No matter how many times I see Edison there is just an indescribable quality that keeps me asking for more after each show. Guitar harmonies were executed beautifully and the three voiced harmonies complemented what was already a spectacular song in A Moments Past. Goodbye No Returns was a standout moment as lead singer / guitarist Matt Ho passionately shouted out, “They’re never coming back” as if the anger had been brewing inside him, waiting for the right opportunity to be released. New material played on the night sounded distinctively different from their previous material (which has been one of their strong points musically) and the influence from new band members was apparent.

Being the first show of the tour, we had the privilege of being the first crowd to witness New York outfit Pilot To Gunner. Their brand of emo / garage rock immediately struck a chord. Hearing them churn out songs like Action Items and We Got Games At High Speeds kept me hungrily asking for more. They were delightful to watch, getting engrossed into each song as if they were pouring their hearts out. They created a good positive vibe with the small crowd. The opening guitar and the chorus of It’s So Good To Be Here In Paris was an epic finish to their set. A stellar performance from Pilot To Gunner that already has me keenly anticipating their next trip to Australia.

Coming fresh off a tour with Hot Water Music and 28 Days, Thinktank were all fired up and ready to bust out some rock tunes. New songs sounded a bit more pop compared to their previous material. Their latest single Open Letter received a warm response from the audience and was a delightfully tasting appetiser, building up momentum for a big feast of quality rock. Older material like Of Childhood Kings and Suitor added moments of raw intensity to their set. A notable highlight was Accolades; the complex guitar tunes and instrumental buildups created a magical vibe that connected me with this song. All members rocked as hard as they could, swinging their bodies and guitars around the stage.

Blueline Medic were up next and with strong performances from the supporting acts it was going to be a tough task to finish the night. They settled in quite comfortably on stage and seemed totally in control, executing songs like Making The Nouveau Riche, Cathedral and Over The Lawn with ease. Their delightful cover of Tori Amos’s Precious Things was embraced by the crowd and it was great to see them spark some angst into the song. There was some material played off their first EP ‘A Working Title In Green’, pre-dating their first album ‘The Apology Wars’. This was a spectacular show. All the bands played solid and tight sets with an enthusiastic approach. Definitely a ‘rock’ show to remember.

Adrian Lee

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