He said hi to the crowd before getting right into the set.
The 3-piece band (drums, guitar & bass) took the stage after a short break with Hoodie Allen himself following. Randa thanked them all for coming out on a Tuesday night, and noted that “more people would be happier if this was a normal thing and they went out on a Tuesday”, clearly provoking the party animals in the crowd, as when Randa took a drink of their beer, a chant of “ not just some of it, all of it!” started. This seemed to amp them up a bit before finally realising what the audience had said, at which point Randa explained that they’re a nerd and have no idea what that meant before letting the crowd know it’s not going to happen before launching into the next song. Randa put on an incredible set and they are definitely someone to keep an eye on, deserving more recognition than they currently have.
Words and photography by Shelley Te HaaraĪfter cancelling his last planned trip to NZ, Hoodie Allen finally got around to heading to New Zealand, with a one off show at Auckland’s Neck of the Woods. As I arrived at the venue, a small but excited crowd had already taken their place right up by the stage, and a makeshift barrier separated the fans from the stage. The crowd packed in and a projection with Hoodie Allen’s name lit the back wall behind the stage.ĭressed in a blue jumpsuit with a puppy on it and a red long sleeve underneath, local act Randa took the stage. After playing a couple of songs, they felt they had to explain the jumpsuit, as apparently people often seem to think they must work at a pet shop and as much as they says they’ve tried and they’d love to, they don’t. Randa had to pop back and forth to their laptop as they controlled the music for their set, and even though they may come off as a bit awkward, they perform confidently and easily own the stage. Their raps are clear and flow well, the crowd loving every second of it.
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