{"id":62335,"date":"2026-07-31T09:08:09","date_gmt":"2026-07-31T09:08:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/australia\/62335\/"},"modified":"2026-07-31T09:08:09","modified_gmt":"2026-07-31T09:08:09","slug":"silversun-pickups-and-coast-arcade-bring-warmth-to-a-freezing-sydney-night-at-the-enmore-theatre","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/australia\/62335\/","title":{"rendered":"Silversun Pickups and Coast Arcade bring warmth to a freezing Sydney night at the Enmore Theatre"},"content":{"rendered":"

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On one of Sydney\u2019s coldest nights of the year, a crowd wrapped in flannel shirts, heavy boots and teeny, weeny beanies packed into the Enmore Theatre for the final Australian show of Silversun Pickups\u2018 long-awaited return tour. It may have been freezing outside, but inside the theatre there was plenty to keep fans warm.<\/p>\n

Opening the evening were Aotearoa \/ New Zealand indie-rock outfit Coast Arcade. Having supported Silversun Pickups throughout the Australian and New Zealand leg of the tour, the four-piece looked completely at home on the Enmore stage. Their seven-song set showcased a band performing with a confidence that belies their years.<\/p>\n

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Drawing influence from grunge and indie rock while adding a distinctly modern edge, Coast Arcade effortlessly shifted between driving guitar hooks and slower, reflective moments. Tracks from their 2025 debut self-titled album Coast Arcade highlighted their knack for melody, while their chemistry as longtime friends gave the performance an easy authenticity. Having already shared stages with acts including Peach Pit and The Beths, it\u2019s easy to see why international audiences are beginning to take notice. Silversun Pickups\u2019 Brian Aubert acknowledging it\u2019s a luxury to choose who supports the tour and for them Coast Arcade was their number one choice. By the time they closed with fan favourite \u201cBaited\u201d, they had clearly won over more than a few new listeners.<\/p>\n

No \u201cMean Spirits\u201d in the house tonight!<\/p>\n

As the lights dimmed for the main event, orchestral intro music filled the room before Silversun Pickups emerged to a huge reception. Frontperson Aubert quickly addressed the obvious challenge facing the band, his deep husky voice, joking that he was a \u201cwalking honey and lemon drink\u201d after succumbing to sickness at the end of the tour. For those not in the know, Aubert is known for his more androgenous vocals, laughing that he was sure when they first played \u2018down under\u2019 in 2005, most gig goers would have expected a female singer.<\/p>\n

While his vocals were noticeably more restrained than fans might expect, the performance never suffered. In fact, the contrast between Aubert\u2019s delicate delivery and the band\u2019s powerful instrumentation created a surprisingly intimate atmosphere. Classics including \u201cIt Doesn\u2019t Matter Why\u201d, \u201cPanic Switch\u201d and \u201cMean Spirits\u201d drew some of the loudest responses of the night, with the crowd enthusiastically taking over clapping and vocal duties when the mic was twisted round to face them.<\/p>\n

Connection over spectacle<\/p>\n

The set balanced beloved older material like opener \u201cWell Thought Out Twinkles\u201d and \u201cThree Seed\u201d with new songs including \u201cAu Revoir Reservoir\u201d from the 2026 album Tenterhooks, where Bassist, Nikki Monninger takes on lead vocals. All this demonstrating the band\u2019s continued ability to evolve without losing the dreamy-drenched sound that first earned them a devoted following.<\/p>\n

More than twenty years after forming, Silversun Pickups remain a band that thrives on connection rather than spectacle. Their final Australian show might not have been what they had hoped to deliver, but its warmth, humour and musicality made it feel genuinely special and sent Sydney fans home warm, fuzzy and happy.<\/p>\n

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FIVE STARS (OUT OF FIVE)<\/p>\n

Photos by Pete Dovgan \u2013 you can see more of Pete\u2019s photos from the night HERE<\/a><\/p>\n

Reviewer attended 29.07.26<\/p>\n


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