Kele - Tenderoni (Single Review)
London indie scene big hitters Bloc Party have been crawling ever closer into the flashing neon lights of dance music for quite some now. So it comes as no surprise that the man behind their sound Kele Okereke, (now shortened to just Kele) has fired his very own project spinning directly into the heart of the dance world.
Written by: Matt Hamm | Date: Wednesday, 02 June 2010
Harrys Gym - Harrys Gym (ALBUM REVIEW)
I think there is something special about the sound that can be achieved when a female vocalist fronts a group, Siouxsie and the Banshees, Florence and The Machine and Garbage to name a few which come to mind. And this band do not disappoint. The progressive pop/electro indie sound and Anne Lise Frokedal’s chilling, eerie vocals, produced by this Norwegian group provide a unique, despairing sound that can break your heart.
Written by: Adam Simpson | Date: Thursday, 27 May 2010
Grand Archives - Keep in Mind Frankenstein (ALBUM REVIEW)
This is Grand Archives 2nd Album from the band from Seattle, who formed in 2007, as the Archives. They are an American Indie Rock band made up of Mat Brooke, Curtis Hall and Jeff Montano. Keep In Mind Frankenstein is a melodic, soft album mixing gentle music with soft airy vocals. There are hints of country and western and hints of 70’s American rock within this undramatic and unexciting medley of well played, well sung, easy to listen to tracks, which are overall, certainly not bad, but certainly not great. Topsy’s Revenge starts the album with gently played instruments and a nice accordion accompaniment. The lyrics are emotive and sung gently but there is no real imagination or excitement. Witchy Park/Tomorrow Will (Take Care Of Itself) is a nice track, happy and upbeat. The backing vocals and harmonies lift the song and the well played acoustic instruments make this a pleasurable track to listen to.
Written by: Adam Simpson | Date: Wednesday, 26 May 2010
Cha Cha - We Are (ALBUM REVIEW)
Cha Cha are a relatively unknown London band comprising; Blain McGuigan (Vocals/Bass), Alex Cameron Ward (Backing Vocals/Guitar) and Samuel Garbutt (Drums). Their debut album We Are is a superb demonstration of talent, experimentation and uniqueness which should have been titled “We Are Great!” Their sound is catchy and a subtle mix of many genres and influences, but definitely their own, they describe their sound as “a cross between dirty pop hymns and offbeat disco rock” and I guess that sums it up pretty well. It is an upbeat and funky sound, perfect for the summer.
Javier Moreno - Bad Woman (EP REVIEW)
This short, 5 track album from the Spaniard Javier Moreno is a blend of striking Spanish folk music and upbeat flamenco. This is Javier’s second release, following the release of his first album Un Tesoro, which was sung in Spanish tongue. This album is sung in English beautifully with small passages of Spanish language, which are used creatively and add authenticity to the Mediterranean sound. Javier has been on the scene in this country since 2006 and this album should definitely give him the credit that he justly deserves. It is not mainstream by any stretch of the imagination, nor is it bound for huge success or popularity but do not let that put you off.
Written by: Adam Simpson | Date: Tuesday, 25 May 2010
Fun Lovin Criminals - Classic Fantastic (ALBUM REVIEW)
The Fun Lovin’ Criminals have been around now since they formed in New York in 1993. There alternative hip hop/rock style and injections of jazz, funk and soul, coupled with comedy in the bands lyrics have generally been well accepted by the British Public with their past albums, although I doubt this album, Classic Fantastic will do much chart climbing. There first album in 5 years and there 6th in total lacks any really good tracks and generally lacks any imagination, the lyrics are horribly simple, even with the inclusion of Roots Manuva on track 5, Keep On Yellin’ There are a few plusses, there’s some good beats and funky rhythms and some good retro 70’s soul, but there is no comedy or fun in the lyrics or vocals to really back up any of the musical merits.
LCD Soundsystem - This Is Happening (Album Review)
More of the same and its great. Think dance, punk, funk, indie, electronic. Think New Order, Prodigy, Gary Numan, Siouxsie And The Banshees and Daft Punk. Think soft, hard, digital, analogue, high tempo and steady. Think 80’s, 90’s and then just stop thinking and listen. James Murphy’s experimental project, LCD Soundsystem have possibly saved the best ‘til last. There newly released album “This Is Happening”, is rumoured to be their last, which is sad. It is very refreshing to think that this group is a side project, not a full on attack on the charts, music channels, billboard posters or anything else for that matter to try and get rich, the group do this for the love of it.
