Great of the Pier
Synthesisers, guitar licks and electro beats are what this inspired and palm-sweatingly original band are about. Having listened to their sound, one might not have guessed they are from the…
The Walkmen need to start taking bigger strides
Through every fault of my own, several years have lapsed since I was first acquainted with The Walkmen. The story of how I came to discover New York’s best kept…
Not from round here: I’m From Barcelona
I’m From Barcelona @ Concorde2, 26 November The Scandinavians have a reputation for being the most depressive people of Europe; an unfair stereotype based on the 28 members of Swedish…
Mosshart and Hince kill the mood
The Kills @ Concorde 2, 21st November If I’m completely honest, I wasn’t expecting a lot from The Kills. Critically acclaimed they may be, but when it comes down to…
Das Pop: does exactly what it says on the tin
The three part Belgian, one part New Zealander band which stormed on stage last night were definitely what the crowd of people surrounding the stage was calling for a taste…
Introducing… Bear Hands
Hailing from Brooklyn, New York, Bear Hands play a dark, melodic brand of indie with a hint of punk-rock. The band combine spiky, angular rhythm guitar and sparse, mechanical drums…
The Holloways: Relentlessly average at Concorde2
Judging a book by its cover, or more specifically a tour by its name, I am anticipating that the ‘Relentless No Half Measures Tour’ will be a night of exciting,…
Does it offend me? Definitely not!
The teaming up of two bands that make dance music using angular guitars, screaming electro sounds and the occasional shouted chorus would lead most to believe this to be a…
Introducing… South Central
The Badger was fortunate enough to catch South Central at Concorde2 last Monday just before they went on stage to support Does It Offend You, Yeah?. Nick Blumsom pitched some…