Saturday, March 1

[Somewhere in Twin Street]

Last night's gig at The Jade Monkey was a blast. The impressive lineup of Clue to Kalo, At Sea and Machine Translations provided a perfect evening of aural entertainment.

Clue to Kalo performed a heavily electronic set, which reminded me of some of the Icelandic music I've been hearing lately. At Sea were a threepiece who achieved an amazing density of sound with their three instruments. The singer had something Nick Cave-like about him, more in stage presence than actual sound. Machine Translations were especially memorable, with their tight performance, strong vocals, beautiful violinist and slightly creepy electronic samples. I found them entirely mesmerising, and really enjoyed watching their personalities emerge on stage.

And it's such a cute club – I really hope this place becomes an Adelaide institution! Dark floorboards, light walls, a red stage flanked by fairy lights, couches, interesting sculptures, stunning lightshades and exotic plants combine to produce a wonderful performance space. All this for only $8! It's a non-smoking venue and attracts a diverse and quite edgy crowd, which is only another feather in its cap.

posted by pete at 2:15 PM

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Thursday, February 27

[Edgy chick rock]

I really want a Mazzy Star CD. Maybe several.

They're selling quite cheaply now, but which one should I purchase?

posted by pete at 10:44 PM

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