Moth III: Classixx, Twist Oliver Twist!, Lady Boy, Not Cool Yet and Fashion by Kate Stein at Barsoma

The third installation of Moth brings Classixx to Australia with the official Kitsune/Cobra Snake (probably the worst collaboration of 2009 – fuck you Mark Hunter) launch at Barsoma in the Valley. Still technically an infant in comparison to its QLD ‘club night’ counterparts, with the likes of Lick It, K Club and First Kiss, Moth is gaining momentum and attracting droves of Brisbane music/fashion aficionados. Defying all unwritten laws that club nights should abide by, Moth holds their event on a Thursday and still manage to pull a significant crowd.

This edition of Moth also heralded the launch of local overnight Brisbane designer Kate Feuerriegel’s label ‘Kate Stein’. Kate modestly agreed to provide a ‘live installation’ for her current line of leggings upstairs at Barsoma as opposed to a ‘fashion show’ as such – mainly to keep the crowd from revolting against “wanky models walking around whilst a dj is trying to play”. A self-confessed bedroom designer, Kate admitted that she started designing and selling her creations purely to supplement a dwindling uni student cashflow and to satisfy her friend’s demands for the pieces. The installation focussed on leggings and had pieces for both male and female. By "eliminating their previous affiliation with gym junkies/80's/g-string aerobic action”, Kate is providing taut, borderline risque legwear that is quite clearly in demand. On behalf of everyone, I’d like to congratulate Kate for her efforts last night and wish her the very best in a no doubt prosperous career ahead.

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Onto the music. We arrived in time to see the end of Not Cool Yet’s set, who was playing a pleasant blend of minimal electro and subtle house. Lady Boy continued this vibe with some touches of indie crossover dance and more minimal.

Twist Oliver Twist were the only live band for the evening. Hailing from the Brisbane, TOT brought their blend of screaming synth and dominant bass lines to a more than receptive crowd who quite happily diverted their attention away from the dj booth to absorb the live aspect of the night. Their e.p is available through itunes, Amazon and at Rocking Horse.

Twist Oliver Twist! – Mediocrity Rules

Twist Oliver Twist! – Sass It

A live midi keyboard introduction signalled the beginning of Classixx. I did a post about these guys not long ago in anticipation for their tour of Australia and I can safely say, they did not disappoint. Based on their string of remixes, one could expect that their set was going to be quite melodic – which is exactly what it was. A very minimal, almost tribal introduction made everyone ditch their cigarettes and the pit slowly filled with eager punters. Their track selection was somewhat mediocre - feature tracks included, the Au Revior Simone remix of 'Paris' by Friendly Fires, the CSS remix of 'Little Bit' by Lykke Li, 'Otto's Journey' by Mylo and a very noticeable/innapropriate drop to 'Je Veux Te Voir' by Yelle. Although they did make up for it with well-placed gems like 'Cut Dick' by Mr. Oizo, 'Kilometer' by Sebastien Tellier and some well placed Daft Punk samples.

The Bose sounds system did full justice to the music with super clear bass, I'd love for Barsoma to put on a dub gig. The second half of their set featured a lot of cow bell, which can never go wrong. Out of nowhere came Michael Jackson that even made the neo-goth, trench coat wearing douches dance. Their remix of "My Love Sees You" was the obvious closing track, such a dreamy remix.

That concludes this post. More coming soon with Fans throwing a few gigs along with The Bloody Beetroots, Bag Raiders, Ghostface Killah and Horsemeat Disco allll coming up. Hopefully a new house/disco mix from GOON as well.


Fischerspooner - We Are Electric (Classixx Remix)