We headed to The Revellions Single Launch Party last Saturday at The Grand Social, Dublin following our review of their new single ‘False Hope’.

Dublin Garage Punk band Gavin And Thee Icons kicked the show off on the night with their ruckus rock. Blasting out their mighty crashing tracks full of roaring enraged frenzy. Tracks like ‘Shout And Hollar’ give us racing guitars and stop start suspense,the lads know how to set the tempo for the night. Demolishing our ear drums with their drunken brawl-like sound its not for the faint hearted. If you want to go mad moshing in a manic delusional frenzy these guys are the ones for you. Shredding guitar solos and all, Gavin And Thee Icons gave us a striking display of mighty fun neck snappy punk.
Rock and rollers Crushed Out follow in a wave of fruity psychedelic surf. Equipped with tropical shirts and sparkly outfits and a random pineapple, they brought the Californian beach vibes to us. The husband-and-wife team Frankie Sunswept on guitar/vocals and Moselle Spiller on drums, tantalise our ears with dreamy prisms of psychedelic flavoured rock and roll. The steamy ‘Out of the Blue’ introduces the crowd to their smooth, sleek, drizzled in spaghetti western sound. Exuding swagger and class these guys take us from bouncy groovy shimmys to dazed trippy drops effortlessly. From swanky summer soaked ‘Skinny Dipping’ to the heavier punch of ‘Big Wolly’ Crushed Out play a set list made for dancing. Even if you’ve never done them before its time to bust out those 60’s “The Swim’ moves in between moshing and twisting. Treating us to new track ‘Stay Wild Gator Child’ and a sweet guitar change Crushed Out bring a set list oozing suave with splashes of shimmering crisp guitar, passionate drumming and refined musicianship.
The Revellions take to the stage with blasts of dry ice and a swirling trippy backdrop. James Lister takes every opportunity to engage with the crowd and draw them into the psychedelic hazy kaleidoscopic sound of The Revellions. They deliver a show packed with pure raw energy and thick intensity. Track after track lures the crowd deeper into their swirling entrapment pulling out old favourites like the the dark eerie ‘Strung Out Bad’ to a teasing taste of some new tracks including the insanely catchy new single ‘False Hope’. The nimble razor sharp guitar, elastic bassline and punchy drums sparkle between churning mind bending psychedelia. Its a sticky intense set that has audience members dancing in a mesmeric haze. The crowd can’t get enough of The Revellions as they call for “one more tune” following the final song. Though I don’t think the 6 piece would have minded playing all night the sound guy wasn’t having any of it (you know who you are party pooper). With thrilling shrill on guitars and pounding drums The Revellions know how to put on a good show with enthusiasm and mesmerising stupefying psychedelia.

Gavin And Thee Icons, Crushed Out and The Revellions are three bands you have to see live, follow them on their Facebook pages for more dates and new music  below

Gavin And Thee Icons https://www.facebook.com/gavinandtheeicons/

Crushed Out https://www.facebook.com/CrushedOutmusic/

The Revellions https://www.facebook.com/therevellions/