Wired 14 Nov 2009 Review
Words by Rose Churchill, Photos by Claire Wathen
The Locarnos
The second instalment of Wired featured Bristol four piece with five instruments; The Locarnos. Looking stylish onstage with a sleek swagger and oozing passion and effort, front-man Josh owns a rare energy that seeps through without him running the stage. Flawless vocals with a dominant alternate sound that secured a gig at Glastonbury, means mind-bothering songs that will stick in your head for days. The Man Who Went Mad pulled in the crowd and exposed some catchy riffs and raging drums. Rufio devoured the essence of wow, and Love Me Like They Do At Home would no doubt hit the mainstream wave. Muse meets The Killers, these guys are making a name for themselves, catch them while you can.
Download & Listen to the The Locarnos’ set:
These Unknown Pleasures / The Man Who Went Mad
Rufio
Chase That Heart
Batgirl
Love Me Like They Do At Home
More from The Locarnos at myspace
Fighting Fiction
Fighting Fiction create an almighty sound for acoustic involvement. They entertain the audience with a fashionable sense of humour and catchy, conversational vocals. Their first song was We Will Not Forget, with contagious riffs that you won’t forget in a hurry! Title track of their new EP A Lesser of Two Evils sounded somewhat old fashioned with a fetching funky-ness. No Room at the Inn is one to reach the charts, a relaxed reggae vibe reminiscent of last month’s headliners Gecko, and the fighting spirit in For Unsung Heroes makes it one of their best. The four Bristolians make a great live team; check them out if you’re in the area.
We Will Not Fight
Makes Me Sick
A Lesser of Two Evils
World To Me
No Room at the Inn
Cameraphones and Choruses
Archillies/ Norman
For Unsung Hereos
Sanctuary
More from Fighting Fiction at myspace
Elmbridge Court
These four really do become one onstage, and sport an unusual singing drummer. With a great mix of screamo and vocals, heavy and soft melodies they have a perfect amount of everything. An interesting eerie intro kick started the six song set and made Gloucestershire proud. Love Song for Katie (song name decided on the night!) could quite easily reel in the radio-play success of bands such as Metro Station. It was a sensational first performance with guitarist Jack; they manage to create angry sound that will only leave you in a good mood. Section 2 appeared popular, and closing with the energy of Voices left the crowd craving.
Download and listen to Elmbridge Court’s set
Intro
Love Song for Katie
We Will Not Fall
Section 1
Section 2
Voices
More from Elmbridge Court at myspace
Atakarma
These guys play the sort of songs that remind you of old school rock n’ roll. Work and Rejection triggered mosh pits, and Test of Time was comparable to songs of music mastermind’s The Arctic Monkeys. Boasting, to their advantage, a remarkable guitarist who was throwing riffs around the room and really getting people pumped. They made the most of their five song set, interacting with the audience and worked well to make for a spiffing show, opening the night to what shaped up to be an un-missable Wired showcase.
Download and listen to Atakarma’s set:
Work & Rejection
Test Of Time
The Watchman’s Song
Dark Turn
Find Yourself
More from Atakarma at myspace
