Due to Robert's orders, we're limited to one gig per month as train fare can be hard for a part-time minimum waged graduate, apparently. He also tries to be as recession-friendly as possible. (Recession, kids, do you know what that is?). So, on Monday we played our April gig at Alchemy Bar in Wolverhampton for 'Out of Step'. I really like Alchemy, I haven't been there since 2007 post-Good Shoes show at the Civic. I should spend more time there, I heart the bricks and the outdoor decking. (Coincidentally, I went to see Good Shoes on Tuesday in Wolverhampton. Bit of a let down, or maybe i've just stopped being into generic indie bands [actually, no...]. The support, Is Tropical were spectacular though, i'd listened to them a lot prior to the show so that was the main reason I went. Go listen).
Monday was so much better than that time in July 2007, we got to share the stage with two completely awesome bands! It took me forever to find somewhere to park though...Diversity were on at the Civic Hall, so free parking was limited. Fortunately I found a space at Light Bar, trekked up Broad Street to find Graham in the fast food establishment ordering masses of pizza. To look vain in public, I applied my hair volumizer on the walk up to Alchemy, which is disastrous when you apply too much without a mirror.
On arrival I went straight for the outdoor decking, and Graham shortly arrived with the pizza overload for all the bands. Rob didn't get to Wolverhampton until 20 minutes before our set. He called me while he was still in Cheltenham saying the fast food was taking longer than he originally had planned, so he would get the later train. I moaned, so he rushed for the train he was planning to catch (yessss). A good job I did whine to him like I have done all my life since i've had the ability to make noises, because the train was at stand-still for 30 minutes due to a "fire on the tracks". Then heroic Robert Brown turned up to Alchemy eventually without any burns.
First to take the stage were Worcester boys 'November and The Criminal' - MINT. They sounded to me like Bombay Bicycle Club, and a little bit Foals/Mystery Jets - A GOOD THING TO ME, I heart those three bands more than French Fancies. Check them out, and if you have a spare £3, buy their EP! The last track, Vials is absolutely wicked. All club together and the drummer might be able to pur-chase himself a new cymbal, which apparently he shattered at the gig. I wish I had the ability to be a rockstar, I play drums like a fairy.
Photo by Elspeth Van Der Hole
Oh and er...us.
Photo by Elspeth Van Der Hole
Headliners were my new favourite band, Fever Fever from Norwich (home of the Puppet Theatre, Mustard Shop, and from what i've discovered this week - awesome bands). They're absolutely amazing...amazing.amazing.amazing.amazing.amazing. I’m a big fan of girl-vocal bands anyway, but these are one of the best bands i've heard in ages, they deserve to be massive. Ridiculously talented musicians that make me want to take up guitar and be in a new band (i'm writing this on the wrong blog...). And very lovely people! Check them out. NOW. And buy all of their merchandise, it'll be an investment you won't regret.
Rumour has it they're also playing the Out of Step Birthday Show on July 29th too, and so are we and LADY FORTUNE! I'm very excited, it's gonna be mint. Come down for a dance.
Also see Everything Everything, Cajole Cajole, Django Django and Fever Fever recommendations – Violet Violet and Glory Glory for more double-named bands of excellence.
Photo by Elspeth Van Der Hole
Not a lot else to report...HOWEVER, we have been featured on the April Podcast for Liverpool's Antipop Records. And also Shropshire Star's Podcast (fame). Take a listen if you would!
Lastly, we should have some new recordings soon. We're off to Surrey again on May 11th to record a track or two, which is exciting.
ALSO, our friends Joyous have finally finished recording their first EP, and it's mint, so take a listen.
I'm out of recommendations, so errr...
Hearts,
Lucy x x
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