Written by: Adam Simpson | Date: Wednesday, 19 May 2010
The Temper Trap - Glasgow 02 Academy - May 13th 2010 (LIVE)
Ever since 'Sweet Disposition' has been on every advert and every montage of relationship turmoil to grace our televisions, The Temper Trap have become the music supervisor's band of choice. Seemingly, there are also 2000 music fans that would be inclined to agree. Australia's chosen boys are on the verge of profound success providing they can keep their patented epic soundscapes rolling out of the studio and into this summer's festival scene. The venue change from the O2 ABC to the O2 Academy is both a blessing and a curse for this -unofficially- 10 legged pathos machine. Blessed in that more 20 somethings will be able to experience this act live and cursed that the ABC has one the worst acoustic problems of any Glaswegian venue.
Written by: Ross Gilchrist & Louise Henderson | Date: Monday, 17 May 2010
Florence and the Machine - Hammersmith Apollo - Friday 14th May 2010 (LIVE)
It’s been a pretty good twelve months for Florence Welch - aka solo artist Florence and the Machine. Her music has received a warm reception from the Great British public and she has managed to become a household name, thanks to the handful of hit singles taken from her debut album ‘Lungs’. The album was released last July and went straight to Number Two in the UK Album Chart, following rave reviews for her live performances. The album’s success peaked at the beginning of 2010 when, after six months in the chart, it finally made it to Number One before being awarded Best British Album at the Brits. Now, following months of touring, Florence is giving ‘Lungs’ another quick airing around the UK before work continues on her next album.
Written by: Rob Sleigh | Date: Sunday, 16 May 2010
Paul Weller - Wake Up The Nation (REVIEW)
Paul Weller, the Modfather, the ex front man of The Jam and The Style Council and an accomplished solo artist, who has been producing brilliant, inspired music for over 3 decades, since The Jam were formed in 1976, releases his new album, Wake Up The Nation. This is his 10th solo record, in his 50’s now, Paul still introduces us to another side of himself, he experiments with his music, takes us back to familiar styles used when with The Jam and The Style Council and shows us that he’s still got it.
Written by: Adam Simpson | Date: Thursday, 13 May 2010
Foals - Total Life Forever (REVIEW)
The 5 University drop outs from Oxford, release there much awaited 2nd album, Total Life Forever, to their expecting audience. After a much praised debut album, there were high expectations for this record from the art house punks and it duly delivers with its blend of soulful, upbeat bass, electro drum beats, abstract lyrics, uncategorised guitar and electro keyboards. This is a much more mature album, showing how there they have come since they formed in 2006, there style is different from any guitar band of the moment, they are fresh, experimental and manage to include influences from artists of the past without sounding anything other than unique.
Written by: Adam Simpson | Date: Wednesday, 12 May 2010
LIVE: KISS - Glasgow SECC - May 9th 2010
You could be forgiven for thinking it was the set of a remake of 'Evil Dead' set on the streets of Vegas and directed by Michael Bay. With more makeup than a Californian teen beauty pageant and more fireworks than a Chinese New Year, there's no doubt which band is owning this town tonight. New Yorkers Kiss have been around for almost 4 decades and with one of the most heralded back catalogues in the history of "All American Rock 'n' Roll", this show is destined to be a melt-your-face-off display of 'total awesomeness' (dude).
Written by: Ross Gilchrist & Louise Henderson | Date: Tuesday, 11 May 2010
LIVE: Foals - Nottingham Trent University - 7th May 2010
Yesterday evening was a night to never be forgotten, for all those present to participate in the sweaty, chaotic and seminal Foals gig at Trent University Student Union, Nottingham. Free Gatecrasher entry wristbands were handed out to ticket holders as they queued to step down into the uncharted depths of the small, intimate venue, but there was no party taking place anywhere in Britain on May 7th that could touch the one I and a few hundred others were about to let themselves in for.
Written by: Jacob Mier | Date: Sunday, 09 May 2010
LIVE: KISS - Birmingham LG Arena - 5th May 2010
Is there anything in the world more worth seeing than a 6-foot blood-spitting, platform-booted, winged demon. A bare-chested, scream machine Starchild. A guitar-shredding Spaceman and a levitating drumming Catman?
