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      <title><![CDATA[Malefice w/ I Defy, Kinasis + Deliverence. in Reviews by Sheermusic]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Heavy snow rolling in at 6pm did nothing to dampen the spirits (or attendance) at The Furnace last night, as Reading based metal band, Malefice absolutely nailed their return to Swindon.



Presale tickets matched the MECA show, which in honesty was a little disappointing as they were 1/4 of the price, but we had over 115 paying guests which covered all my costs as the promoter, with each band going home paid and *moderately* happy.



Last time Deliverence played, it was for Status, and they did well enough to surprise the venue with a large early doors crowd, again they managed to muster a decent crowd, but probably being first one and most the audience being cold and wet meant there was little gusto from the crowd, though they were warmly appreciated. The band thanking me for sticking them on a bill they clearly loved playing. 



Kinasis had teething problems with their sound, apparently they synth is a major part of their set, not a problem I had experienced with them before, but this time was an major fail. The band were livid at not having it present, but despite this played a ruthlessly hard and energetic set, possible bought on by their frustration. They were the heaviest band on the bill, and it showed. Tech fans would of loved their tone and style, which was intricate and sounded ultra crisp. Frontman Tom is crazy to watch, he has this awesome twitch he does in time with the music, and it's just awesome to watch.



I DEFY are obviously Swindon's own boys, and rightly fitting they had brutal slam dancing and those wavy armed pitters knocking s**t out of each other. The melodic parts to the music came as a decent rest bite to the unprecedented heaviness the two set's previous. Unfortunately their set was cut 1 song short due to over running by 15 minutes bought on again by synth problems for their introduction. That didn't dampen the reception they received. I was really impressed. 



MALEFICE headlined to what seemed like heroic proportions. the whole crowd squeezing stage front, and from what I could gather the average age in the room would of been about 25-30. This is mature metal for proper music fans. Not quick to pass fads, or scene hair cuts. 



They started by stating they would play a shortened set of 30 mins, yet still ended up over the 40 minute mark. It was tight, concise, well executed and extremely well played metal. A super hands on frontman, really got the crowd pumped (more than I Defy!) which set out a night where they couldn't of done anything but be considered champions. 



They treated us to brand spanking new song OMEGA, a track they recorded with well documented &quot;metal loving&quot; Everton goal keeper Marcus Hahnemann, which went down a storm. 



The fact that the room had people from Guildford, Oxford, Reading, Chippenham, Bridgewater (minibus!) and LOADS from Devizes, left me wondering that this gig and line up would of probably worked where ever it was put on... And what did I miss in Swindon not to get average Swindon-metal-fan-joe to come along?! More local supports probably would of done the trick!



Anyway, I am super happy that my first Furnace night ended in success, was lovely to work with Emma on the show, and Darren Dust and everyone who helped promoted via their blogs and Newspapers (Cheers Dave Franklin!) 



If all the upcoming shows like the Decade and The Headstart shows are half as good, then the Furnace looks like it's back to where it was a few years ago! Long live the Furnace!





Malefice's OMEGA soundcloud]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 05 Feb 2012 12:42:36 +0000]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[My First Tooth w/ Bite The Buffalo &amp; Luke De-Sciscio in Reviews by Sheermusic]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[My First Tooth came via an agent touting their new band - an act some in Swindon *may* have seen at Wychwood earlier this summer? They played a storming set that day and so I was a little excited to see them hit Swindon - more so because the show was free entry and on one of The Vic's legendary Wacky Wednesday nights.



Opener and local boy, Luke De-Sciscio, who is notably studying music at Bath College, was on first - a lad who I met in the BBC Wiltshire Introducing studio where he stole the hearts of all who listened. 



With a delicate voice and those epic warbly vocals which are now quite easy to spot at your average open mic, Luke managed to do the rare thing of tame a loud audience. The bustling room actually went silent as he began to sing. Last time I saw that was in Devizes with Justin Pistolette, the frontman of The Vaccines! 



Maybe it was his choice of cover (which I embarrassingly forget the name of now) or his humble stage presence or the exceptional sound quality, but Luke certainly had something last night and everyone who saw it knew it.





Up next Devizes-ex pat's and now firm Bath residents, Bite The Buffalo. This duo had a massive following in Swindon under the name I Am Bodhi, through all their hard work on the Status nights. It was nice to see their crowds haven't left them now they've grown up, and can drink.



