Live Review: Phantastic Ferniture, Sweater Curse, Boysnlove

On the final night of their debut album tour, Phantastic Ferniture brought some friends out to the Oxford Art Factory for a joyous night of indie music.

It started with Boysnlove. This poppy punk music leans much more towards the pop, but there's an angst there that is epitomised by the harmonies and earnest lyrics. All together they give off an attractively breezy vibe. Lead singer AnnieRose Collis voice is sharp and clear and when she harmonised with Casey Logemann, there was a perfect mix of warm and cool. This group are still dipping their toe in — they've only just uploaded their debut track — but they are definitely something to look out for.

Sweater Curse's banter was a little bit awkward, but their music definitely wasn't. The Brisbane three-piece made a heap of noise and most of it came from Monica Sottile's distorted bass. The sound was a little overwhelming at times, overpowering Chris Langenberg's guitar. Both took turns at vocals, Langenberg's drawing comparison to Interpol's Paul Banks, while Sottile's laid-back tone polarised the frantic playing. Can't See You Anymore finished the set, strongly showcasing a band that are not afraid to get right up in your face, while maintaining a cheeky smile.

Sydney darlings Phantastic Ferniture scheduled the final shows of their national album tour in their hometown for good reason — we bloody love them. The group have gained a reputation of creating a joyous party atmosphere and tonight was no different. Shouting, "Woo! Music!", frontwoman Julia Jacklin's love of tunes and dancing was obvious and wonderful to watch. Jacklin and her bandmates' stage presence is utterly magnetic and, along with their musicianship, will propel the indie-rock group to the upper echelons of the genre.

They performed tracks from their debut album, and though it only dropped in March, the people knew them by rote — especially those present at their famous Christmas extravaganza. Songs like Gap Year and Take It Off were written years ago, but still felt fresh. Musically, Liz Hughes on guitar (and awesome backing vocal), bassist Josh Spolc and drummer Clayton Allen (also seen earlier in the night with Boysnlove) were spot on and the mix was perfect.

What we thought was the last song was a joyous all-in daggy dance-fest with Fuckin 'N' Rollin, the crowd jumping on stage alongside the support bands and a menagerie of plants. After clearing the stage, and with a "one more song" chant instigated by a crowd member on stage, the four-piece returned to the stage to perform a delightful rendition of John Farnham's You're The Voice. Sung completely un-ironically, the song concluded a night of exceptional music from good friends in a safe and buoyant atmosphere. Music? Woo indeed!