A more perfect main support could not have been selected. The use of two vocalists, Tay Jardine and Jordan Eckes, gave the band another dimension that clearly distinguished them from similar acts.Įverything from their look to their sound resonated with the crowd that had drawn together for Mayday Parade. Too often, any pop-punk band with a female singer is said to sound just like Paramore, but it’s safe to say this is not the case with We Are The In Crowd.
They didn’t win the crowd over with their musicianship but instead ability to write great, catchy songs. Playing a phenomenally tight set, the audience could well have been listening to one of their albums as there was not a single note missed. When We Are The In Crowd took the stage, the few people that remained seated rose to their feet. There was an evidence of passion that is so often missing from bands that are used to touring – they really seemed to be enjoying themselves and this just made the act all the more enjoyable to watch. A scenario that would repeat itself for each act during the evening, particularly as each drew to an end.īut Heroes for Hire more than made up for the pitfalls of the mix with their vibrant energy. Similarly, the bass was lost in the mix, while the back up vocals seemed clearer and stronger than the lead vocals.
The kick drum, which is instrumental in driving their pop-punk sound, was barely audible. Unfortunately, the mix was lacking a little. If it wasn’t for the obvious strain in Brad Smith’s vocals, you would hardly know they had performed a show earlier in the day. Heroes for Hire worked well together, producing a tightly played, entertaining set. Their performance at this gig was clear evidence of why they have experienced this wave of success, regularly performing with great enthusiasm.Īs they took the stage a group of fans surged forward and the entire band seemed to genuinely want to impress the crowd. As far as big years go, 2012 has been a massive one for the Sydney punk rockers.
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