Live Review: Archer & Light, Anton Franc, These Winter Nights, The Atlas Mountains

A great start to the weekend, Archer & Light's new EP launch showcased an array of local Perth talent. First up in the support acts were The Atlas Mountains, bringing to the stage an air of confidence in the preview of their new album-in-the-making. The rich vocal talents of Taylor Smith led the band through a top-notch set, ending fantastically with the (working titled) Prone To Misery.

If Matt Corby and Marcus Mumford had a band-baby, it would be second band These Winter Nights. After a quick sound check, the five-piece launched into soaring falsetto harmonies – a musical force to be reckoned with. Moving from an instrumental assault on the senses (in a good way) to a funky, folk-inspired atmosphere proved this band's versatility.

It's hard to believe third act Anton Franc haven't been around for very long. Their set was, for lack of a better word, interesting. But in the best sense of the word. Rhythmically clever melodies reminiscent of The Postal Service, their trippy-electronic-folk was so well executed it's no wonder they've supported the likes of Chet Faker and Jens Lekman. Whipping out the electric ukulele for The Boat Song, this tune had the makings of a hit written all over it.

Taking to the stage a little later than planned, Archer & Light gave the swelling crowd the night they'd been anticipating. The energy on stage was electric and the catchy number, The Man Who Stole The Sky, had the audience up on their feet. The enchanting vocals of frontman James Luscombe were far-reaching and filled with passion. The single, Melbourne (I Used To Be Your All), proved to be a bit of a singalong, before they moved to a stripped-down, onstage debut of new, unrecorded song, Deathbed. Watch this space - these guys are going places.