Blank Realm live review
If bands with lead-singing drummers – think Genesis, The Eagles et al – are often characterised by high musical ability but the charisma of a teabag, then Blank Realm appear to be inverting that trend with aplomb: despite looking like he’s just come from work, leader Dan Spencer yelps and squeals over both his kit and the rest of his band with palpable delight, and the entire Brisbane four-piece’s chaotic, energetic and charmingly sloppy stage presence is so warmly engaging that it more than trumps the lack of discernable musicianship on display.
Sure, winning smiles only go so far, but Blank Realm’s are champion, and what’s more, on the occasions that they actually do justice to their recorded output of hazy, summer-coloured noise, the results are a broad-smiled joy, full of krauty meander and cosmic texture.
