Florence and the Machine

Wow, this lady is decent looking, belts out original punk rock, and has a very unique edge to her music. Might not be everyone's favourite sound but certainly worth a look. She has a hell of a lot going for her and odds on shes going to go massive. I hate to say this after that "doos" coined the phrase, but she's got the X-factor.

Anyway she's got quite the gigtastic UK lineup with three shows at the Shepherds Bush Empire, 27, 28 and 29 September, £15 a ticket. I reckon for that price she's definitely worth it.

This Is My Last Resort (Papa Roach)

I've been listening to Papa Roach for a number of years now. Specifically the song, "Last Resort" which was my introduction to this hard rock band. They certainly are close to my heavy threshold, but their intense energy and solid guitar riffs make them a satisfactory listen. And their song openings are insane!

The new album "Metamorphosis" grows on you as you listen to it, but with the exception of "I almost told you that I loved you" it lacks a certain dynamism. The lyrics almost fade away rather than being indelibly etched on your mind like "Last Resort".

"Suffocation! No Breathing! Don't give a F.ck if I cut myself bleeding" Thats a really difficult line to forget.

Anyway they're playing Brixton Academy on October 10. So if you're in the mood to throw down 17 quid 50 (quite good value IMHO) and enjoy a night of hard rock Do It!

Franz Ferdinand

Take me Out to see Franz Ferdinand... Brixton Academy

A bit too poppy for some, but he certainly does have a few catchy tunes. I find them catchy, but for the most part dry and uninspiring. So I don't think I'm going to shell out my hard earned poundarani for this one but "No You Girls" and "Ulysses" as individual singles definitely have a certain uniqueness & head back towards their Indie Roots.

Being the predecessor to bands in the same genre such as Kaiser Chiefs, Arcade Fire and the Arctic Monkeys they have unfortunately lost a lot of ground. One of the biggest disappointments is that the songs all seem like more of the same. You can almost sing, "Take You Out" over all the instrumental sequences. Try it I dare you!

All in all its pleasant listening, with a funk beat that makes you want to dance, but really thats not what we look for in Indie bands is it now!

Tickets are still available on ticketmaster 23rd & 24th October 2009, well priced at £21.50.

Where is my mind

Pixies - Where Is My Mind (Live)
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The Pixies stir up memories of school socials and massive varsity benders. Their tunes are for the most part timeless and have remained in my mind for years. (sorry) So although the Pixies might not be everyone's bag, they are my Christian Louboutin! I will certainly be going to this gig and I recommend that you follow suit.

The band itself split up years ago and then rejoined in late 2003. I haven't been following them in the last couple of years but I've heard that they are still a great act.

Tickets are unfortunately sold out but I guess you can seatwave them or look up a gumtree.

Probably looking at about £50 for the real article on gumtree, or £55 on one of the other sites

Frank Black has and always will rock, and the Brixton Academy is perfect for this type of vibe...

The Shotguns - Launch Party

This South African band has recently recorded an album in Abbey Road Studios. Yes that is right, the same Abbey Road which hosted the Beatles, Pink Floyd, Green Day, Iron Maiden, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, & of course the legendary Cliff Richard...

Got to be a good sign for this up and coming edgy Indy alternative band. They have a really different & original sound, but one that I really enjoy. They approach difficult topics in their lyrics, something that you've got to admire. (Breaking Bongweni & Anti Apartheid, to name just 2) You can check them out on http://www.myspace.com/theshotgunsband
Or just make it to the Half-moon in Putney on the 14th of August 2009, and to sweeten the deal its a launch party for their new LP recorded at, yes you guessed it, Abbey Road.

By the by the Half-moon itself has played host to some serious talent including The Rolling Stones, U2, Kasabian, & Van Morrison!

TWO GALLANTS

Despite What You've Been Told


Yeah I know this band have disappeared off the face of the planet, and I certainly don't know of them making a trip to London anytime soon, but this sound is freaky cool. The lyrics are amazing!

"To you all things come by suprise. I should set the steel trap of your thighs and dive right in!"

So officially I don't know of them making another trip to London, but this is a cool song, so there we go...

http://technorati.com/posts/OVEuKtl0gX3S3sqwyy0JOOgLWhFVk8YR0R5hPGrb0hY%3D

Youtube them!!

Imogen Heap

Well this is what I would call late notice... She's playing a free preview gig tonight... 4th August 2009

The event takes place in a room called 'The Glade' at Sketch, 9 Conduit Street (off Regent St), London, W1S 2XG.

But the good news is that you can download a song from her new album for the very high price of one tweet...

Tweet away

By the way the new album is out 24 August 2009!

http://twitter.imogenheap.com/

http://immi.fm/PcX #imogenheap