HELLSONG: THE UNHOLY REVIVAL - Saturday 5th December at Max Watts Sydney

Dec 7

Photos and Review By: Shiraz Center

Soniq Sounds presented ‘Hellsong: The Unholy Revival’ at Max Watts House of Music in Sydney on Saturday night. The line-up featured a variety of artists and genres from garage punk to alternative psych.

Central Coast four-piece Deadshowws were up first. The alt punk band promptly gained the attention of the crowd, sprinkling covers of Violent Soho, Nirvana and Kelly Clarkson throughout the set. If you’re a fan of Semantics, Concrete Surfers or Catfish, Deadshowws is right up your alley!

Grunge band Stupid Baby followed, introducing the crowd to their angsty feverish tracks. Their sound explores the indie rock genre and pushes further past it. Regardless of being still early in their career, Stupid Baby are definitely a band to watch out for.

Self-proclaimed ‘offensively average’ emo punk band SoSo were up next. With their catchy hooks and relatable lyrics SoSo channelled the joys of the pop-punk genre. With a similar style to Trophy Eyes and Slowly Slowly, SoSo are adding to the growing timbres of Australian punk.

Wollongong’s latest prodigies OK Hotel then took to the stage, showing off a big ballsy sound; comparable to the likes of Green Day and Smashing Pumpkins. Ok Hotel offered the crowd a genuine insight into the up and downs of their relationships growing up. Their sound is light on the senses while remaining full of youthful angst.

From the heart of Melbourne’s Mornington Peninsula, Teenage Dads showed the crowd up with their quirky charm and matchless groove. Their rich melodies and syrupy soundscape charmed the crowd. Front man Jordan was having the time of his life dancing around and everyone felt it. The Dads finished up their set with their latest single ‘Thank You for the Honey, Honey’, a tune the crowd had been itching for.

Post-punk headliners These New South Whales then took to the stage. Starting out as a bit of a joke in 2011, TNSW evolved into a multifaceted creative space; comedy TV, a witty pod and arguably becoming our nation’s most illustrious punk band. There’s something very unique about the way they can fuck around while still taking stabs at the society and the world through catchy anthems. Midway through, front man Jamie began performing 1939’s Wizard of Oz ‘If I were King of the Forest’ - safe to say, they’re full of surprises.