VHS or Beta + Yves Klein Blue @ The Factory Theatre

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VHS or Beta - Night On Fire

VHS or Beta

A sunny Friday night, quite a modest crowd at the Factory Theatre in downtown Marrickville (not far from my house, so I was happy). I had not actually been in there before and I must say that it's a pretty awesome place to see a band. Tacky (but not sticky) carpet and a great sound.... and the best bit... the beer wasn't astronomically priced!

First band up (and I admit we only caught the last 3 songs of) was Brisbane band, Yves Klein Blue. I was actually quite blown away by these guys. I'm not sure what I was expecting, but just by looking at them I surely didn't expect what I got. The singer had a sound that if i was to close my eyes, at some points sounded slightly Pete Doherty-esque, but that's probably highly insulting to most normal people, so I won't say that.

As I said, I only heard the last 3 songs, but in those songs was a wealth of musical diversity. I don't think I could label these guys into any sort of genre. All I know is that as well as being very dance-able, they were also fitting to sit back and relax.

Also, I have to say it. If my nanna were there she'd have a heart attack and try to put headbands on certain band members with hair in their faces (as she did to me when I was about 8 years old trying to grow out a tragic 80's fringe).

 

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  Earlier that day I was doing a little research into VHS or Beta. I read that they were "French house and dance punk" and let me tell you, I was slightly scared. Silly Sally, there was no need for this fear! They were really great. I'm not sure what the deal was with the guy with the camera on stage wedged into the one of the band members armpit for most of the show.

Similar to Yves Klein Blue, VHS or Beta had a diverse range of song types and sounds. Some were poppy, some were dancey, some were sort of more ambient. Partially electronic, but with most of the music being played live by the guys themselves.
 

 

VHS or Beta - You Got Me

All up, these guys from Kentucky, USA, have broadened my horizons somewhat. You may even catch me moseying down the street to purchase some tunes by these guys.

 

I'm sure you're probably more up to speed with the world, but if not, have a peek at what these guys are about at the following places:

VHS or Beta - Official Website
VHS or Beta - MySpace Page

 

Yves Klein Blue - India @ The Tote, Melbourne

and not forgetting:

 

Yves Klein Blue - Official Website
Yves Klein Blue - MySpace Page

There you go! Sally
Photos by Dave