July Talk - Hillside 2013 (Sat Night)

Who saw it coming? The ordinarily bonkers Saturday night lineup in the island tent was to feature a band that was relatively unknown, albeit highly touted by those in the know. The place was packed anyhow and ready to go off - July Talk gave them the excuse to do just that. Lead by their mod rocker in his black leather jacket, it was his female counterpart who really stole the show. As he overtly hit on her and she coyly rebuffed all his advances they had a unique stage persona. Much of this presence was ad libbed, with limboing the mic stand, and balancing the gold pump on her head but they seemed to be having a time and the crowd was enjoying it even more. Besides the music being churned out by the five piece had a great beat and despite a general lack of familiarity everyone everywhere was shaking it anyhow. A true buzz generator!