Unsurprisingly, this evening’s show of the Triple Treat Tour is sold out. Despite some deeming techno and rock incompatible genres, the bands tonight have succeeded in establishing a solid following regardless.
Opening the final night is Sydney-based electronic dance band Tokyo Denmark Sweden. The lead singer’s voice is intimately soft, foregrounded against a highly synthesised and energetic beat.
The somber vocals and lyrics contrasts nicely with the electronically charged pop. “Paper Sails” stands out amongst the set, relying less on electronic rhythm and more on Amy’s emotionally-charged vocals. The band could perhaps benefit from greater interaction with their audience.
Despite a respectable turnout for the first set, very little rapport is established between the crowd and slightly aloof performers.
Playing for the second set is Brisbane-based electronic rock band, Argentina. Dressing, sounding, and breathing indie, they encourage audience members to progress to the front of the stage, dancing and swaying. Vocalist and band producer, Alex Ritchie, engages well with the crowd, knowing full well to exclaim how awesome Melbourne is.
Their music is slow rock, with a covert vein of pop and teen injected somewhere in there for good measure. An attendee notes a similarity to Arcade Fire’s “floaty songs” and Argentina’s “Bad Kid”. An outstanding song, perfected by the echoed vocals of Ritchie. Another exceptional number from the set includes “Plastic Excuse”, for which the band is seamlessly synchronized, Ritchie nailing the vocals.
Them Swoops is last on stage, welcomed by a now-packed and sold-out room. Whilst typically slotted into pop rock, they open with the mood of a tropical , utilising a marimba and tambourine that sounds like Under The Sea performed as a rock song.
Their catchy sound infects the enthusiastic crowd, who are swaying, dancing and singing along – and for good reason. The indie rock band has a good variation within their set.
“Slow Down”, a more naturally melodic number, channels acoustic, mellow rock; “Shirts” has an almost 80s rock impression.
Legitimate comparisons can be made between lead singer David McGann’s voice and that of 90s rock band Jebediah. Although his vocals are drowned out amongst the music in some songs, the crowd appears untroubled and ecstatically enthusiastic towards the set.
With such strength and variation between, and within bands, it is certainly no surprise that The Workers Club had sold out for this evening’s touted Triple Threat.
