Rococode are an underrated four-piece make some indie rock songs with some deceiving dynamics. Vocals are shared between a male and female vocalist but it is Laura Smith who steals the spotlight with her delicate beauty and not so delicate vocals on songs like Empire. In other spots, like the opening number, there's an interplay akin to Mother Mother but that did not persist throughout. The synths and effects are important but do not overwhelm the bass, guitar and drums. It is the way these elements play off each other and cut in and out sometimes unexpectedly that keeps the music so interesting. The second last song had a "dry your eyes" backing chorus and really hit its mark. Impressed yet again.
Caught the last of the third band after ducking out for the second. Mystery Machine were four-man guitar-centric, fast rock band with punk tendencies and loyal fans.
Rah Rah were batting clean up after midnight at New Music Night and they definitely batted home a few runs. As with the new album, The Poet's Dead, they opened with Art and a Wife which is a good choice as it is a stand out song. There was a mix of older material, just as there was a mix of the six players swapping instruments - often mid-song. This kept things fresh as did the vocals coming from all around the stage - even whoever happened to be manning the kit. Halfway through the set they road tested a block of new material, and I may be biased as I like the new album but it went off well. Erin Passmore led on Prairie Girl which is a fun song and 20s has hit written on it if you ask me. The hollering on Henry is always fun, as is the drumsticks-around-the-room of Beaches. Once the R A H balloons were passed out late in Arrows the set was coming to a close but not before a beautiful closer in the Duet for Emmylou. This band is so great and they're working so hard I've gotta hope the recognition is there for this album. Can't wait for them to come back and tour it some more.
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