Anyone paying attention to Australian alternative music lately will have noticed a resurrection of eighties inspired sounds, particularly those reminiscent of early years in that pivotal decade when bands walked a fine line between the socially supported ‘New Wave’ and more rebellious ‘Punk’ labels (most notably among them Siouxsie and the Banshees, The Cure and Joy Division). As a massive fan of this golden-era revival, I was as excited as any to sit down and listen to Sydney based outfit...

Photo by Robbie Atkin-Robertson Morning Harvey dominated the Brightside Car Park stage with a charisma and energy that rivalled anything else produced on the night. Joined on stage by the vocalists behind the dazzling Nice Biscuit and the musical stylings of Aimon Clark of The Creases, Morning Harvey sounded and looked great. Spencer had the crowd rapped around his finger performing as a veteran of the Brisbane scene. Their new track Holy Gun was received well by the audience with many...