Psychedelic Porn Crumpets @ Badlands Bar, Perth - 3/3/17

Psychedelic Porn Crumpets celebrated the launch of their new single, ‘Gurzle’, on Friday night. The boys were joined at Badlands Bar by The Weapon is Sound, Western Kinsmen of the Sun and Demon Days. 

The crowd was buzzing with energy, and opening band Demon Days eased us into a night of psychedelia with some smooth tunes. Next, psych-rock outfit Western Kinsmen of the Sun kicked off the first mosh pit of the night, quickly getting the crowd moving around with more fast-paced tracks. The Weapon is Sound was next off the bat, with a slower pace of psychedelia, preparing us for what was to come. 

Psychedelic Porn Crumpets hit the stage as the last of the latecomers rolled in, and the excitement was obvious. The hour-long set was brimming with both great energy (from the band) and stage diving (by the crowd). Despite the band being so newly formed, the set was impressive, as was the nature of crowd which they pulled in. If there was an award for the politest mosh pit, it would be won by Psychedelic Porn Crumpets. If one person was knocked down mid-dance, they were quickly pulled up by the strangers around them. 

‘Marmalade March’ and ‘Surf’s Up’ were some tracks that got the crowd going from Psychedelic Porn Crumpets first studio effort High Visceral, Pt. 1. These tracks, as well as new ones, ‘Buzz’ and ‘Gurzle’, were real highlights from this set and provided a promising prospect for both their next studio effort, and their live shows. The boys brought the night to a fitting close, with a final and much-anticipated shoey. 
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Psychedelic Porn Crumpets are one of Perth’s best live acts, and for a good reason. I woke up the morning after the gig with a bruised face and good memories.
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Two black eyes? Worth it.

Reviewer & Photography - Kyle Hodson