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Sound Casino – Metropolis EP

Since forming in 2011, Sound Casino have come a long way and from this EP it is clear that they have found their sound. The ambiguous introduction to the first track, ‘Keep on Losing’ gives nothing away to the bands new and punchy sound, but the crescendo into the song makes one thing clear, they are back with a vengeance.

Each song on the EP has a different vibe running through it, from frantic drum beats to harsh, grungey guitar riffs, each song has something new to offer. The last song, ‘Light’ has almost an exotic sound, due to the combination of an intricate guitar opener and the percussion throughout the song. Witch catchy lyrics and backing vocals in all four songs on the EP and a mix of fast paced urgency and calmer, softer sounds, it really showcases all of the bands abilities as both individuals and as a solid unit.

The whole feel of the music is polished and hard hitting; there is a real gap in the market for a band with such versatility and clear passion running through even their backing vocals. Sounds Casino are definitely a band to watch out for and who knows what the rest of the year will have in store for the talented, indie-garage foursome.  

Delamere @ Bad Edit 21.06.2013

A military like drum beat fills the cosy venue that is Bad Edit. It comes from Gravity Dave and their raucous, heavy sound really marks the start of the night. I was beginning to think that the band had only one genre to offer, but they soon proved me wrong as they eased into their set and their songs grew more varied and interesting. The depth of their songs was something to be admired and with constant crescendos, they are definitely a band to watch out for. 

A band that would be the love child of Arctic Monkeys and Kasabian; Borders took to the Bad Edit stage, with Greg’s waling vocals and a meaty bass line, it is a great combo for their punchy songs and repetitive melodies which soon got the audience going. In parts of the set, they did seem to lack lustre as a band, whether that was because of the small audience I do not know. Luke the drummer seemed to be really into the music, as he thrashed his stick against the cowbell repeatedly. Overall, it was a good set, and they made great support for the evening. 

The way that the sound check built up and into the actual performance was really intriguing and added a friendly touch to the band from the word go, from that moment on, their electric layered sound set the little venue alive, sending the whole audience into a turmoil of effortlessly cool music. 

All of that aside, Delamere are in the running for a spot at Green Man Festival 2013. The Leek based Alt Indie band are raking in the votes to play at this mighty little Welsh festival this August. 

The energy of the quad is something to be admired, as it does not even drop for a second that they are on stage. Lead singer, James Fitchford gets his drum out, no that’s not a strange euphemism; the unmistakable tribal sounding drumming starts that is so very clearly a Delamere trademark. The band all have the same attack and passion in their playing which is something that seems to be so hard to come by nowadays. 

An original sound, well structured songs, and a certain depth and balance between upbeat and soft pieces really made for an enjoyable performance. It is also a rarity when at a live performance, that the band sounds just as good live as they do on recordings, but for Delamere, they seem to pull the whole thing off with such ease and fluidity that they could easily be a signed, touring, fully fledged band, which poses the question why are they not already? 

To help Delamere on the way to Green man festival, vote for them athttp://www.greenman.net/rising/2013/delamere

Burslem College Gig 24/04/13

The Quidity started the gig with an energetic twist on Mumford and Sons, ‘Little Lion Man’. Liv Sherratt’s vocals added a unique twist to the folk-y, almost angry song. The harmonies which the band added in were also really impressive.

Third eye gelled really well as a band, the connection between all of the musicians was clear and you could tell that they were really passionate about their music. ‘Stray Cat Strut’ had clean vocals from Jordan Pemberton and the whole band really kept in time with each other well throughout their set.

Jordan Pemberton went onto do a solo set; his intricate guitar playing and smooth vocals really captured the whole room, which is extremely difficult to do with a gig designed for friends and family.

Rosie Radford performed with two different pianists, Rob and Jess. Her set consisted of covers from Adele, The Carpenters and Adam Lambert to name a few. Her vocals were complimented by the piano and the simplicity of it made it very easy on the ear. All of the musicians gave dynamic performances.

Citadel managed to keep a good pace throughout their heavy metal set. ‘Al bent on leather’ set the mood for their grungy and electric set. This combined with a Motorhead cover really showcased the bands’ talent both collectively and as individual musicians.

Jordan then made his third and final appearance for the night, accompanied by Isaac Pemberton who stunned the audience with an impressive combination of drumming and vocals – at the same time! ‘Crazy little thing called love’ by Queen really got the audience going. The foursome worked really well as a band with a polished and fun set.

All of the musicians that performed on the night really did well to showcase their abilities. Despite not having the best turn out, they all put on a really good show that was entertaining and very enjoyable to both watch, and listen to.

Molly Gould

I Love Dr Martens

I have had a couple more pairs since I took this photo but as you can probably tell, I really do love Dr Martens, and shoes in general. 
My favorite pair has to be my Cherry Red 1460's, they go with so many outfits and I wear them and wear them and wear them, they are such good quality shoes! 

Style Icon: Prince

Yes, you read the post title correctly. Prince with his embellished clothes and outlandish outfits is very much a style icon for me. 
I love the way his outfits break the boundaries and how he is not afraid to stand out, but hey, he is Prince for goodness sake!

(All images: Getty Images)

Embellishment and Kimonos are really in right now, I'm actually attempting to make a Kimono myself (wish me luck!) but these styles are absolutely everywhere! Topshop, H&M, Primark just to name a few. But yes, Prince is my unlikely style icon!

The Quidity, Cellar Door and Third Eye @ The Full Moon Newcastle

The Quidity kicked off the night will a tight and well-rehearsed set. They performed a selection of rock covers including songs from Bowling for Soup, Jet, Fountains of Wayne and The FooFighters. Their energy and connection as a band was really impressive and the female vocals really added their own twist on their chosen songs. 

Cellar Door played another selection of covers. The acoustic three piece had a rounded sound and the vocals from Nadine Gidman, teamed with the backing vocals from Jack Wood worked well together creating intricate and interesting harmonies which really made the songs sound original. The band had quite a smooth tone to their performance and they really gelled as a band. 

Third Eye were last but most definitely not least. With strong vocals from Becky Lesti and folk-y infusions running through the songs, the band really put their own spin on old classics. The instrumentals were tight and their musicianship was great. The band really looked at home on stage and their overall tone was good. 

Molly Gould