Northeast Party House really are one of the quintissential party bands of Australia and punters know to expect a good time every time a show is announced. It’s therefore no surprises the show sold out and the atmosphere could only be described as high octane.
The Montreals are cultivating a following in Adelaide on the back of their dancey rock with a style reminiscent of much of what you’d hear at Transmission or Gosh! With clear vocals over the top of high pitches oohs courtesy of backing tapes – a point which will divide purists, the live sound was pretty solid for an Adelaide based act. The different vocalists have very diverse styles which also add a point of interest and the onstage confidence certainly couldn’t be questioned.
Northeast Party House have certainly nailed the formula for a great dance rock show aimed at young Australian audiences. With a pumping rhythm section setting the tone and a casually charismatic on stage presence, the act have cultivated a fantastic live reputation over the last several years with crowds anticipating a high octane show. With the heatwave changing the atmosphere a little bit the band even had to resort to crowd management at times, ensuring patrons were safe and comfortable and looking after each other.
Zach Hamilton-Reeves is the epitome of the ambivalent front man. With an almost effortless live presence the singer breezes through each set as casually as possible conveying a sense of chill which is reinforced by the relaxed body language of his bandmates. Having said that it was clear the heat was getting to him at times, at one point pleading with staff to get water for the band.Review: Gavin de Almeida