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Saturday, 08 May 2010
LIVE: Scouting For Girls - O2 Academy Glasgow - May 4th 2010
I do not hold shares in Fred Perry, Ben Sherman, Adidas or Abercrombie and Fitch. However, something is giving me the distinct impression that I ought to. The homogenous sea of recurring brands swamps the bar on this fairly nice Tuesday night. There are teenagers, fathers and mothers, mid-twenties perennial party goers and middle-aged dancing barflies. The full gamut of ages. Given that this range gets considerably and unsurprisingly smaller the closer to the stage one gets, it's really no surprise that the safest mix tape in the world plays at a considerable volume. Children sing to the strains of 'Livin' On a Prayer', 'American Idiot', and 'Summer Of 69'; butterflies dance in the liquid glow of the house lights...
Written by: Ross Gilchrist & Louise Henderson | Date: Thursday, 06 May 2010
Diana Vickers - Songs from the Tainted Cherry Tree (REVIEW)
Let's get The X Factor out of the way first. Diana's finished with it and moved on, and that's exactly what we should be doing. It may have been an effective platform for her, but that's all it was - a platform, not the be all and end all of her musical career. The fact that she hasn't signed with Simon Cowell and produced an album full of Ryan Tedder penned ballads should be more than enough to prove that Diana is doing things her own way, and doing it well.
Written by: Ginny Bullmore | Date: Tuesday, 04 May 2010
LIVE: Australian Pink Floyd - Cardiff CIA - 22nd April 2010
“Better than the real thing” was one comment among the many overheard during the interval at Cardiff’s CIA on Thursday night. Quite an over-statement maybe but considering these guys are described as one of the best tribute acts on the planet, it could be forgiven this one time, because seriously, close your eyes and you’re there at a genuine Floyd gig.
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Sunday, 25 April 2010
Blood Red Shoes - Fire Like This (Review)
Blood Red Shoes feel like they’ve been around forever don’t they?! Well a bit like Wayne Rooney in that sense, they haven’t actually. Hitting the scene back in 2006/7, they made musical waves with singles Stitch Me Back and A.D.H.D, promising lovely big things to the NME’s New Music Tour crowd. Rather thankfully for the band, comparisons with the Shrek-headed footballer end there, as second album Fire Like This is at least a bit more alluring and a less sweaty joining of souls than an evening with Mr Colleen.
Written by: Matt Hamm | Date: Thursday, 22 April 2010
Noel Shows Rock'n'Roll Star Status at Royal Albert Hall
Strolling on stage in his signature casual jeans and shirt, Noel Gallagher coolly poised himself on his stool, offered the audience a quick nod and hello before strumming into opening track It’s Good to Be Free. This man didn’t muck about, and rightly so. His charged audience were ready to soak up a setlist packed with classic B sides and fan favourites, the simple beauty of which was only too clearly emphasised by an acoustic delivery. There were no surprises, no showcased new tunes...just Noel and his masterpieces.
Written by: Bryony Clare | Date: Monday, 12 April 2010
We Have Band - WHB (Album Review)
Hype can often ruin a band. Much like too much of a good thing; pile on heaps of praise and expectation upon the head of a new act, and the wheels can come off before they’ve even got into second gear. London trio We Have Band are one such collective. Winning Glastonbury Festival’s 2009 Emerging Talent Contest and creating a buzz the size of a giant 10 foot angry mutated bumblebee, the bar of anticipation has been raised for debut album WHB.
Written by: Matt Hamm | Date: Friday, 09 April 2010
I Was A King Fail to Fizzle With Flat Second Album
Norwegian trio I Was A King, follow up their widely acclaimed 2007 debut ‘Losing Something Good for Something Better’ with a self titled second album that includes many a collaboration, featuring Gary Olson (Ladybug Transister), Surjan Stevens and Emil Nikolasien (Sereena Maneesh), as well a mixing by Nick Terry (The Libertines, Primal Scream, Klaxons).
Written by: Dan Clark | Date: Wednesday, 07 April 2010
LIVE: Bad Company And Joe Perry - Cardiff CIA - 5th April 2010
Forget eggs and the old James Bond film on the television, for me, this Easter Bank holiday was all about another bearded man. Paul Rogers returning to the stage!
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 06 April 2010
Motion City Soundtrack Finally Step Up To The Plate
Minneapolis quintet Motion City Soundtrack have spent an eternity in the pop-punk/emo-rock underground in the shadow of mainstream acts such as Fall out Boy and All American Rejects.
