Saturday Interpopped

The cherry of Interpop's Saturday event was officially popped last weekend. Starting off in true style, one of my current favourite local bands played a mammoth set of incredible, original soundscapes. Amateur takes control never fail to take complete control of the stage and their audience, propelling them into their universe of distorted guitars and an oblivion of sonic immersion. Complete with imprecise and perfectly appealing hypnotic melodies, these guys always provide an alternative form of musical experience, at least in comparison to the majority of the bands we are exposed to here in Singapore. (Of course, for me there are exceptions, Muon and I am David Sparkle immediately spring to mind.) Swaying as if possessed by the 10 minute plus songs that were so effortlessly composed, seemingly without chorus but never without structure, their music is nothing less than refreshingly reflective. Looping melodies built up over and over again with a pedal seems to be a trade mark Adel in the structuring of their songs and it works absolutely brilliantly. with the addition of a new guitarist with a list of pedals that light up like a christmas tree and also some keyboards, the band has reached a new level of fullness and togetherness. I aplaud this band for continually surprising me with their out of the box sound and use of guitar and effects. i look forward to future encounters with these gifted not so amateuristic amateurs.

Next up was Pinstripe Kelly, the first time I've managed to see these guys and I feel confidant in saying they had a real rock'n'roll feel to them. With an older alternative feel to them, these guys rocked out with an involved vocalist (no matter that he still had the lyrics written on a small sheet of paper), a drummer on an overdose of caffeine and some skillful guitarist, one who enjoyed jumping around like a pogo stick while the other carressed his guitar with love and affection. This band really played with the crowd and they thouroughly enjoyed the set. One of the highlights I think, for me and the audience anyway, was the rendition of the Radiohead track I can't remember the name of, apologies im not very good with words.

Last up to take the floor to their dancing selves was the interpop crew. Great track selection, they played off the response of the crowd to previous songs played in previous sets. TheDickBandit and Noelle first up, a slow start may have been the beginning but for not very long. They played a selection of Home Club classics, I suppose I could call most of the tracks this as they are now regularly being churned out by Beat! (who i must say also add in wonderful obscurities thus adding variety) as well as Hang The DJ. This is another one of our growing indie rock nights that really know how to rcok the floor. An obsession with the effects button, these guys added extra spices to their flavours of alternative and indie pop rock. Shaun and Daniel came to the floor later on in the night bringing track after track of dancefloor satisfaction. A great night once again for this growing genre of dancefloor madness. Hat's off to these Saturday virgins, we look forward to seeing you very soon. Keep it popping!