The Underground Stage
“Billy Puntton is both furious and hysterical, which is a fairly disturbing mood, like he’s about to go for your throat. He comes off like Billie Joe Armstrong, Rik Mayall, Emilio Estevez’ Billy The Kid from “Young Guns”, and gets repeatedly called ‘Dad’ by the audience. He sings about things that make him cross, which […]
“First up tonight is Forest Hall, who bring a two-piece set up, but whose shred is so blistering that I start to see through time. The vocal could do with some time in the gym, but this is strong liquor, and there are some bouncing tunes behind the squall, and it’s delivered with both gusto […]
“Relaxed and enjoying themselves, The Khanz wrap up the year with a series of old ones, a couple of new ones, and a belting and kids-story-nightmare version of Nirvana’s “Lithium”. We’re among friends here tonight and it feels more like a party than a gig, one with a pounding, soaring, slightly crazed soundtrack.” Facebook | […]
“It’s been almost twelve months to the day since I last saw Mabel, and they’re still as spirited and as proficient at getting crowds going as they were last year. Rich, rock n roll inspired guitars and a strong vocal fire up the tipsy audience like the best indie wedding band in the world.” Facebook […]
“It’s might have been three years since they last played together, but Blind Hot Gems can clearly still play like demons, and their technically outrageous, high-energy set of instrumentals are impressive. They’re joined by young rapper Dobby for a few tracks though, who is just crazy good, and his bullet-fast and crystal-clear delivery contains more […]
“Big White close out tonight’s festive daftness with a festively daft set of high-energy and well-tailored pop gems. It’s a Big White Christmas, and with the actual Santa joining the stage for some tambourine action, it’s all our Xmas wishes on one stage. Tons and tons of fun.” Facebook | Instagram [flickr_set id=”72157674401846233″]
“One of the loveliest bands on the go right now, Morning TV are rarely anything except a joy to watch. It’s buttery smooth, but with a steel core, with hints of The Sundays and The Cure causing outbreaks of grinning all over the room. Extra points for matching Santa hats, too.” Facebook | Instagram [flickr_set […]
“Playing their own party, Phantastic Ferniture drop one belter after another. “Gap Year” and set-closer “Fuckin’ & Rolling” are as dense and stellar as ever, but it’s the power of that voice that propels the tight tunes to next-level status. Once you’ve had Julia Jacklin sing “All I Want For Christmas Is You” to you, […]
“As the crowd flows back into the Gallery, Emma Russack warns us that the fun’s over, it’s time for a sad set. Sure, it’s not exactly a chirpy set of songs, but it’s still a joyous one, a rich pleasure from start to finish, ending on a fab cover of Lennon’s “Happy Xmas (War Is […]