The Battle of the Bands Has Come to An End
Over the last couple of months, we saw some brave local bands participating in our contest, who have all tried their best to bring us inspiring music experiences. After a heated online voting round and thorough review by our honoured judges, we are now announcing our top picks.
The Happy 3 That Have Been Invited to Play Live
Each of these bands has been invited to perform at the ReCharge Music Fest 2023 on Thu 12 Oct at The Vanguard, Newtown to compete for the top cash prize of $1,000. They will also each receive an $100 cash prize making it to our top 5 picks
[Booked] The Toothpicks
The Toothpicks will play at the ReCharge Music Fest 2023
Bio
Inspired by the fearlessness of heroes like Arctic Monkeys, the Beatles, Amy Winehouse, Jeff Buckley and the Strokes, The Toothpicks are an indie rock maelstrom who throw absolutely everything at the wall and make damn sure it sticks.
Setlist (All Songs Are Original):
1. Spin The Zoetrope
2. Love You Dearly
3. Now It's Your Turn To Sigh
4. Don't Forget You Asked For This
5. That Voice In Her
More from The Toothpicks on Instagram, YouTube, SoundCloud, and Spotify
[Booked] NLA - Nuclear Love Antenna
NLA will play at the ReCharge Music Fest 2023
Bio
Short-fused hard rock, blowing up the airwaves! NLA is the latest band burning across the inner west with fire and thunder, rocking its grunge infused anthems that reminisce on the alternative sound of the 90’s and 2000’s.
Setlist (All Songs Are Original):
1. NLA - Lo and Behold
2. NLA - Love Antenna
3. NLA - Gemini
4. NLA - Wanderlust
5. NLA - Cry Wolf
More from Nuclear Love Antenna on Instagram
[Booked] WARTABAR
WARTABAR will play at the ReCharge Music Fest 2023
Bio
WARTABAR is an artist that puts everything into his performances. From dancing to executing beautifully orchestrated vocal runs to the splits. He loves what he does and it shows.
Setlist (Contains Cover Songs)
1. Dance The Night Away
2. On My Own
3. I Need You
4. Neverland
5. Safari (w/ backing track)
6. So Addicting
7. This Love (w/ backing track)
Also Made It to Our Top 5 Picks
The judges were impressed by their talents and we’re giving out $100 cash prize to each of these bands
12:51
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Bio
12:51 is a newly formed four-piece indie pop/rock group from Sydney. We're an all original band that draws and takes inspiration from every genre, motivating us to write with a unique and groovy approach to every song.
Setlist (All Songs Are Original):
1. Procrastination
2. Pre-Madonna
3. Wanderlust
4. Social Pariah
5th - The Nest
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Bio
We are a 4 piece band formed in Sydney by 4 uni students, including 2 guitarists, 1 bass player and 1 drumer. With the similar background and taste of music, we joined together and play songs that speaks to us.
Setlist (Contains Cover Songs):
1. Wimpish 烂泥
2. Grisly Me 丑
3. Emma 埃玛
4. Await 等
5. B 八
6. Pool 缸
7. Chang 老张
8. Wayfarer 山海
More from The Nest on Instagram
And Congratulations to All These Bands for Creating Such Amazing Videos
We wish you all the best for building a successful career and we look forward to be working with you on our future projects
The Corners
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Bio
The Corners are an alternative metal band residing from Sydney's inner-west. They utilise their raw unfiltered emotions to switch between soft spoken melodies to harsh guttural screams. Playing gigs all around Sydney they've managed to fine tune their sound and their performances to create an interactive and exiting show that makes a crowd mosh and dance to their unique catalogue of songs.
Setlist (All Songs Are Original):
1. Hold Your Tongue
2. Rot
3. Solemn Walker
4. I Know you're scared but trust me
5. Black Tamba
More from The Corners on Instagram, YouTube, SoundCloud, and Spotify
The Dead Set
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Bio
However it was said that rock n roll is dead… forgot to tell The Dead Set! Formed in Sydney's western suburbs, The Dead Set have been delivering their loud-as-hell, no-holds-barred brand of rock n’ roll since 2015 and are looking to jab an adrenaline needle right into the heart of the Sydney rock scene!
Setlist (Contains Cover Songs):
1. Hard Enough to Live
2. Time Bomb
3. Down in a Hole
4. A Speck on the Horizon
5. Indian Giver (contains ~3 mins of Black Sabbath's War Pigs)
Blue Max
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Bio
Blue Max is an Alternative Rock band formed in Brisbane in 2017 with the first album [Recovery] released in 2018. After relocating and experiencing several changes in the members, Blue Max reformed in Sydney in 2022 and played their first live show on the 28th of November, 2022 at the event [Right Now Music Festival] held at the University of Sydney, Manning Bar.
Setlist (All Songs Are Original):
1. Eclipse - Blue Max
2. People Say - Blue Max
3. Pig's Whisper - Blue Max
4. Super Driver - Blue Max
5. 欲(Desire) - Blue Max
6. Love Is Love - Blue Max
Shock Wave
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Bio
We are a band formed by university students and bringing best music to u!
Setlist (Contains Cover Songs):
1.Don't Deserve——Original Song
2.Senkou——[Alexandros]
3.I really want to stay in your house——Rosa Walton、Hallie Coggins
4.Guitar, Loneliness and Blue Planet——Kessoku Band
5.Ocean and Engines——NIKI
More from Shock Wave on Instagram
Sacreblues
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Bio
Sacreblues is a rip-roaring rock duo based in Marrickville.
Formed in early 2022, Billy Harvey (Vocals/Guitar) and Geoff Mazué (Drums/Samples/Back-Up Vocals) shared an enthusiastic vision for developing a powerful, contemporary sounding rock duo with a lot of swagger. Delivering thick nasty guitars, soaring vocals with an electronic bravado, Sacreblues molds blues rock into a modern monster that'll make you shake your hair and roll your hips.
Showcasing their dynamic performances around local clubs and pubs (such as Moshpit, Lazybones, or Kelly's on King), Sacreblues is more than just a one-guitar + drums kinda band!
Setlist (Contains Cover Songs):
1. Immigrant song (Led Zeppelin)
2. Haunted heart (Little Hurricane)
3. Hipster Shake (Black Pistol Fire)
4. Dark (Sacreblues)
5. Monster (Sacreblues)
6. Heavy Shoes (the Cold Stares)
The Numb Capybara
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Bio
Hi, we're a band from Sydney. All members are from the University of New South Wales and the University of Western Sydney.
Setlist (Contains Cover Songs):
1. Kill the One from Shijiazhuang - Omnipotent Youth Society
2. Goodbye - G.E.M.
3. The Fog Space - Guo Ding
4. Party Animal - MAYDAY
5. Original Song
Foresee
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Bio
Introducing Foresee, an electrifying pop rock band from Sydney. The band members come together to create exhilarating and emotionally profound live music shows.
Fronted by a captivating lead vocalist whose emotive delivery adds depth to every performance, Foresee's stage presence is a whirlwind of energy and emotion. The trio of guitarists weaves a tapestry of melodic layers, while the bass player and keyboard player add a rich foundation to the sonic palette. The drummer's rhythmic and powerful hits propel the band's dynamic, making for a complete and enthralling live experience.
Setlist (Contains Cover Songs):
1. Silent Beach 无人的海边 --- Neon Garden
2. Waves 海浪 --- Deca Joins
3. Persistence 倔强 --- Mayday
4. Lost Not To Return 迷途未返 --- 葡萄不愤怒
5. Party Animal 派對動物 --- Mayday
6. Jump! The World 離開地球表面 --- Mayday