Arriving late, they skipped the formality of a sound check and simply launch into a noisy wall of wonderful feedback, which is tamed magnificently by front man Stos Goneos - the early Wacky Wednesday crowd come and shake their 'booty - literally from a couple of revellers down the front. 



It's quite classic and traditional sounding music, which is instantly likeable without being MOR imagine  &quot;The Black Keys&quot;, though they do do a mean cover of Standing On The Dock Of The Bay, which their don't air tonight - which helps ballpark the band. For a two piece you wouldn't notice they lack a bass player and they impress the healthy crowd pleasantly. 





Finally and bang on time, My First Tooth take the stage. What would be a normal set up is disrupted by stage right multi-instrumentalist, who one moment is playing violin - swaps to percussion (a floor tom), random shakers and assorted jingly bits - which make for an amazing set opener! 



Fans of Noah And The Whale, Anchor And The Wolf and other such And The bands, would find a lot here they enjoy. The folky music is delivered with aplomb without the use of a dedicated acoustic guitar (he mainly plays a semi-acoustic) and male vocal harmonised by duel female vocals is lush to hear, and again the spot on sound makes the band captivating to watch. 



By the time the band finish they choose not to clear the stage as you can't move for people, the karaoke is about to kick off in the front bar and the night is only just beginning. If you came to watch the bands, your going to be there nearly 6 hours before the venue finally kicks out. You really can't find a better place to spend a Wednesday night in Swindon!]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 15 Sep 2011 17:36:51 +0000]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Mr Hello and his Honesty Club feat. Kid Jamaica in Reviews by adamthebrave]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Dave Franklin @ http://www.greenmanmusic.biz/?p=3396]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 14 Aug 2011 14:15:37 +0000]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Lechade Youth !! in Reviews by marcmywordz]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[This Band brightened up a dull wet Music Festival.

The day was starting to look like a complete washout, then on come Hands Down.  4 young lads that are as talented as they are enthusiastic.  



They started with a cover of  &quot;down&quot; and in a short while had people coming out of the warm dry large beer tent and  into the cold damp rain. No mean feat as anyone who was there would testify.

There version of Gary Moores &quot;out in the fields&quot; even had some old rockers singing along. The biggest surprise was the quality of their own material, for such young lads ( im school age?) It really stood up.

Keep an eye out for this lot.]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 01 Jun 2011 23:20:46 +0000]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[De La Rosa / SAILORS / Austin Shepherd - Live Review. in Reviews by Sheermusic]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[First gig proper for Green Man Music whose new nights will be a bi-weekly affair, on Thursdays, with the intention of building a reputation for quality new music. On paper what looks like a solid bill of original music excites the pants off of me! 



I get in and meet and greet a few new people. The other half of Green Man first, which was nice, my poster designer Julie Morris and few others. Note the landlords new longer hair style, since I haven’t been here yet this year! And in return he notes my new bleached blonde gone-wrong and ended up ginger style my wife forced on me. I should probably man up a little.



It’s 8.30  and Sailors are just checking, so we’ve made it plenty of time, I didn’t want to miss any of this. 



As 9pm comes and goes, I wonder what sort of schedule we’re working to, but I don’t have to wait long though, as Marlborough’s Austin Shepherd kicks off proceedings nicely.



He has been knocking about for a while now, after the demise of his band Pablo a couple of years ago. It was exactly this time last year I first heard a demo track, and was on the receiving end of his first 3 track CD, Wrong Field, when he graced Devizes for a clutch of shows.



Via BBC Introducing sessions and more live shows, he has since developed from a folky-esque singer songwriter, to feature all sorts of keys, electronics, loops and layers. Tonight Austin strips it back to guitar and kick drum, which he proceeds to smash the hell out of both with a very passionate display.



Only featuring 5 songs, the set consisted of the 3 previously mentioned tracks and we were treated to two newbies, all of exceptional quality.



What I love about Austin is his complete lack of pretence. He turns up in a wax jacket, more suited to a farm, which I assume he lives on from his arrival in a battered red Land Rover and his lyrics about fields and old footpaths.



His songs instantly transport me to a time and place in my childhood of walking over Salisbury Plain, such is the strength of his words and the emotive tune of his guitar. 



