Thunderstruck

December 15th, 2009 posted by stg

Thunderheist w/Everything All the Time
Mod Club
12.03.09

It’s been quite an electric 3 years for Thunderheist’s power duo, Isus and DJ/producer Grahm Zilla.  This was their final show before they take some time to pursue their own solo projects.  It comes at a good time for them, riding the heels of their wildly successful self titled release in March 2009.

Up-and-coming electro-pop band Everything All the Time began the night.  They’re quite a peculiar bunch, with some members looking more like they were heading straight from the set of the O.C. to a rock show.

Lead singer Alanna Stuart sported a sharp business casual look as she sauntered onto the stage, looking a little reserved in her mannerisms; perhaps it was the nerves, or perhaps it was the fact that she could be roasting in her multi-layered “you aint seeing any of my skin” look.

Wardrobes aside, Everything All The Time executed their job well: getting the crowd moving and warmed up.  Stuart has a sharp soulful voice with some attitude, surprising us with her vocal range and use of dynamics.  I can see her voice only getting stronger as they grow.  Stuart executed her job was lead vocalist onstage  to promote the band, by naturally slipping their name into banter between songs.  No one in the crowd would leave without thinking “that opener was great.  What was their name again?”

Standout winners in their set were “Getting Higher,” a warm and uplifting indie-pop tune, and “Start. Stop,” an explosive closer that showcased Stuart’s vocal range and the bands’ ability to drive a solid beat.  Their losing song turned the crowd into Thundergear – the barely 19 year-olds at the front of the stage were ready party, with or without the band.

Isus rocked onthe stage with an incredible outfit made from seat belts, with her tiny body all wrapped in a corset.  As their final performance as Thunderheist before pursuing solo projects, it was clear the band was ready to go out with a bang.

Boy, did they deliver.  They played a great blend of old and new tracks, and worked the crowd like no other.  Isus even had the crowd waving to her parents, watching safely in the balcony.  The show felt more like a farewell party for friends, rather than a performance.  A few times during the show Isus would stop midway and yell cheekily, “ah fuck it.  I fucked up.  We need to do it RIGHT so let’s do THAT one again!”

They played all the crowd favourites including “Bubblegum,” “Suenos Dulces,” and the infamous “Jerk it”.  Mom was proud.

Although they were having a great time, there was a sense of passing for this project that started as an exchange of .mp3’s over myspace.  Rather than riding the wave to a faded wash on the beach, this band has decided to take a bow while the wave is crashing into the shore.  As much as I do appreciate their explosive electro-rap get your ass moving deal, this was a limited wave couldn’t sustain its tsunami dance level for too much longer.  Look out for what Isus and Zilla come out with in their own projects in the near future.

-REVIEWED BY: ROBB ENG

Section: Reviews

Tagged as: concert, Everything All The Time, final performance, mod club, Thunderheist, toronto