The Underground Stage
“The eleven-headed beast of Joseph Liddy & The Skeleton Horse change the pace tonight, soothing the beastly crowd with soulful and jazz-tinged flavours. With that many band members, you’d expect it to sound like a mess, but it’s impressively well put-together, a loose vibe permeating a tight set.” Facebook | Instagram | Twitter
“There’s only three White Blanks, but they make a noise far larger than that. The guitar in particular is just huge, roaring around the venue like a rhino, tune after tune crashing off the walls.” Facebook | Instagram | Twitter
“Seeing Body Type twice in a week just isn’t a chore, and seeing them on a larger stage than usual is a genuine pleasure. While still a project in its early stages, it feels like they’ve been doing this a lot longer. Honestly, I could watch them every week.” Facebook | Instagram
“Iffy shows up with two Grim Reapers flanking him, but there’s nothing here but life-affirming and witty electronic pop. The laptop delivers some chewy beats and bleeps, while the guitar adds some spikier texture, Iffy’s wry humour floating over the top.” Facebook | Instagram
“Body Type are getting some attention right now, and it’s not a massive leap to see why. Aside from the fact that they’re having a damn blast, their strange take on guitar pop is infectious, and the mix of QUIETloud is bloody hard to pull off.” Facebook | Instagram
“Sunscreen have a singer who’s also in Flowertruck, and where the other band are wired and loopy, this is dreamy and soothing stuff. Easy and floaty and comfy and generous, this isn’t a side-project – it’s an alter-ego. Except for the bits that go a bit nuts.” Facebook | Instagram
“So, I saw Phanosland twice in five days. This time it’s at the awesome Freda’s, which seems to operate a strict ban on having lights. It suits Phanosland though, their dark, synth-drenched drone cutting through the dark.” Facebook | Instagram | Twitter
“Beast & Flood bring that jittery grunge thing, copious yelping and staccato jabs. It’s enough to make anyone feel crazy, which is precisely what happens tonight. Sharper than on record, this is flat-out and wired up to the mains.” Facebook
“Phanosland have darkness in their soul, in the way of JAMC and the Velvets. They never seem to make much effort, but it’s a deep racket, like it’s coming up from the depths of the ocean.” Facebook | Instagram | Twitter