Cool new things…
…That aren’t related to racism and the clampdown on civil liberties in Sydney.
Triosk were fantastic on Friday night at the Mandarin Club in the city. Disappointing turnout - hard to believe a band like Triosk, that so many people say they’re into, could have such a lacklustre crowd, but it happens to the best I guess. Triosk were incredible nonetheless. It was interesting to sit there, soak up the music and see the role that they play in the band. Laurence was amazing as always, but it was cool to see how much Adrian Klumpe’s phrasing on the piano contributed to the sound. Tony Buck from the Necks played before - my friend came in as Buck started and thought he was doing a soundcheck! It was heavy on the distortion/noise factor, with the odd vocal and a bunch of crazed drumming at the end.
Levins’s mind works in evil ways. The crowd cleared out after Triosk and Levins took to the decks, or should I say the laptop sitting on the decks, and proceeded to program a set so dark and viciously lacking in redeeming qualities it began to mess with our minds. People were screaming, falling over chairs in order to escape. Some (me) even resorted to violence, throwing the vile creature onto his back. Unfortunately, nothing stopped him.
Suffice to say it was one of the best nights out in ages.
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