Live Review: Stonefield, Lurch & Chief, Bonez

Bonez were the perfect combination of early Red Hot Chili Peppers-style funk and Rage Against The Machine-style ferocity. With their Clockwork Orange derangement, they carried off an effortless cool vibe to match their colourful percussion and dark bass lines. Their energy was unwavering and the splicing of funk and rock were made even more outrageous by the rockabilly vocalist cramming one song after the other into their set, so it all flowed into one long track. This was an admirable feat, as each track seemed to stand alone regardless. They all possessed impeccable stage presence, turning up the sex and turning down the subtlety. Their rendition of Foxy Lady by Jimi Hendrix brought down the house with clashing drums and screeching guitar work. They were the boys you would beg to break your heart and would definitely never bring home to mum.

Lurch & Chief are a six-piece band, each member brandishing their own style – both aesthetically and musically. Punk percussion with folk-rock vocals made for an interesting mesh of genres. Vocalist Lili Hall provided a shrill aspect to their set, juxtaposed with male vocalist, Hayden Somerville, who provided grit and gravel. They came off as eerie, intriguing and mysterious as they clashed their instruments together like a siren song of the indie-rock gods.

Stonefield are so enigmatic. The sisters take the stage with such modesty you would never believe the performance they're about to put on. Opening with Black Water Rising was a wise choice. Guttural yet sweet vocals careened throughout the track while guitarist Hannah Findlay shredded like a young female Jimi Hendrix.

These long-haired mavens, built with magical fingertips and killer pipes, launched into Love You Deserve from their self-titled album. Amy Findlay screeched like the spirit of Janis Joplin had taken host in her body. The crowd jostled around, mimicking the thrashing hair exhibited on stage. The vibe of the venue was palpable, with energy exuding out of every pore of Stonefield's collective skin. 

The highlight of the night had to be their triple j Like A Version rendition of Magic Carpet Ride, Amy taking to the drums and belting out the hit with such intensity as keyboardist Sarah Findlay created a pulsating keyboard solo. These sisters stand on their own, providing a nostalgic sound in such a fresh manner – serious contenders in the music scene at such a young age.