Austin dropped his plectrum in his last song, continuing through the pain barrier to continue his strafing of the guitar, more akin to Bristol’s Oxygen Thief’s aggressive disregard of his gear, than a pale farm boy from mid-Wiltshire. A bloody hand was his war wound and a heroes appreciation his reward from the crowd.





After a wee rest bite, more resulting from the blasted smoking ban than anything else, we are treated to Sailors best ever live performance. This is not an overstatement – they have played a lot of shows with a lot of their heroes, forever trying to raise their game – tonight without pressure, they get up and do what they do with aplomb and style.



Thanks has to go to Darren Simmons, who despite a creaking PA, manages to get the best sound for the band I’ve ever heard. Their almost silent, discreet intro makes the room holds it’s breathe before slamming into set opener “Crocodile Tears”.



It is LOUD. Very loud, and instantly impressive. The band hitting well above their collective weights, since they are all so skinny – they plough through another 5 song set, 3 from their debut EP – which got a lovely review from Green Man in the advertiser that night and two brand spanking new ones from their recent BBC Introducing Session and studio outing. New track “White Candy” stands out with an even more developed distinctive glitchy, techy guitar riffs. This band cram a lot of ideas into songs without over doing it – and if ever a band we’re going to take this style of music to accessible masses in 3 minute pop songs, This Is The Band.





So it’s down to local boys De La Rosa to finish proceedings. Their front man Samual Schwenk a bit of a legend, for his consistently exciting dances and splits down the front of many Swindon shows, and he is on form again tonight where he danced for Austin, and attempting to dance to Sailors, before admitting defeat for their rhythms being too technical. 



Samuel plonked (the only word to describe the action!) a bottle of house white on the stage before he took to it, a statement of intent if ever you saw one – and the band kicked off into the now familiar (with me) set. 



After self confessed lack-lustre performance in Devizes last week, any reservations for a repeat are quickly dealt a swift blow, as the band erupt with a magnificent display on how to layer guitars, build walls of noise and break barriers between audience and band. Personal favourite “Don’t Follow” going down well and their dedicated fans down the front, who made the trip to Devizes, knew the words to other songs too, giving the band the appreciation they deserved and needed to give the performance they gave.



This was truly an incredible night of new music, witnessed by about 70 people, all of whom probably had some link to the local scene. I counted 5 promoters in the room, graphic designers and writers – a proverbial who’s who of Swindon’s music scene. 



Not one act dropped the ball all night, all going away with elevated impressions of their wares and self satisfaction that the scene, based on this evidence, is in great shape. Credit to the promoter, Green Man Music too, for not only booking an excellent bill but also trying a new approach to raising money for such nights with a pay-what-you-feel option. In theory there should of had 100's of pounds in the buckets, in reality it scraped &pound;50. (Dave can give more feedback about that) Make of that what you will, but hats off to Green Man for having the balls to try something new.



Kieran Moore.]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 13 May 2011 18:34:33 +0000]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Trial and Error - Gaz Brookfield in Reviews by lazarus]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[It seems that I have been writing about Gaz’s music for a long time now, but then he has trodden an intriguing musical path meaning that there was always something new and interesting to be had from his creative output. Moving from tongue in cheek, young punk to slick pop rocker and now having taken the plunge to leave the safety net of the full band - the result of this evolution is, surprisingly, a nu-folk troubadour.



It’s difficult in the current climate to stand out as yet another guy with an acoustic guitar, even if you do use it as a drum from time to time, they do seem to be cropping up in droves theses days, but Gaz falls back on the things that have always got him through - force of personality, self-deprecating humour, charm and more importantly great songs. Planting his feet firmly in the territory occupied by the likes of Frank Turner, Billy Bragg and occasionally, whether consciously or not, some of the more traditional folk sources, his songs are built from wonderfully personable and often very personal narratives. They also often have hidden resonances that don’t always come to light on the first hearing.



On Man of Means, when he is delivering a lilting ballad about how he just manages to scrape through life, he’s actually sending honest, heart on the sleeve declarations to those closest to him. It’s this honesty that flavours the nature of what he does, whether it’s the self-analysis of the emotive Truth or the fun poking of Hell or High Water and it’s realities of a life on the road, or in this case a life in a lay-by waiting for the tow truck to rescue you.



