Photos by Sydney photographer Daniel Boud
Sydney record label and tour operator Popfrenzy hosted a killer lineup of overseas bands aboard a boat cruise on Sydney Harbour earlier this month. It was the same boat used for The Presets loveboat gig a few weeks earlier but the crowd was less glam more indie this time round. Sydney turned on a perfect evening for it too.
The line-up consisted of Jens Lekman, The Gossip, Les Savy Fav, Thunderbirds are Now! and Pretty Girls Make Graves. All top acts that bubble away beneath the mainstream (and kick against it).
The main revelation of the night was The Gossip, a three piece with a punk attitude and a dynamite lead singer and rhythm section. Have a listen to Standing in the Way of Control (mp3) to hear what i mean.
Les Savy Fav were entertaining as ever and Jens Lekman made hearts flutter with his sentimental ballads.
There’s some photos of Popfrenzy Afloat in my gallery. Speaking of which, i’ve upgraded the gallery software, so let me know if anything is broken or you’ve got a suggestion to improve it.