The soundsystem powers up. First the bass announces itself, pouring into the room like dry ice. Then the synths unfold, curling and unfolding like some enormous robot getting out of bed with the worst handover of its life.
The fluid nature of dance music makes it notoriously difficult to define. Take the recent sounds emanating from Glasgow’s LuckyMe Collective.
(It’s Danan-anan-aykroyd lol thx) So that’s “Danan-anan-aykroyd”. A name that has tripped many a music fan up (not least this interviewer) it’s surprisingly apt for a group who are tricky to understand but ultimately sound great.
Once a year the Scottish music fan gets an insight into how Homer Simpson would feel if he found the keys to a donut factory when Go North gathers some of the best (inter)national talent around.
Oh dear, oh dear. Madchester: so much to answer for. Backed by XFM’s Clint Boon (former organist with Inspiral Carpets) The Scratch attempt to blend a funky backbeat with rock guitars
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