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Born in a dorm room and named after a Melbourne Cup winner, media puzzle is Tom’s sonic speedrun through egg punk, synth slap, and post-ironic sincerity.

From the DIY days of The Hanger and The Waiting Room to three full-length records and countless shows, Tape/Off have become elder statesmen of Brisbane’s underground — if such a thing exists. Their latest album ‘Fort Sensible’ is a product of their years together: brash and intelligent, restrained and emotional, political without posturing, and fiercely rooted in the strange, specific urban sprawl of Brisbane.

Thursday the 17th of April marked the third instalment, with venue sweethearts Radium Dolls headlining a mammoth lineup supported by Concrete Surfers, Guppy, Old Home and C.A.R.E.