5 Bands To See At The Great Escape ‘09
The Great Escape kicks off tomorrow, and here's the first installment of our picks of the best bands to go see.
Posted 13th May 2009, 6:37pm in Features, by Lucy Tesco
The Great Escape kicks off tomorrow (14th May 2009), and here's the first installment of our picks of the best bands to go see.Gentle Friendly
You could almost call them veterans of the London DIY cult, but this South London duo are still white hot. Loud and feckless, they have mastered their sound, having honed it, whittled it down to its simplest form. Top form.
Listen to Gentle Friendly on Spotify
The XX
Raised on a diet of Hip Hop and R'n'B, with an exercise regime of playing real life instruments, everything screams “Wow!” for The xx. Soft, soothing vocals teamed with beats, steady and strong... Darlings of the Young Turks label, these four young bucks are ones to watch. With pleasure.
Listen to The XX on Spotify
Vivian Girls
It doesn't matter how many times you've seen them play, or how well you know their record: you must see them again. Poised to surprise, effortlessly bound to impress; Vivian Girls are a timeless live act. And they're all really hot too, so be prepared for a harmony of acoustics and esthetics.
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The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart
Indie fuzz has returned. Good indie fuzz, that is. The kind that makes you feel really happy and cheery, but beneath which lies deep meaning, dark matter. The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart will no doubt be the sunshine of the weekend.
Listen to The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart on Spotify
Trailer Trash Tracys
This surf punk quartet have been lurking on and around the London noise scene for a good time. Having only started performing live in recent months, their show is guaranteed to be fresh and fragile. Wall of sound is the backdrop to front lady Suzanne Aztoria's mesmerizing vox. Hauntingly beautiful.
Listen to Trailer Trash Tracys on Spotify
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