But it’s not just people who get honoured in his songs, there is an obvious love of the landscape around him, from the familiarity of his Swindon hometown, the rolling hills of Wiltshire and even “a pub in central Bristol where he’d rather sink a beer” There is also room for some of the bigger issues of the day to be ripped open from the hypocrisy of those in political office to Diet of Banality’s swipe at the crass end of the music industry.



In a world that seems governed by the cool and the fashionable, the self-aggrandising and commercially driven, it’s refreshing to have people like Gaz Brookfield who are brave enough to lay bare their thoughts and feelings and do so in a stripped down yet infectious and immensely listenable way.]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 05 Mar 2011 13:30:01 +0000]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Labasheeda w/ Thought Forms @ The Victoria in Reviews by Sheermusic]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[My build up and promotion for this gig was second to none. I had written and posted out dozens of press releases and sent them to the record shops in town, the college, papers and what not. It included a poster designed by Swindon based designer Julie Morris, who makes some fantasticly simple but effective designs, a short concise press release and a CD featuring 2 songs by each band. 



I also sent out a digital press release to all the blogs, websites and other area based musically involved people.



ONLY the Ocelot actually put up a gig specific post about the gig, Kudos - though Dave F did mention it in his what's on Column, but this would of been expected, since he was playing 





Unfortunately the Monday before the gig, Black Sheep Apprentice had to cancel due to internal band shinanigans. So I desperately looked at alternatives (Costellos are apparently too young, Dacoits already had a gig etc etc)



With my hard work going unrewarded and the local support / puller cancelling on me, I didn't get a good vibe about the show. Dave Y at the Vic became my saviour, and we ran a free entry - to encourage people to actually come and see a night of NEW MUSIC - risk free!



We once had a 6 page conversation on this forum about Post Rock, about how some people on here wouldn't of minded seeing some... As far as West Country / Wiltshire based post rock goes, we had Juipters First who I'm not sue if they are even going now? The excellent Colorado, who have members at Uni, and Thought Forms, who are signed to Postisheads self run label, touring Europe and America, just had their LP press on heavy weight vinyl, members moonlighting in bands such as Cripped Black Phoenix, and touring with the likes of New Model Army (all in the press pack) and even with this massive incentive - and being wonderfully local, so we should really be proud of them and want to see them - they were largely ignored.



The waifs and strays from the bar came down, and we're suitably impressed. There is a Swindon based guy who absolutely loves them and this style of music, but as it turned out, doesn't spend much time in Swindon as it's pretty devoid of everything. He spends most his time in Bristol and lives here incidentally. 



Anyway, Thought Forms tonight came by train tonight, and were in high spirits when I turned up with my chaps, we got them in a few beers and let the good times roll. They played a non-stop 45 minute set of post rock, sound scape noise, which built slowly over the 40 minutes and ended in manic crushing eaves of pummelling drums and delayed, layered guitars. 



Post Rock bands like Vessels and Explosions in the Sky, do their things with in 7 or 8 minute songs, with quiet intros and loud ends etc etc. Thought Forms did this over 40 minutes. The result is a no rush experience which is ultimately rewarding. 



Just simply epic epic stunning stuff. 





So to Labasheeda, our Dutch friends. Very PJ Harvey and Sonic Youth influenced. Their front woman played a violin at times, with some distortion and delay, which add's to their element of uniqueness. Initally they were slow to get going, the language possibly causing a barrier, but as they grew in confidence they began to play with passion and agression, saving their best material to the end. Considering I only knew a handful of songs, they we're very good, even on a first listen.



I was watching 4 Music last night, (I had it recorded) and they were discussing Art Work on LP's since we all download etc now, it's becoming rarer. Labasheeda take their art work seriously, and all their LPs and CD's came with some beautiful and cool imagery, which complimented their sound. I should imagine in Holland they are the equivalent to the likes of Les Savy Fav and that sort of noisy music. 



