January 2011
10 posts
Megaman
This is only one of two Megaman games I had as a child growing up (the other being Megaman 3) and as such I’m quite familiar with the level designs and boss battles. Knowing the order to beat the stages is always a big help too. From what I’ve read on the internet people criticised this game for being ‘too hard’ and in a way I know what they mean. It doesn’t have a...
La Dispute @ Phoenix Youth Centre (2011-01-21)
Supported by To The North, Accolades and On Sierra. Since it was an all ages show doors opened early and I missed the first two bands. Bit of a bummer considering the calibre of the supports that La Dispute had the last two shows. To The North To The North were as awesome the second time. Although the vocals get progressively worse because the mic kept cutting out. You could tell the band...
Grinderman @ The Palace (2011-01-17) recording.
Supported by Conway Savage. Before I get into this I’d just like to give a big thanks to David over at The Occasional Archivist for giving me his ticket to this show. He went out of town for a bit and I put my hand up to record the show for him. Conway Savage Didn’t really know much about Conway other than the fact he’s in The Bad Seeds. His music reminded me of what you hear...
Owen Pallett @ The Toff (2011-01-16)
Supported by Jessica Says. I had to work until 7 (when doors were due to open) so I always knew I’d be running late to this. Usually I love early shows but tonight was the exception. Jessica Says I missed Jessica Says when they opened for Patrick Wolf and this time I saw only the last song. I wasn’t a fan. I’ve only included it here for completions sake. Setlist: 1. ...
Thee Oh Sees @ The Tote (2011-01-12) recording.
Ah man. So excited for this show. Thee Oh Sees were amazing last tour and I’d been listening to the new album Warm Slime heaps because it’s awesome so needless to say I was anticipating this one. Having awesome supports (both nights) always helps too. Turns out my iPhone can only take shitty pictures in such low light too… Boomgates These guys have gotten much better since...
The National @ The Palais (2011-01-10) recording.
I was excited to see The National and from what I’d heard they were great at Falls and in Sydney which excited me more. They didn’t disappoint live in anyway. A truly great band. I love The Palais because sitting for shows is great and the crowd seems to be more respectful in that environment but that wasn’t the case tonight. With a dozen or so people hooting after every ...
Custard @ Meredith (2010-12-11) recording.
Here’s the last set I recorded on the weekend.
You know what. I’d be happy if Custard played every Meredith and Golden Plains from here on in. They’re pretty much suited perfectly for it. Despite the fact I only really know Loverama material as well as the ‘hits’ I had a blast during this set along with the majority of the crowd too. They were just super fun and...
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Tab was just in a jokingly way pleasing me with her feet and I leaned back off the footrest and fell onto the floor and then somehow a shard of glass cut my arm/wrist a bit. But it kind of ‘jumped’ along it in 1cm increments. What the fuck…!
What the fuck was a shard of glass doing in our carpet?