Last night was simply quite spectacular.
The first support act, Two Jackals were much better than I personally anticipated. I thought of them as a younger, fresh version of Joy Division and anyway that knows me well enough will clarify that I love Joy Division more than life. For a group of sixteen year olds, their music was original and in a strange sort of way, uplifting. In comparison to other young bands, they're definitely in my top three and I would definitely recommend giving 'Here or Now' a listen. The drummer, I did have a cigarette with him but sadly I've forgotten his name, is rad and his drumming ability is fab. In fact, all the members of Two Jackals are exceptionally talented and I would highly rate them if you're young and want something a little grunge, post rock and trippy.
I don't know what Martin Creed were attempting to achieve but it did lead to me cracking out some of the embarrassing dad dancing. The music itself reminds me of my Dad's best friends band "Brother's of Mothershovel" (hark at the name) who pretend (yes, pretend) to be sponsored by Lidl. The lyrics were erm, snappy and songs mainly consisted of repeated chanting such as the song '1-100' which pretty much did count up to 100.
SLOW CLUB, oh really, what can I say other than that they were pure perfection?! Charles and Rebecca's voices work better together than any other band's I've ever seen. A lot of the songs on the setlist were from Paradise with a few from their new EP. I positively teared up at "Not mine 2 luv" and IT WAS SO BEAUTIFUL. "The Dog" got everyone moving, and Steve the little guitarist and saxophone player genuinely made my night. He reminded me of a pop up mole as he just had that envious natural ability to disappear and reappear spontaneously. On a slightly more shallow note, I'd just like to mention that I have the same creepers as Rebecca and as for Charles' beard, I can only wish.
After successfully stealing all possible set lists, I managed to get to meet Charles and Rebecca who were genuinely such lovely, down-to-earth people. I fangirled and got a photo and even with my three inch brogues on, I still remain ridiculously petite.
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