Alas, we had about 40 people tops at best last night, and it's another example of Swindon's apathy.]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 18 Feb 2011 09:48:14 +0000]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Singing when you're winning in Reviews by lazarus]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Hip Route have always known what they are about. Their rootsy blues heart has always been big enough to accommodate liberal helpings of folk, country and even the odd dalliance with jazz not to mention quick tip of the hat to Ry Cooder. But, if that wasn’t enough their latest album, Sing Out, seems also to have room to add an occasional rock edge to the arsenal of musical weapons of choice. Even when they are not actively throwing the Southern Rock licks around, there seems to be a slightly more aggressive spirit to some of the songs. Add this to the ever present rhythmic pulse of the band, one that moves with ease between wistful lilts and full on funk outs and you have an album that not only carries on where Working On Hope left off but kicks it up a couple of notches to boot.



One of the charms of the band and something that this album only reinforces, is that no matter how far back in musical history they travel for inspiration there is nothing remotely retrospective about what they do. You may be able to spot references everywhere from depression era blues, the heyday of Motown, bluegrass, Cajun flavoured southern boogie, Nashville outlaw country and Memphis Soul, but they will only be intangible glimpses hidden behind their songs, songs that are first and foremost original and contemporary creations.



As history has proved time and again, Hip Route always manage to deliver the goods and Sing Out is no exception. Three players, twelve tracks, one brilliant album.]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 26 Jan 2011 21:28:26 +0000]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[The Naturals w/ Camera Cultrue &amp; Boy Done Good in Reviews by Sheermusic]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[I decided to bring a few mates with me tonight, for company on the drive home - I keep hitting dears... don't ask. Anyhow, I thought they would appreciate the bands after listening to them in advance to prepare myself.



I can honestly say without a doubt this line up is the most excited I've been about watching / working, without it being one of my nights, the promoter seems to have 3 good bands which compliment each other well without over doing one specific style. Kudos.



I'm in early and set up prior to the band arriving. The drums have been supplied by Holmes Music, so a little thanks to them - and my entourage set them up. The promoter has bought a backdrop with him, it's very professional and expensive looking, the gaffer tape and string look which held it up probably didn't add to it 



The naturals arrive first, driven by their parents from Bristol, and sound check - I take my time as it's a heavy delay sound, and they insist on being LOUD. They are very tight for kids only 19 years of age, and playing a style of music which I guess comes from living in a big city! This is proper noise rock, with a nod to My Bloody Valentine, Sonic Youth and Shoegaze style music. It's ace.



Camera Culture are next, and turns out the bassist goes to college with my best mate from Devizes pop punkers, MOK and is sporting a Mighty good tash and love rug / open white shirt combo. He looked rad. Musically has an eighties indie feel like Aztec Camera, Haircut 100 The Police, but bought up to date with a modern twist. Again, very pro especially the bassist.



Last to check is Boy Done Good - you'll already be familiar with these - by far the least complicated sound of the bands, and not half as loud - so in my opinion had the best sound of the 3 on the night, as they weren't over doing it - what happens at College / Uni that makes everyone want to be as loud as possible?? 



Boy Done good started off what seemed like a brief set, as it flew by, of indie pop songs - I liked it, they seemed to be having fun, but I can't help but feel they lacked bite. Their friends and fans enjoyed it, they bought all the girls, so can't be a bad thing!



Camera Culture were brilliantly original in their 80's sound and 3 piece harmonies. I know the 80's have been having a revival which seems to of lasted a decade in itself... but this wasn't like something I've been seen before - it was during their set that my friends popped in and I got a real buzz about the night at that point, funny how it's the audience that makes all the difference? 



Last up The Naturals - I was told to make their guitars LOUD since I made them turn down so much in the check - I didn't want to go too uncomfortably loud, as well it sounds s**t to be frank. How ever, I let the guitars sit just above the vocals so we were drenched in reverb and delayed up guitars, epic soundscapes in a similar vein to the previously mentioned - which mixed with the occasional chunky rhythmic in the middle al la That Fucking Tank / You Slut! was an absolute treasure to behold. Everyone's attention in the crowd was held through out their 45 minute set, and they band would only benefit with a bit of between song banter, just something to break up the epic captivating loudness to then absolute silence, save a guitar amp hum... 



A little introduction of a song, say how much your enjoying Swindon, a cheeky wink - anything!!! But they seem a band intent on delivering music rather than pillow talk and they did that with aplomb!



I enjoyed my obligatory Mr Cod Chicken Burger, which is a massive guilty pleasure - don't tell my Free Range Organic wife I indulged... I'm proper bad a*s me.]]></description>
      <pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 08 Jan 2011 12:46:55 +0000]]></pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Mortdelamer w/ So Am I and Kinky Boots Beasts in Reviews by Sheermusic]]></title>
      <description><![CDATA[Note to self. Stop arriving at venue on time - bands never do!



