A very overblown, ostentatious intro announces the arrival of Year Zero on stage, but it certainly suits the anthemic, stadium friendly style rock they produce. more… “Strike Nineteens / Would Be Kings / Year Zero”
The Hours bounce onto the stage and straight into ‘Narcissus Road’ from their début album of the same name. more… “The Hours”
A stripped down, jazzy blues number from the undisputed legend that is JJ Cale. more… “JJ Cale”
The intro to this track reminds me a lot of Depeche Mode’s ‘Personal Jesus’ more… “Metric”
Glasgow four piece El Dog draw comparisons with Biffy Clyro and Mogwai, but that’s too simplistic. more… “El Dog”
Support act The Sound Ex are a raucous four piece from the North of England who burst onto the stage in a frenzy of shouty vocals more… “Therapy?”
Kool and the Gang anyone? Their classic ‘Ladies Night’ heralds the entrance of the Eagles of Death Metal onto the ABC stage. more… “Eagles of Death Metal”
King Tut’s is sold out tonight and is so packed it’s almost impossible to move! A strange noise starts to emanate from the stage, a heavy bass sound, and one by one the members of 65daysofstatic arrive on stage. more… “65daysofstatic”
The opening act appear to be your typical Indie 4 piece, with ballads and jangly guitars, but I get the sense Canary Warfare are trying to be a bit different. more… “El Dog / Canary Warfare”