I heart hiroshima at the brisbane powerhouse

Story and Photos by Kristian Hollins

Midway through their second set of the day, punctuating a break between songs, Matthew Somer’s, lead guitarist and vocalist for Brisbane’s own indie pop trio, I Heart Hiroshima, runs to one side of the stage and, leaning over, hidden from the audience behind a large amp, hocks and spits down into unused stage space.

“Gaaah! Put it in a cup,” responds Susie Patten, the band’s drummer and lead vocalist, as Cam, the backing guitarist and vocalist, stands by, a bemused expression written in the small smile playing over his features.