earwax magazine

For my first encounter with “The Touch”, the sizeable turnout indicated it was to be a good show, not to mention the fact that they were a supporting band to “Emerald City”, a band well known for it’s highly visual, and intense live performances. And so, I was expecting a performance with an energy much the same, leaving everyone wanting more, ready for the closing act.
I definitely wasn’t disappointed. Opening with the piece “Highs and Lows” these kids gave me a taste of  good old fashioned rock ‘n’ roll with a hint of blues which left everyone only wanting more. Their stage presence was electric and highly contagious just as their tunes were catchy and complimentary to the last. They have a very individual take on old school rock without the tragedy of producing the clone like tracks we hear from so many other bands of the genre.
The group makes for easy listening and their music is fun and easily comprehendable to the average rock fan. But if you listen closer, you can hear the intricate rhythms and harmonies kicking about.
Talent within this band goes without saying, throughout the set they produced one jaw dropping solo after another. Every element of this quintet compiments another leaving them overall with brilliant prospect of giving the local circuit a lot more interest, and for once, something different to talk about.
The 45 minute set wasn’t enough and closing with “vice” gave everyone reason to attend the next show. They currently have an ep out and are due to go back in the studios to record a bunch of new exciting tunes which will be released later this year. It goes without saying, “The Touch” is a local band to look out for.

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