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Against The Current

@ The Brightside

(05 / 10 / 2017) Live Review

Reviewer : Chloe Jover-Anderson

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Against The Current

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You could say we are gonna Talk Talk Talk Talk about the night.

New York-based three-piece pop rock phenomenon, AGAINST THE CURRENT, return to Australia for their first headline shows. With their ‘In Our Bones World Tour’ already generating hype across the US, Brisbane was ready to welcome the trio back to Australia.

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AGAINST THE CURRENT . Photo – Megan Carew

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Against The Current – Chrissy Costanza, Dan Gow and Will Ferri – are no stranger to Australia having played a co-headlined tour back in 2014. They took to the stage Thursday night (dressed in black from head to toe) for the first time in Brisbane.

ATC has a colossal social media following boasting more than 1.6 million YouTube subscribers and 240 million channel views, while lead singer Chrissy has in excess of 1.6 million Facebook likes, 1 million Instagram and 450,000 Twitter followers.

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Full of charisma; Costanza was an absolute poprocket on stage. Her powerful vocals had us hooked from the first song ‘Running With The Wild Things’, accompanied by the lively talent of band members Dan Gow (guitarist) and Will Ferri (drummer).

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AGAINST THE CURRENT . Photo – Megan Carew

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A slew of singles followed including Wasteland, Young & Relentless, and Paralyzed. The Brightside was an absolute hot box that evening but the crowd the continued to pack in together and jump to their hearts content.
Crowds were eagerly pleased and had the most momentum and pep in their steps when ATC played hits ‘Talk‘ and ‘Gravity‘. ‘Talk‘ was an absolute bopper with crowd eagerly screaming / singing / chanting TALK TALK TALK TALK in unison.

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AGAINST THE CURRENT . Photo – Megan Carew

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Costanza took the time to stop and thank fans for coming to the show numerous times; as though herself and other members were still in disbelief that they were selling shows throughout the world. I find it so pure watching artists play who look so grateful and so happy as they perform. Smiles never faded. Grooves weren’t stopping. An around happy environment for all.

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AGAINST THE CURRENT

AGAINST THE CURRENT . Photo – Megan Carew

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I wanted to make a warm mention to both opening acts The Lost Knights and Stateside. Both local and emerging acts within the Australian and worldwide music scene. Brisbane 18+ crowds tend to only attend in time for the main act of the evening; but crowds came early for the occasion.

 

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Against The Current has evolved into an unstoppable, hardworking band ready for global dominance. And with now another Australian tour under their belt; I’m eagerly awaiting to watch their next steps.

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Check out Megan Carew’s gallery of this show HERE

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