Written by: Daniel Clark | Date: Tuesday, 06 April 2010
Editors Live at the O2 Academy Bournemouth
Birmingham quartet Editors took to the stage at Bournemouth’s O2 Academy full of the dark and brooding attitude that has established them as one of the countries top Indie bands. Starting with the title track from new Album ‘In This Light And On This Evening’, the Editors moved and soothed the crowd in equal measure, playing a mix of new songs as well as some more established favourites.
Written by: Daniel Clark | Date: Thursday, 25 March 2010
General Fiasco Rock Islington's o2 Academy
Hailing from Northern Ireland, the trio, Strathern brothers Owen and Enda and Stephen “Leaky” Leacoc have slowly but surely began their breakthrough into the UK Indie scene since the release of their single Rebel Get By in 2008. Having formed in 2007, the band don’t appear to have stopped pushing their sound – from their initial performance at their local Glasgowbury Festival, to supporting esteemed bands including The Pigeon Detectives and The Enemy, as well as playing the BBC Introducing stage at Glastonbury 2008. With such considerable achievements already under their belts, this small, intimate bar then at the top of Islington Academy, offered the perfect atmosphere in which to capture the showcase of their forthcoming debut album ‘Buildings’.
Written by: Bryony Clare | Date: Tuesday, 23 March 2010
ALBUM REVIEW: Gorillaz - Plastic Beach
In an interview shortly after the release of the hugely successful second Gorillaz album ‘Demon Days’, founder and chief musical contributor Damon Albarn proclaimed: “It’s quite a hip-hop thing to do, isn’t it? To retire and come back.” He was, of course, suggesting that Gorillaz may return at some unknown point in the future, but also that the cartoon group were to disband for some time. Following the reception of ‘Demon Days’, both critically and commercially, there seemed little point for them to continue. With Gorillaz, Albarn and co-founder Jamie Hewlett had previously stated that they wanted to create something that could work in the mainstream, but would give them the freedom to be experimental. It seemed that they had done what they had apparently set out to achieve.
Written by: Rob Sleigh | Date: Thursday, 11 March 2010
Marina's Aren't Just Any Jewels, They're Conflict Diamonds
It seems the new wave of contenders for the ‘Pop Princess’ title of 2010 is well and truly upon us, and Greek-Welsh beauty Marina Diamandis has certainly made her presence in the battle known. Despite ending runner-up to her biggest competitor, cutesy Ellie Goulding, in both BBC Introducing and Critic’s Choice awards, Marina and the Diamonds prove that she's not out of the game just yet with her glittering debut record, The Family Jewels. Packed with tracks extravagantly decorated in electronic beats that lend themselves to the likes of Little Boots and La Roux, these unavoidably infectious jewels are guaranteed to hypnotise your feet.
Written by: Bryony Clare | Date: Thursday, 25 February 2010
Bombay Bicycle Club Shine on NME Awards Tour in Bournemouth
Typical of the magazine, NME’s yearly Awards Tour in association with Shockwaves was packed full with the cream of the crop of the the indie world. Bournemouth’s o2 Academy played host on this occasion, treating its guests to an evening of spilt beer and sweaty teenagers, as the The Drums, The Big Pink, Bombay Bicycle Club & Maccabees showcased their songs in style.
Written by: Matt Hamm | Date: Thursday, 25 February 2010
Local Natives Soar To New Heights With 'Airplanes'
The Local Natives debut album Gorilla Manor is a wonderful collection of guitar hooks and layered percussion, warmly draped in lovely melodies and singer Taylor Rice’s tender voice. And latest single Airplanes is without doubt one of the strongest tracks from that album.
Written by: Matt Hamm | Date: Wednesday, 24 February 2010
LIVE: Hayseed Dixie @ Belfast Limelight 22/02/2010
Belfast’s Limelight rapidly filled up last night for the return of bluegrass rockers Hayseed Dixie. The packed venue was welcome refuge from the cold and the crowd was in a buoyant mood by the time the night’s support took to the stage.
