Nova Scotia:
Nova Scotia are a Brisbane band that I thought I’d only ever hear about. Every time they came up it was always with a reverence and a hint of dismay as I was informed they don’t really play anymore. Well that all changed with a reformation of sorts at 2018’s Sonic Masala Fest. Nova Scotia have been absent from the Brisbane scene for about 6 and a half years after their release in 2011 aptly titled Nova Scotia. Their rock and punk sensibilities are delivered with intensity intertwined with positive sounding riffs that make you feel stoked to be in the presence of music. With lead vocalist Scott moving to Melbourne this was a chance for diehard fans to get a long lost glimpse of one of their favourites and the crowd was heaving for their set. They were a force to be reckoned with on this reformed show, while they said it was the last you truly never know.
Recorded at Sonic Masala Festival on the 18th of August 2018.
Recorded and Mixed by Branko Cosic.
Air Jordans:
They released their debut recording 2 days before this gig and they have had one epic year. Their first show was at Sonic Masala 2017 after forming earlier that year and they played consistently throughout this period leading up to this gig. Air Jordans is comprised of a whole bunch of different musical talents with every member sharing the vocals. The band was intended to have a no-wave sound but definitely has a bit of pop thrown in there for good measure. Their debut album MoNstEr jAM was seven tracks of fun interlocking guitar, walls of noise and heart warming harmonies with still plenty of head banging intensity. This show sees a possible hiatus for the band as one of the vocalists and guitarist is leaving the bright lights of Brisbane to the city of Melbourne but boy did they turn it on for this set.
Recorded at Sonic Masala Fest on the 18th of August 2018.
Recorded and Mixed by Branko Cosic.
