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Live Review: Elderbrook
Forum Melbourne
27 February 2025
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Local producer Tyson O’Brien warms up the audience with an exciting DJ set full of energetic house tracks and techno beats to dance along to.
Multifaceted British performer Elderbrook (aka Alexander Kotz), has just released his third studio album ‘Another Touch’ and tonight he brings it to life live on stage before us. The album is a journey of self-discovery, and he invites us to experience catharsis on the dance floor with him.
Beginning with ‘Shallow Water,’ the stage explodes with immersive visuals to complement the music perfectly as Elderbrook showcases his technical ability to seamlessly blend live vocals, electronic production, and instrumentation to create a dynamic and engaging show.
“It’s been a minute since I’ve been here, but it feels so good to be back. You guys are incredible!” He exclaims, as he makes a strong connection with his audience coming to the front of the stage and being present in the moment.
Throughout the energetic set, Elderbrook demonstrates his versatility as an artist, effortlessly moving between soulful ballads and high-energy dance tracks with excellent emotional buildup with heavy beat drops.
One of the standout moments of the night was his performance of ‘Cola,’ a collaboration with CamelPhat. The track’s infectious rhythm and Elderbrook’s dynamic stage presence gets everyone dancing and singing along.
His non-stop 100-minute set is an incredible live music experience that explores a diverse soundscape of merging genres that takes us in so many different directions with compelling rhythms, haunting melodies and deep, resonant euphoric beats.
Elderbrook has an unrelenting energy which is a force to be reckoned with. He moves around the stage with purpose and passion and the crowd is hooked from start to finish – joining him to dance away their troubles as he progresses through his set that slowly builds with flawless transitions from one hit to the next.
Following a short encore, he returns to the stage and encourages the crowd to go “fucking mad” before ending with ‘Inner Light’ for a climactic ending with a surge of euphoric energy.
Elderbrook’s live performance is a testament to his talent and artistry to create a unique and memorable experience that gives the audience a place to let go and free their minds on the dancefloor.
Words by Michael Prebeg