Written by: Daniel Lynch | Date: Tuesday, 23 February 2010
REVIEW: Chiddy Bang Impresses With MGMT Classic
Heralding from the rap-happy US city of Philadelphia, Chiddy Bang burst onto the scene, loaded and sights set on a quick ascent up the gold plated hip hop ladder. The duo, comprised of Chiddy (emcee) and Xaphoon Jones (DJ/Producer) have released a 3 song EP, promising smart rhymes, punchy tunes and enough variety to spawn a diverse album.
Written by: Matt Hamm | Date: Thursday, 11 February 2010
REVIEW: TeenagersinTokyo Like a Lil' Goth Disco
Neither from Japan, nor between the ages of 13-19, Aussies TeenagersinTokyo fly into view, or rather, menacingly swoop, with brand new single Peter Pan.
Written by: Matt Hamm | Date: Wednesday, 10 February 2010
REVIEW: Two Door Cinema Club Tee Up an Exciting 2010 with Tourist History
Another pupil from the school of BBC’s Sound of 2010 shortlist, Northern Irish trio Two Door Cinema Club are set to smash the new decade wide open with their lively electro-indie pop debut album Tourist History.
Written by: Matt Hamm | Date: Tuesday, 09 February 2010
REVIEW: Hollywood Promises Stardom for Marina and the Diamonds
Skipping down the yellow brick road of 2010 comes ‘next big thing’, and Britain’s own, Marina & the Diamonds. A flurry of Welsh and Greek, packed into a 24 year old bundle of bite and attitude, chomping at the bit of indie cool. And with her debut single out now - Hollywood, the BBC Sound of 2010 runner up is destined to clamber all over your attention.
LIVE: Iglu & Hartly @ Ibar Bournemouth 08/02/10
Iglu and Hartly bounded onto the basement stage at Ibar on Sunday night full of energy and promising a performance of blood, sweat and tears.
Written by: Daniel Clark | Date: Monday, 08 February 2010
Editors Show Their Class At XFM's Live Sessions
Rare is it that a big UK indie band with three albums under their belt to play a small gig at the back of a pub in King’s Cross. So it was rather a special treat for the Editors to grace the boards at London’s Monto Water Rats, in aid of the XFM Live Sessions.
Written by: Matt Hamm | Date: Thursday, 28 January 2010
Guillemot Man Fails To Shine At London's Scala
Scruffy charmer Fyfe Dangerfield pleased a packed London Scala last week. Busy promoting new album Fly Yellow Moon, the Guillemots man poured his soul out to the King’s Cross crowd. Aiming his guitar like a modern day cherub armed with a bow & arrow, Fyfe had upset on the mind and his heart on his sleeve.
Written by: Matt Hamm | Date: Wednesday, 27 January 2010
Vampire Weekend Wow With Their Wonderful Contra
Back and better than ever, US indie champions Vampire Weekend rock the roost with a second album that follows the same formula as their 2008 debut, but takes V.W to a higher plateau. Operation “Rule 2010” is in progress and Vampire Weekend look set to steal our hearts and minds.
Written by: Matt Hamm | Date: Friday, 22 January 2010
Laura Veirs Is Back and Brilliantly Beautiful
After 2009’s mass success of the wonderful Dame Florence of the Machine 2010 looks to be another year of great female singer songwriters. Both Marina & the Diamonds and Ellie Goulding are set to blow the new decade wide open, and now US born Laura Veirs adds another string to that bow, with her beautiful new album July Flame.
Written by: Matt Hamm | Date: Wednesday, 20 January 2010
Example Pathes Way For Commercial Success
Following in the footsteps of Dizzee Rascal and his domination of Brit Rap on the commercial scene, comes Example. Fresh from his late 2009 tour with Lily Allen, new single out now and an up-and-coming Feb support slot with pint sized Tynchy Stryder; the Hammersmith born London rapper appears to have cut his corner with the same tools that built Dizzee & Tynchy’s empire before him.
REVIEW: The Drums - I Felt Stupid (Single)
Fresh from their UK debut shows to a packed out crowd at London’s Flowerpot venue and Camden’s Koko, The Drums bring their 80s trippy surf sound to our shores this December 7th. Second single I Felt Stupid is a hazy ride through a vaguely familiar summer memory. The single could almost play as a soundtrack to a photo montage from a lovely summer holiday you once had.
