Some of you may remember the interview I did with some of the members last year and it was great to see them back on the stage. I’ve been following the band for quite some time now and I have to say this was probably the best show I’ve seen them play.
As well as their par-for-the-course infectious and bouncy live energy, I feel Therese Watson (vocals and synths) and Matt Niciak (bass) really came to the fore and carried the melodies beautifully; particularly through “Monica”, “Home” and the titular “Unstoppable”. Not to mention the ethereal vocals of both Therese and Josh Grahame (guitar and vocals) and the funky rhythms of Ben Fitzpatrick (drums), which kept the crowd on the dance floor.
I think they’re maturing so nicely as a band, and it shows. More and more, Enerate are cementing quite a fan base in Sydney and their repertoire is ever increasing. The niche they carved for themselves with “Unstoppable” is growing as they reinforce it with the aforementioned “Home” and “Monica”, showing fans that there is a seemingly bottomless pit of inspiration.
As I said before, this was probably the best show I’ve seen the band play – everyone really came together brilliantly and contributed to such a rich, lively sound. There’s definitely never been a better time to catch Enerate and I suggest you do so at Spectrum on April 27.
