by Viviana Mendoza
The night opened with the unmistakable Aussie charm of Lime Cordiale, who brought their signature blend of funky basslines, upbeat horns, and feel-good indie pop energy. From the first notes of “Money” and “Robbery,” they had the crowd swaying and smiling. The band, led by brothers Oli and Louis Leimbach, blurred the line between concert and comedy set in the best way possible.
Midway through, they pulled one of the most unexpected and entertaining moves of the night: a full-on boxing skit. The lights dimmed, dramatic intro music came on, and the brothers re-entered wearing satin boxing robes. What followed was a hilarious choreographed routine that looked like a mix of WWE, backyard wrestling, and absurdist theatre. They threw slow-motion punches, staggered around the stage, and hyped up the crowd like they were in the middle of a title match. It was goofy, chaotic, and incredibly fun.
With the crowd fully loosened up, they dove into tracks like “Temper Temper” and “Inappropriate Behaviour,” riding the high energy they’d just built. They were the perfect way to start the night before Tash came on stage to bless us with their music.
Tash Sultana took the stage solo and quietly, without any big intro. But from the moment they launched into “Unleash the Rage,” it was clear the energy was about to transform. With nothing but a guitar, loop pedals, and a sprawling setup of instruments and gear, Tash built a massive, live soundscape in real time. It was tight, explosive, and deeply controlled.
They moved smoothly through the first half of the set with “Kiss the Sky,” “Hazard to Myself,” “Greed,” and “Lights Over Egypt,” each one layered and built like a self-contained journey. “Milk and Honey” brought in slower, more meditative vibes, giving the crowd a moment to breathe before launching back into the pulse of “Mystik” and “Ciggie.”
Every song felt intentional and alive. “Notion” brought a huge response from the crowd, and “Jungle” was, unsurprisingly, one of the biggest moments of the night. Tash stretched the intro, building tension with looping layers before dropping into that iconic riff. The energy in the room completely shifted, with the whole venue singing, dancing, and losing themselves in the sound.
From there, the set took a softer turn. A stripped-down cover of Nick Drake’s “Pink Moon” quieted the room, followed by “Crop Circles,” “Ain’t It Kinda Funny,” and “Coma,” which each carried a kind of emotional weight that settled over the space. It felt intimate and honest, like being invited into Tash’s inner world.
They ended the night with “Blackbird,” completely stripped back. No pedals, no loops, just vocals and guitar. It was a bold, quiet closing that left the crowd standing in stillness before the applause finally broke through.
The Verdict:
This was the kind of show that reminds you why live music matters. Lime Cordiale brought the joy, the chaos, and the charm. Tash Sultana brought the intensity, the heart, and the skill of a true live artist. From wild skits to loop-driven soundscapes, it was a night that moved effortlessly between hilarious, heartfelt, and completely unforgettable.
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