Kate Miller-Heidke is stunning, in both looks and vocal range, appearing like a retro diva with a hint of burlesque in a black 80’s taffeta dress with sequins and gloves. She almost sounds operatic as she launches into songs about metro sexuals, scooters and super girl, with a voice like an angel and the smile of a demented Alice in Wonderland in a cute, yet sexy keyboard driven way. There’s something wicked going on in that little pixie’s mind and the audience love it!

Promoting her second album Curiouser, created with pop partner, guitarist/songwriter Keir Nuttall while on holiday in Laos, just the fact the Mekong Delta reminded her of unashamedly, experimental pop with some Cyndi Lauper, Queen and Devo thrown in, proves just how unique and creative her music is. Her latest track, I like you better when you’re not around, is a swing enhanced break up ballad, which has all the angst of a done me wrong song, but with none of the bitterness and anger – making it all that more appealing.

The highlight of the evening was Little Adam from her first album, Little Eve, which is either a letter written from the perspective of God to Adam (as in Adam and Eve) or a song about masturbation, she hasn’t really decided. Most of her songs have a comical feel to them, including her miscounting the intro, telling stories and encouraging audience participation. Occasionally slipping into a guitar interlude, something she hadn’t done in ten years, die hard fans were thrilled to glimpse this rare moment. Miller-Heidke is a dynamic performer who promises the world and tonight she delivers once again.

Words by Wooly of Fasterlouder

Photos by Kylie Keene for Rave Magazine