ESSER at Wrongbar. Wed, June 18, nxne.com Rating: NNNN
Kicking off his set with an energetic performance of This Time Around, Esser immediately lit up Wrongbar’s dancefloor.
Powering through most of his debut album- Braveface- he also took time to preview some new material, including 4×4 garage and dubstep-inspired numbers. His weirdly brilliant style of pop music translates perfectly live, and his stage presence is nothing if not an extension of his music.
Whether banging on a snare drum in double-time, clambering all over the equipment or taking time out to perform a live PA solo, Esser gripped the crowd with a confidence not often found in a 23 year-old