Spiral Beach @ NXNE 2006

Background/Composition: Youngsters who play indie pop infused with a lot of bass and synth.

Grade: 98

Comment: Quite possibly the biggest surpirse thus far in the game, Spiral Beach were incredible. Thier music was mature, their antics amusing and their presence infectious.

Achievement of Rock 'n' Roll Expectations
80-100: Exceeds skill and knowledge expectations, i.e. rocked us so hard we peed our pants.
70-79: Achieves required skills and knowledge. Meets rock 'n' roll standard.
60-69: Demonstrates some skills. Approaches rock 'n' roll standard.
50-59: Demonstrates some required skills and knowledge in a limited way.
00-50: Has not demonstrated required skills or knowledge.

Learning Skills: E=Excellent, G=Good, S=Satisfactory, N=Sad Really

Oral And Visual Communication
Eye Contact: E
Pronounciation: G
Stage Presence: E
Stage Banter: E
Image: E
Appearance: E
Use Of Stage: E

Strengths/Weaknesses/NextStep: Just watching Spiral Beach on stage makes me wish that I was in school again and they were my friends. They're so indie cool. Filled with fantastic humour and a lot to say, the band drew the crowd to the front and got them dancing and cheering.

Musical Analysis
Level Of Participation: G
Problem Solving: G
Teamwork: E
Work Habits: E
Organization: E
Audience Participation: G
Sound: E
Composition: E
Songs: E

Strengths/Weaknesses/NextStep: Frontwoman Maddy Wilde's vocals were beautiful and strong. Her jazzy style of singing complemented the band's bass-heavy music very well. The band hammered out their tunes in a flawless fashion, making their performance a solid one.

Other Skills And Areas Of Interest
Charisma: E
Problem Solving: G
Teamwork: E
Sexiness: G
Haircut: E
Indie Rock Footwear: E
Nods To Disposible Fashion: G
Cool Equipment: G
Level Of Inebriation: G
Actual Ability: E

Strengths/Weaknesses/NextStep: With a funny tweaked movie poster as their backdrop, this band's energy and the obvious fun they were having on stage made for a favourable performance. They all danced about, making the afro-like mass of curls (save for Maddy, they all had curly hair) on their heads bounce about. Maddy wore a cute little rocker dress that she jumped about in.