Live Review: Lastlings, Nasty Mars

Nasty Mars and his band, which he calls "The Martians," take us on a slow, jazzy ride through space with their alternative R&B sound. Groovy piano chord progressions drive the movement of each song and Mars' transitions between soulful vocals and smooth, flowing raps are effortless.

The empty space at the front of the stage is awkward AF so everyone is encouraged to move forward as the group continues with a cover of Frank Ocean's Songs For Women. Mars gives The Martians a moment to jam to show us all their skills. We're impressed. They certainly make us all feel the vibe. Mars points out that their music is very different from the headline act, but we all agree that it's a welcome contrast. They continue to beam us up for their last song, which calls for a bit of a boogie, as Baro joins them on stage to perform their uplifting collaboration wdubi.

It's an exciting moment for brother/sister duo Lastlings who released their latest Verses EP today. It's apparent that most audience members have already had a few listens before tonight's show as they sing along in unison. "These are songs we made at home, so it's incredible to play them in front of you all here tonight," says singer Amy Dowdle.

Their dreamy electronic pop is heavenly. Chills literally gives us a spine-tingling feeling and evokes a strong emotion that makes us feel like our heads are floating up in to the clouds. The new EP features two previously released tracks and a few new songs including their latest single Urges, which builds on their smooth, flowing vibe with Dowdle's captivating, airy vocals washing over the layers of euphoric beats. Another new one, Stranger, pushes the build-up even further and the textures of their multi-dimensional sound create a lush, tranquil and calming sensation.

There's something really special about watching these young siblings perform together on stage; they're completely in sync and show a musical maturity that's well beyond their years. Their majestic synths and live instruments blend together so effortlessly with Dowdle's breathy vocal delivery. This family affair continues to go from strength to strength as Lastlings keep raising the bar. They throw some flowers into the audience as a parting gift after their final song You, which leaves a lasting impression.