#laneway2015

This year's Laneway brought in big indie acts such as FKA Twigs, Chet Faker and introduced more asian flavour by bringing in not only local singaporean acts but also from our nearest neighbour Malaysia too.

I have a confession to make. For starters, I enjoyed Laneway 2014 more than what this year had to offer. Here are some reasons why:

Clash of the Acts

I think the most popular one would have to be Banks vs Chet Faker. Personally for myself, I had no problem with that because I've been a big fan of Banks. Heck, I think I wouldn't have gone to this year's Laneway if it wasn't for her. (just like how lotsa people pulled out after Lykke Li was gone) But then again, I would've loved to have a chance to check out Chet Faker live.

Festival Layout

That round bend you have to make to get to the cloud stage. No-no. It somehow made me feel like it was secluded from everything else and not connected together like 2014.

Line-Up

Last year's line-up was definitely way, wayyyy better. There were better acts to enjoy. Bigger names. Better music.

Collaterals

2014's designs were so awesome. I love orange but I felt that this year's designs could've been better.

On a brighter note, here were the highlights for me this year. Or more like what I had the chance to check out:

Banks

The lovely songtress was definitely the highlight of my night. She gave a great performance besides having trouble hearing herself through the stage mix, I think. I might be dreaming but I think she teared at one point of time. She was so enchanting with her sultry vocals and quirky movements. Such a sight to behold.

A video posted by Liyana Ibrahim (@orangebubblegum) on Jan 31, 2015 at 6:43am PST

BIG THANKS TO LANEWAY FOR THIS! COME BACK SOON BANKS X

Pastel Lite

Reppin' Malaysia, it was my first time watching them and I loved their music. Props to Faliq who was basically a one-man band jumping from keys to guitar to cymbals. Great electropop music with awesome beats and guitar riffs.

Jungle

Jungle was basically awesome groovy feel good music and they definitely had everybody up on their feet. So good.

Fka Twigs

Does she need any introduction? She slayed the stage with her awesome vocals, stage presence and quirky dance moves. Did you see the way she moved? Did you hear that awesome falsetto note? Wow. She definitely brought it live, man.

Angus & Julia Stone

Mmhmm. From their popular hits to that awesome rendition of Grease's You're The One That I Want. Lovely treat.

A video posted by Liyana Ibrahim (@orangebubblegum) on Jan 31, 2015 at 6:38am PST

Besides the music, there were more food booths to choose from (but I still stuck to COW and Kith though lulz) and activity areas. I bet the charging booths came in handy for those with no powerbank juice. 

There was so much love for Little Dragon at Laneway Melbourne!

A haunting BANKS live at Laneway Festival Melbourne.  

The incomparable St Vincent killing it at Laneway!