Around Brisbane - The Cairos

Alistar Richardson, Alfio Alivuzza, Reuben Schafer and Michael BC combine to form one of Brisbane's more hyped and talked about bands of recent times, The Cairos.

The Cairos started out in 2007, entering and winning the Brizband School Challenge competition whilst they attended Brisbane State High. From there, along with a band lineup change, they've gone on to release an EP and share a stage with the likes of Powderfinger, You Am I, The Temper Trap, Bob Evans, Custard, Wolf and Cub, Bertie Blackman, Paul Dempsey, Red Riders, Yves Klein Blue, The Middle East, John Steel Singers and Philadelphia Grand Jury.

Reportedly frequent listeners of groups like the Smiths and the Cure, those influences are obvious on their debut EP, "Lost at Sea", namely on the tracks Whales and New Balance. Despite their obvious influences The Cairos' sound manages to avoid sounding completely derivative, delivering enjoyable indie pop with a dark, danceable post-punk tilt.

The band are currently back in Brisbane after touring around Australia and are headlining an all ages show at The Hive this Saturday. $10 entry.