They are the band that make Good Girls Go Bad, the band that are bringing sassy back, and the band that claim Pete Wentz is the only reason why they are famous. Selling out the Roundhouse, Cobra Starship proved they aren’t all talk, putting on an amazing live show.

Sydney band Amy Meredith were first to hit the stage, and got the crowd warmed up straight away with their infectious brand of rock-pop. Highlights included their successful single ‘Porn Star.’ Keep an eye out for this band, they are impressive to see live.

The restless crowd got excited spotting Cobra Starship singer Gabe Saporta up on the balcony, in between bands.

Owl City were the next act to hit the stage. The synthpop style musical project of Adam Young, has been growing in popularity over the last couple months, helped along by the hugely popular hit song ‘Fireflies.’ Accompanied by a tour band, with instruments including violins and a cello, Owl City proved they are just as good live as they are on their record. While Amy Meredith had the crowd dancing, Owl City had them captivated by their unique sound. Once again, would highly recommend seeing them live. Young himself does a great job as front-man, in a quirky, earnest way.

After a great live set from Owl City, it was time to wait for the band of the night. Dance music was pumped throughout the venue to keep energy and spirits up, with some people getting a little too excited and having to be carried out of the mosh. The time then finally came for Cobra Starship to enter, to thunderous applause and cheers. Launching straight into it with ‘The City Is At War’ the energy and excitement was high from the word go.

Cobra played a great setlist, with songs from all three albums. Highlights included ‘Snakes On A Plane (bring it)’ the first song ever written by the band, ‘The Church Of Hot Addiction’ and title track of their latest album ‘Hot Mess.’ Gabe Saporta was ever so charismatic as front man, and had the crowd wrapped around his finger (as well as getting violently groped when he made his way into the crowd by overly excited teenage girls.)

The band proved their versatility, playing songs like ‘Kiss My Sass’ (a song that has absolutely no guitar work in it whatsoever) and the slightly Latin themed ‘Smile For The Paparazzi.’ Overall they put on a fantastic and highly entertaining live show. Gabe’s banter with the crowd and with the other band members on stage creates an almost intimate feeling, and demonstrates the band is having as much fun as the audience is.

After a great setlist, the band ran off to thunderous shouts of ‘one more song’ and ‘cobra.’ They returned minutes later, to launch into not one encore song but two, ending on the song they are most popular for ‘Good Girls Go Bad.’ Overall if you like their music, you’d love their live show – straight up, unashamed, catchy and oh so worth the money spent. Fangs up!