And. Here. We. Go
There is a tension in the air that could not possibly
be created by one single event. I should have known that it was inevitable.
The awkward, hushed meetings in the hallway tell it all. And now the
only thing left to do is to ask the question that no one else dare ask
Screaming Daisies We Are The New Revolution EP
Right. Im not quite sure what to make of this. Given to me as
a CD and fuck all else to go on. I shall go on the facts that I may
well have made up. After a little googling (that is not a euphemism)
I think they are from and/or near Cambridge. Although as to the rest
of the website claims, well, they get a little bleary. Presumably named
after the Bush lyric from Greedy Fly (look a the site, its a dead
giveaway) they are actually rather great. Theres hints of Smashing
Pumpkins in there, our very own MBA and some Rage. Its almost
emo territory sometimes. Which is not a bad thing at all. Of the three
tracks on here Septembers Ghost is probably the most accessible
with a huge chorus. Actually, they all have huge choruses. But thats
just me. I love an anthem. Irresponsible and/or otherwise. Check them
out live: 4th March Portland Arms, Cambridge
http://www.dmnmagazine.com/screamingdaisies/
Librium Untitled
Well, Screaming Daisies were a much easier write than this. All I got
was a CD with Librium and a phone number written on it (I am not going
to ring it, I am scared of phones. Or contact. Or anything. The list
is never ending). Essentially, this sounds like the Libertines or more
precisely Babyshambles. Which is great but in their more reggae style
than the punk style. Its all awfully well put together. The opening
track, which I have no idea what its called, sees sparring
singers putting together an incredibly catchy tune. I wish I could write
more about it to be fair but a distinct lack of information hasnt
given me much to go on. But whoever they are and wherever they may be,
a slot on every NME tour in every branded tent on the festival circuit
beckons. Update: I have just sent them a text message. And now I have
one back. And now I have replied. Oh and now a missed called. I shall
keep you updated, live coverage for once. Hurrah! Its exciting.
Right onto the next
George Demure - Liza
So hurrah! A thousand miles away from all this rock and/nor roll we
rock up with this. Its wonderful electro pop. Lead track Liza
is simple yet wonderful pop music. But in the best way of not even trying.
It all sounds so effortless. Second track on here is a cover of the
Stranglers Golden Brown again making it an effortless cover
of a great song but making it his own. This is how things should be
done. Be yourself, let your influences influence you but dont
try to become them. Thank you George Demure for this. I cant give
you a link at the moment but I will try to find one.
Richard Bull
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