Live Review: Hiatus Kaiyote, JAALA, Vulture Street Tape Gang

Second on the bill for the evening are quartet JAALA. Hailing from Melbourne, JAALA showcase their very own brand of what they describe as 'experimental bedroom punk', complete with erratic time signatures and prog-rock like transitions. Lead singer Cosima Jaala truly annunciates her band's charisma, showing off her dynamic range in vocal melody together with her ability to play her guitar flawlessly.

The highly anticipated Hiatus Kiayote finally grace the stage, welcomed by an almighty roar from the crowd. It's at this point that the Mammoth Mane Stage room peaks at its capacity, as the sold out gig forces fans to cram into tight spaces, but not without reward. The Melbourne outfit open up with the gut-shattering synth sound of Choose Your Weapon, also the opener and title track for their sophomore album released earlier this year. The set soon becomes a flourish of tunes from both albums, including crowd favourites Jekyll and Mobius Streak.

Hiatus Kiayote are an incredibly dynamic band, utilising a cluster of sub-genres to encapsulate their sound, often described as future soul. This band's live performance also reinforces their individual musical talents, with each member having the ability to showcase their musicality to the crowd. Singer and guitarist, Nai Palm, grabs the attention of fans with her impervious vocal melodies, and is so often without fault during the set. The remaining members, Paul Bender, Simon Mavin and Perrin Moss also exhibit their musical talents, creating sounds and moods that make it almost impossible to stand still. A special mention should also be made to backing vocalists for the evening, who accentuate the band's soulful vibe throughout the performance. To say the least, it is obvious why Hiatus Kiayote was nominated for a Grammy last year for Best R&B performance — a scintillating effort.