Live Review: Little Odessa, The Plastic Fangs

The Hideaway is set to burst by the time The Plastic Fangs make their way to the stage. Donned in hints of safari suave, the trio curiously meld their crashing surf guitar sounds with hardened garage-rock guitar and have everyone shimmying in no time. Dirty punk howls and growls complement the soundscapes shaped by stomping beats and psychedelia; their track Creaky Bed not only showcases their live presence, but proves itself to be the ideal combination of sway and shake to invite the resident go-go dancers on stage who, one by one, lull the audience into mesmerising submission. It is like a step back in time, where the music is loud, the drinks flow freely and the moves demand room and bold commitment.
Little Odessa make their valiant move to the stage, greeting a sea of excited faces and a guard of '70s-attire-clad go-go girls, none of which is to their dismay. Being the first stop on their east coast tour, as well as the last-ever stop on The Hideaway's gig calendar, all in attendance are expecting something loud and, in keeping with the zealous nature of the four-piece, all expectation is quickly realised and celebrated. Theirs is a set full of indie-pop delights, giving gracious nods to the founders of classic rock'n'roll; covering Elvis Costello's Pump It Up (and giving everyone fair indication of the muse for their overall sound) as well as a Chuck Berry classic, all the while churning out one danceable pop-rock gem after another. They play the well known tracks for existing fans – infectious, full of life, never taking the live platform too seriously, while boasting a tight, dynamic set. This, of course, is made complete by Rosie Peaches, the glamour girl with the tasselled dress, turning the bar into a burlesque stage and certainly stealing attention for the cause. The current favourites, All Night, My Girl and the appropriately named It's About Time signal the dance fever is peaking, but not before I Wanna Be Your Man, a cover of the classic pop hit from The Beatles, and the most exhilarating show of star. While being an appropriate send-off for the beloved Hideaway as a music venue, this is only the beginning of Little Odessa showing off the Brisbane indie-pop vibes, as they set out on the road.