Mojo Rising

Looks like word is getting out about Melbourne funk duo MojoRising as they filled Miss Libertines last Friday night. National Airlines kicked off the night with a somewhat dismal turn out. Participating bands showed good etiquette and took the time to check them out, but nothing much else can be said for attendance. They put on a very synth driven electro act, but it lacked depth without the presence of a drummer.

Following on was She Said Yes (ex -Bachelor Girl). Their electro pop vibe and Tania Doko’s outstanding vocal got the crowd in their groove as it slowly grew in size. As their set drew to a close, the room was nearing capacity and was buzzing with anticipation. It seemed the crowd was just itching to dance.

MojoRising hadn’t even been on stage for a whole minute and everyone was already pulling out their best dance moves. After opening with Touch off their debut EP Feel What You Feel, they showcased three new songs. The unfamiliarity didn’t deter punters from getting into the Stevie Wonder come INXS vibe that was on offer. Drummer, Dan Angelini, launched into a drum solo that sent the crowd into a dancing frenzy before playing Walk Away which included a brilliant piece of Harmonica courtesy of front man Jozsef James.

With the end in sight, the funk duo closed their set with Soothe Me and Use Me and their single She Woke Up To Me. It is clear that everyone is catching onto the funky-ass, riff driven beats and tunes that are MojoRising. Packing a venue on a Saturday night in Melbourne is a testament to their hard works. Big things are still to come from these guys.

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