melodramatic voice and a fantastic effect laden guitar sound. He only managed to play a handful of songs before he was ushered stage right yet he impressed … Continue reading LIVE REVIEW: The Horrors @ Metro Theatre, Sydney (03/02/12)

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Guitar Rock, Live Reviews, Metal/Hard Rock

LIVE REVIEW: Stone Temple Pilots @ Metro Theatre, Sydney (21/03/11)

written by Chris Familton For diehard fans it must have been a pant-wetting moment when they heard that Stone Temple Pilots had added a 2nd Sydney show to their tour – at the 1100 capacity Metro Theatre. The excitement would have also been heightened by the surprising fact that this was the band’s first Australian tour. You would have thought they’d have been a sure … Continue reading LIVE REVIEW: Stone Temple Pilots @ Metro Theatre, Sydney (21/03/11)

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Guitar Rock, Indie Rock, Live Reviews, Post-Punk, Post-Rock / Instrumental, Psych

LIVE REVIEW: Swervedriver @ Metro Theatre, Sydney 18/02/11

written by Chris Familton There was a fair amount of anticipation about the return of Swervedriver to these shores – in terms of whether they would live up to the expectation of those who revered the albums but had never seen them live, mixed with a small dose of skepticism about reforming bands trading on past glories. Albums like Raise and Mezcal Head are held … Continue reading LIVE REVIEW: Swervedriver @ Metro Theatre, Sydney 18/02/11

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Experimental, Garage Rock, Indie Rock, Live Reviews, Psych

LIVE REVIEW: Deerhunter @ Metro, Sydney (08/02/11)

written by Chris Familton Tiger Choir seemed to have most indie bases covered with a set that swung from Animal Collective electronic tribal yelps to super-melodic buzzed out guitar pop. A trio hailing from Tasmania, they initially came across like copyists of whatever is buzzing out the kids these days but as their set evolved there were some really nice moments of spiraling guitar melodies … Continue reading LIVE REVIEW: Deerhunter @ Metro, Sydney (08/02/11)

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Americana / Alt-Country, Folk, Garage Rock, Indie Rock, Live Reviews, Pop

LIVE REVIEW: The Lemonheads @ Metro Theatre, Sydney 01/12/10

written by Chris Familton Evan Dando has always had a strong relationship with Australia, largely forged on the back of his songwriting relationship with Smudge’s Tom Morgan. It was with Morgan that some of Dando’s best work began to emerge in the early 90s and so it was great to see the reactivated Smudge getting The Lemonheads support slot. Smudge ambled on and slotted back … Continue reading LIVE REVIEW: The Lemonheads @ Metro Theatre, Sydney 01/12/10

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Funk, Live Reviews, Reggae / Dub, Soul

LIVE REVIEW: Femi Kuti @ Metro, Sydney 20/11/10

written by Chris Familton Afrobeat has undergone somewhat of a renaissance in circles outside the normal purveyors of world music. In particular there have been some stellar compilations on the Soundways label that have exposed many unsung heroes of afrobeat and its various versions of psychedelic, disco, rock and funk. The figurehead of the genre was Nigeria’s Fela Kuti who reigned supreme in the 70s, … Continue reading LIVE REVIEW: Femi Kuti @ Metro, Sydney 20/11/10

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Guitar Rock, Indie Rock, Live Reviews, Pop, Post-Punk

LIVE REVIEW: Manic Street Preachers @ Metro, Sydney 15/11/10

written by Chris Familton A decade since their last show in Sydney and finally Manic Street Preachers return – with a few more albums under the collective belt and somewhat of a new lease of life. Dead Actors Club had the opening honours and they seemed like somewhat of an odd fit with the headliners. They played a set that was high on looks and … Continue reading LIVE REVIEW: Manic Street Preachers @ Metro, Sydney 15/11/10

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Live Reviews

REVIEW: Shapeshifter @ Metro Theatre, Sydney 13/06/10

Written by Chris Familton Before Shapeshifter, fellow Kiwis Electric Wire Hustle Soundsystem did their best to win over the audience with their electro soul tracks. You sense their full band show would engage more as they struggled to gain and maintain the attention of the growing crowd with their soulful house and electronic grooves. DJs Jonny Faith and Monkfly warmed the crowd between acts with … Continue reading REVIEW: Shapeshifter @ Metro Theatre, Sydney 13/06/10

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REVIEW: THE BLACK SEEDS @ Metro Theatre, Sydney 19/03/10

New Zealand dub and reggae has experienced an explosion of activity over the last decade with acts like Fat Freddy’s Drop, Salmonella Dub, Pitch Black and Kora all contributing their own angle to it’s rhythms and rhymes. The Black Seeds are the most accessible of the bunch and with four albums (and a remix album) under their belt they have also shown longevity and proficiency. … Continue reading REVIEW: THE BLACK SEEDS @ Metro Theatre, Sydney 19/03/10

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REVIEW: DIRTY PROJECTORS @ Metro, Sydney 10/03/10

Sounding like Manhattan Transfer on an African safari with Talking Heads… Three months into 2010 and we’ve been graced by the presence of two of the more interesting and creatively adventurous indie bands of recent years. Grizzly Bear entranced many at their Sydney Festival shows and though a little lower on the radar, Dirty Projectors showed at the Metro what a truly unique and rewarding … Continue reading REVIEW: DIRTY PROJECTORS @ Metro, Sydney 10/03/10

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REVIEW: THE BRIAN JONESTOWN MASSACRE @ Metro, Sydney 28/02/10

reviewed for FasterLouder A fair amount of trepidation accompanies a gig like this, such is the reputation of mainman Anton Newcombe. Reports of their Gaelic Theatre show a few years ago were either frothing about Newcombe’s shambolic antics or deriding it for the lack of focus on the music. Either way it would have made for a memorable gig and it definitely didn’t deter the … Continue reading REVIEW: THE BRIAN JONESTOWN MASSACRE @ Metro, Sydney 28/02/10

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