In times of hardship and squalor, as the impending hand of economic judgement is thrust upon us, a need to be entertained is primary. As my bank balance slowly diminishes to a mere pin-prick spec I find myself listening to music more, searching for bands more and ultimately scavenging for some refuge of audio satisfaction. I See Sparks have managed to quash this cloud of boredom and actually shine some light on these dark times.
Their post-rock breakdown-squeeze is admirably aided by a front man whose enthusiasm is as infectious as swine flu. Crashing across stages with an aggy finesse as finger-fast fret action glides intensely back and forth like an At The Drive in meets Biffy riot. Take Note. I See Sparks - Big.
I See Sparks - Lovers
And because I’ve been a little slack at this over the weekend there are two more downloads up for grabs. The first comes from The Crookes. A swooning swing-pop folky croon from four angelic looking Sheffield students, ‘Backstreet Lovers’ is an underground beat-tapping gem.
The Crookes - Backstreet Lovers
And finally, one more quickie from New Street Adventure. ‘Class Of Our Own’ depicts singer Nick Corbin’s time in Birmingham, his run ins with over-privileged flip-flop wearing toffs and a love for his home town friends.
New Street Adventure - Class Of Our Own
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