Written by: Matt Hamm | Date: Tuesday, 01 December 2009
LIVE: Super Furry Animals - Club Quattro – Osaka, Japan, Nov 24th 2009
Ahh SFA, one of those bands that you never quite know what to expect when you go to watch them. As I’ve pretty much liked the band ever since they released the major debut Fuzzy Logic, I have grown up with them and watched them evolve from the young fresh faced happy go lucky Brit pop pioneers that they started out as, to these five middle aged men, who three of which have more hair between them than an entire army of Ewoks and two with less hair than Harry Hill.
Written by: Whitters | Date: Thursday, 26 November 2009
Alphabeat Take London Crowd to Pop Heaven
Make no mistakes about it, Alphabeat make totally addictive, pure pop music. But Alphabeat are more than a guilty pleasure; simply because no one should feel embarrassed or guilty in liking or bopping along to these excitable Danes. Their sound is in your face; lights flashing, beats pumping and girl’s screaming at the top of their lungs. The question is, what’s not to like about it?! NME once described them as the best band from Scandinavia, bar Abba. And with a second album out now, The Spell, the British public are clearly enchanted by their magic.
Written by: Matt Hamm | Date: Thursday, 19 November 2009
LIVE: Motorhead at Newport Centre - 13th Nov 2009
Another year and another circuit of Motorhead gigs, this time at Newport Centre, South Wales, on the second night of their current UK tour, the trio led their troops through another head-splitting set of the dirtiest Rock ‘n’ Roll imaginable – all with the amps up to ‘11’!
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Sunday, 15 November 2009
LIVE: The Young Republic Offer a Mixed Bag at Cargo
The Young Republic are an American band who play American music. Hailing from the south’s musical hub Nashville, Tennessee, their sound is one that has grown from the dusty country roots of that area of the world. The 6 piece collective draw inspiration from all over, sweeping a net across country, bluegrass, jazz, rock and alternative to form their distinctive music. And it is one that definitely grabs your attention.
Written by: Matt Hamm | Date: Tuesday, 10 November 2009
REVIEW: Q Awards - New To Q: HMV Forum Has Faith in Paloma
In the final of six shows for Q Magazine’s Sunday Awards ceremony, the HMV Forum in Kentish Town was home to an eclectic mix of 2009’s more notable new kids on the block. Q served up a selection of folk foot tapping beats, Kanye West influenced tunes and extravagant soulful sounds.
Written by: Matt Hamm | Date: Friday, 30 October 2009
REVIEW: Wolfmother Rock The London Coronet, But Band Of Skulls Lead Pack
Wolfmother entertained an expectant pack of music fans last week, hungry for rock and salivating for roll. Up for the first course were Band Of Skulls. And the Southampton trio, served up five Michelin Stars. Their sound was brash, overwhelming and bounced off the walls of the London Coronet, wrapping the audience in a bubbling cocoon of sound. If none of the audience knew them before, they most definitely made sure they did after. The musical coupling of the Kills-esque male/female singer provided an excellent balance of vocals, bathed in both thumping basslines and crashing riffs. After half an hour of pure sex and Americana, the pulsing audience were well and truly warmed up.
Written by: Matt Hamm | Date: Wednesday, 28 October 2009
REVIEW: Voluntary Butler Scheme - Trading Things In (Single)
Voluntary Butler Scheme is the precious creation of one man, Rob Jones. The Birmingham based solo band-man uses his home studio to create most of this music, making debut album At Breakfast, Dinner, Tea armed with an arsenal of instruments – including a kazoo and a ukulele; a man after any music lover’s heart, I think you’d agree.
Written by: Matt Hamm | Date: Wednesday, 21 October 2009
REVIEW: Twin Atlantic - Vivarium
Glasgow is a pretty exciting place for music right now. An upsurge of talent is starting to spew from the busy city, throwing us delights that rock and/or roll without losing the home grown twang, instead using it as an extra weapon in their musical arsenal. And emo-rock newboys, Twin Atlantic, are the latest offering from this creative city.
Written by: Matt Hamm | Date: Wednesday, 14 October 2009
LIVE: The Maccabees @ Brixton Academy
The Maccabees are like that lovely fuzzy feeling you get when you’re in love. Their first, Colour It In, was fun, fast and full of youthful bounce, bursting at the seams with track after track of pure indie energy. Whilst their second, Wall Of Arms, is a more mature outing. Their songs immersed in more epic waters, built for bigger things, bigger venues, and a promise that this band are growing from strength to strength. The Maccabees music is quite simply, a joy to behold.
Written by: Matt Hamm | Date: Friday, 09 October 2009