First to venue rewards me with info that Alex Archer is shadowing me for the night, and So Am I have pulled out of the show!



From my work point of view, it's easier now a band have dropped out to talk stuff through with a newbie, and I'm glad I'm &quot;teaching&quot; (dubious!) some one who I like and get on with.



Not surprisingly Mortdelamer arrive first, and after some quick banter with the band about how to pronounce their name (Mort De La Mer for reference...) it's a swift and easy set up, having put in mics across the stage behind the drummer, which is a darn site easier with out the kit there!



I'll be honest and admit I;ve haven't seen or bothered to check Mortdelamer out before. I can't honestly say why, given that in these days of youtube, myspace and spotify it really couldn't be easier, but I never felt the need. A curious glance on myspace prior to their arrival, suggested to me (through a grainy video) that the band was 3 guys - but the music over the player definitely has a female vocal! Cue me having to save myself from putting my foot in my mouth... 



Now it turns out, all 3 members of the band are solid gold, bloody lovely people. Passionate about underground music and jolly good fun to hang around with. Musically their bassist has the best tone from any Swindon band I've dealt with, and only second to I Am Bodhi for any band I've worked with - it sounds lovely!!! 



Their sound check was lovely, and whilst not over loud or over powering - it was a powerful sound coming from the stage, at a very reasonable decibel! 



I am now informed support band Kinky Boot Beasts bring their own drums, always, regardless.



Dave Young informed me, he wouldn't of done it, and been tough, but I'm always game for a band to express them selves, as long as their is a good reason for not sharing... Turns out there is. 



Their front man (and drummer) doesn't like a kit with a hole in the kick. He doesn't like the sound. He likes it rough and ready and a little bit s**t (my opinion, not his!). This is punk rock, in fact it's four to the floor, bust a gut, pedal to the metal - indie punk rock. It's probably the sound The Libertines would make if they grew some balls and enjoyed themselves. That's not to say they should be lumped in with the likes of that scene, as they are not. Think more bands like LOS or LE CHAT NOIR and your getting there. Now chuck in some YOU SLUT and THAT FUCKING TANK power, aggression and riffage and we're pretty bang on.



I'll be honest again, and say I looked over their myspace in advance, and wasn't impressed - first track on their player was a 6 minute indie plod. I can safely assure that their sound is anything but! 



Which brings me to a lovely interview with Kevin Douche from Big Scary Monsters, where he admitted to hearing the Jimmy Eat World demos from Clarity, and suggesting they were shit, and he wouldn't of release it - and his favourite new band on that basis could easily be in the &quot;not to both with&quot; pile... Well the KBB's myspace goes in that pile. Even their live video didn't capture the pure power and adrenaline the band performed with, or on the tightness of the guitars and drums. I was seriously loving their set, and impressed with their live performance



This surprise was born from the fact the front man and drummer (same person) was stuck on a train 10 minutes before their stage time (and therefore didn't sound check), only to just make it to the venue in time to take off his shirt and kick the s**t out of his drums. It was unadulterated tension and passion slung into 6 minute grooves of indie rock. I loved it, and you would of too!!





With that out of the way, Mortdelamer took to the stage, ready for their 45 minute set, and apparently a 20 minute closer... *gulp* 



The band told me they hadn't practised for a month, but you wouldn't of known. They are clearly well enough rehearsed - bass and kick specifically timing perfect for maximum effect. (I also showed this to Alex to listen to over the headphones, he was duly impressed)



All their songs were pretty spot on, no rough edges which KBB's benefited from, Mortdelamer possibly didn't. The songs were executed perfectly and vocals soaring epic (she has a powerful voice!!) but I found it a very hard sound to pigeon-hole. Now whilst I like, no LOVE difficult music - this wasn't difficult music. I couldn't place the different sounds together nicely. That's not to say their aren't an impressive live band, as they are, just not my cup of tea! 



I can't remember now if the band finished on a song that lasted 20 minutes or not, but their friends, fans and crowd seemed to love it enough, with a good reception being given to the 2 brand spanking new songs aired that night]]></description>
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