Rackett @ Frankie’s, 31st Jul

“It’s my second time seeing Rackett inside of a fortnight, and I think I’d be happy to go every week. The room fills up as the curtains come back on Frankie’s stage, and there’s clearly a buzz going on, not only of the beery kind. Seems like everyone here has been hearing about them from one place or another – and rightly so, it’s the sort of band that instantly appeal. This is not easy to do when you’re part riot grrl – this sort of thing usually sends hairy young boys running for cover. Instead (as far as I can tell) they’re unusually and pleasantly well-behaved, while most of the girls – including and especially the band – go totally fucking ape. Despite the antics, the songs are razor-sharp too – a joyous soundtrack to a blistering spectacle.”