Comeback Kid Live!

Canadian hardcore band Comeback Kid bring their latest tour to Hong Kong on the 15 March at MOM Livehouse.

Formed in 2001 in Winnipeg, the band currently consists of vocalist Andrew Neufeld, guitarists Jeremy Hiebert and Stu Ross, bassist Chase Brenneman and drummer Loren Legare.

Comeback Kid’s mould-breaking second album Wake the Dead (2005) attracted fans across the globe and influenced a new generation of melodic hardcore groups. Their seventh studio album, Heavy Steps, was released in January 2022.

 

Comeback Kid 2023 Hong Kong

Support is King Ly Chee 荔枝王, Fight Club

Comeback Kid Asia Tour 2023
Support:
King Ly Chee 荔枝王, Fight Club
Date: 8pm, 15 March, 2023
Venue: MOM Livehouse
Tickets: $380, $320

Postiljonen @ MOM Livehouse – 21 November, 2018

Scandinavian band Postiljonen made a third visit to Hong Kong on 21 November 2018 to entertain an enthusiastic audience at MOM Livehouse. The trio – Norwegian singer Mia Bøe  and two Swedish dudes Daniel Sjörs and Joel Nyström Holm – added a saxophonist for the aurally awesome performance.

bc was there and you can find the full gallery of images by clicking on any photo. Some photos show banding this was caused by our Sony camera’s ‘silent shutter’ feature – we apologise for any inconvenience caused by this.

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Postiljonen’s Ethereal Dream Pop Magic Live Again

Scandinavian dream pop trio Postiljonen – Norwegian singer Mia Bøe  and two Swedish dudes Daniel Sjörs and Joel Nyström Holm – return to Hong Kong for a gig at MOM Livehouse on 21 November 2018.

Since 2011 the trio’s ethereal vocals interwoven with ambient and dreamy melodies have entranced fans across the globe and seen the release of two albums Skyler and Reverie. Ahead of their upcoming show bc spoke to Postiljonen about life as musicians.

https://youtu.be/DBCOPwDGrj8

In today’s era of instant gratification how does it feel as a band to have been around for almost a decade? What has kept you together?
It feels like a natural part of our lives now, just something that’s there and always will be. I think maybe we’re still a band cause were just such good friends privately, it doesn’t really feel like it’s a ”career”.

How do you think your music has changed over time? Has it been an evolving process or have you made deliberate choices in music style/ direction?
Not sure actually. You grow as a person and I think the music influences and inspirations grows with you.

Growing up who were the artists you listened to, were inspired by and why? Who do you listen to now?
Mia listens to alot of folkie stuff, like Cat Power and Jeff Buckley. Joel’s into hip hop and Daniel’s into a lot of 90’s shoe-gaze stuff like Cocteau Twins and Galaxie 500 etc. Maybe the combinations of them makes our sound.

How does it feel to be a band that influences and inspires other musicians
It’s only fun! You get proud.

Of the many songs you’ve written do each of you have a favourite and why?
It’s always changing I guess, but I think we’re very proud of All That We Had Is Lost. Or The Open Road.

As a band which song would you most like to cover?
Hm don’t know. Maybe Rocket Man by Elton John could be fun to cover.

Do you find writing new songs a very organic process with the music and lyrics coming together smoothly or do you find one easier than the other?
It’s always a non linear process when making a song. The lyrics, music and especially production always comes hand in hand. The production and soundscape is such an important part of our songs.

Have you found the creative process easier or harder over the years?
It’s always changing, inspiration comes and goes. I think many artists can agree on that.

When you write songs are they written and structured to be open for interpretation live or do you think fans want to hear it as it’s recorded?
It depends on what kind of show we’re doing. Sometimes we strip them down to the core and just focus on the melody and lyrics, but often we’d like to keep the production and sound when doing a live show.

After so many live shows how do you keep that raw honesty and intensity that make your gigs an amazing experience for the audience?
Just focusing on those people that actually are in the room. They’ve paid to experience something, and you want to deliver that to them.

Do you have a favourite song to play live, which is it and why?
Not sure.. Plastic Panorama? Or Atlantis, when the song reaches climax.

Does it frustrate you at gigs seeing people watching you through their phone screens rather than enjoying the real event in front of their eyes?They want to create memories, so I don’t think it really doesn’t matter.

What can readers and fans expect from the new tour?
A lot of dancing, love and dreamyness. Come as you are. And some new material!

Postiljonen
Date: 8pm, 21 November, 2018
Venue: MOM Livehouse
Tickets: $240, $220 from Ticketflap
More info:
http://postiljonenmusic.com
https://soundcloud.com/postiljonen
www.facebook.com/POSTILJONEN

Japanese Breakfast and Kiri T @ MOM Livehouse – 28 November, 2017

30+ police provided an unwanted third non supporting act prior to the start of the show. After demonstrating how not to count a group of people effectively, Kiri T got the music started with some originals including her new single Roll Deep in the Feels and a lovely Lorde cover.

The display of police intimidation was easily forgotten as Japanese Breakfast quickly had the maximum legally allowed audience dancing and singing to a widely varied set of stirring guitars, passionate vocals and intimate lyrics featuring songs the bands two albums Psychopomp and Soft Sounds from Another Planet.
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Axelle Red @ MOM Livehouse – 11 March, 2017

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An enthusiastic crowd enjoyed Belgian singer Axelle Red‘s acoustic gig at MOM Livehouse. Singing in French and English Axelle dug deep in her songbook for a show full of fan favourites.
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