Project Description
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ALMOND SOY
@ Jack Rabbit Slim’s
13/01/2018
(Live Review)
Reviewer: Nina Savic
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Almond Soy, up and coming indie-pop band from Perth, have just come off their first ever national (or otherwise) tour to finish at their local rave cave, Jack Rabbit Slim’s. And I tell you what, people were raving. The energy at this particular gig was higher than those of some far more established acts. It may have been because it was a hometown gig, because the band had close friends and family there in support, maybe because it was a Saturday night — but probably just because the Soy boys are naturals and it seems like they’ve all been playing together since long before March last year. Good chemistry, good vibes, and a very good set.
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Something about their music makes you feel a little bit warm and fuzzy on the inside like everything’s gonna be okay. Like it’s a winter’s day, and on this particular day, you haven’t a worry in the world. It’s raining outside, the way it falls on your roof is of course soothing. No obligations and you’re nice and warm under your bed covers (with something like Fine playing). It’s the one day that the summer-loving you really appreciates the devil season.
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Fittingly, Social Misfit is the name of their debut EP. Not a single band member would be classified as your stock-standard Australian male, each with an individual look, style or haircut, and each not even fitting in with one another. This for me only added an extra something. Although they were solid as a group, they each brought something special and different to the table that helped bring in each piece as a whole. Not to take the piss, but I loved the perfect placement of the tambourine in a few of their numbers, very 90’s. The trumpet also complimented guitar and drums well throughout.
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The tracks on their EP are calm and smooth, with enough of a constant, deliberate beat throughout to keep you on your feet and into it. They remind me of songs like U2’s “With or Without You”, a testament to the talent and potential I feel there is here. Almond Soy also covered tracks like Chris Isaak’s Wicked Game and The Stroke’s Someday. Both perfect choices and made into their own. Front-man Brandon Jefferson’s vocals perfectly match their musical sound. Tie your hair up more often Brandon, it suits you.
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The crowd went wild for the guys and the guys went a little wild for them, too. There was chemistry flowing from every angle, and the performance was enjoyed by all. I look forward to seeing what else the boys can come up with, and how far they can take their talents. I would love to see them at some festivals and bigger venues in the near future. Wish them all the luck in the world.
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