Thursday 27 March: Flood of Red, Yashin, Azriel, My Actions Your Exit

Another gig at Liquid Rooms, totally rad venue.
Before I start I think I should say this is the only gig I have EVER been to where I liked all the bands. Gonna definately see every one of these bands again.

My Actions Your Exit

Music wise these guys were great. The only thing that ruined it for me was they talk too much and they talk over each other. Not cool!
A great band to go and see if you want a dance though.

Check them out: Myspace

Azriel

These guys kill, and they're funny. Dig the shouting, exceptionally clear for the most part. The vocalist completely owned the stage. Bravo to him, not something I've seen that much in Scottish bands. Hard-hitting beats which in all honesty couldn't be ignored and I did tap my feet.

Check them out: Myspace

Yashin

My favourite band of the night. I thought these guys owned. They have a perfect balance between singing and shouting. Magical. Vocalist was in the crowd within the first couple of songs - totally rad! Gonna order a CD when funds come in and I suggest everyone else do the same!

Check them out: Myspace

Flood of Red

Dig these guys too. Only one problem - the keyboardist spat on stage. This is an absolute pet hate and something I find incredibly disgusting. Other than that awesome band - have a kind of Saosin feel to them which can only be good! I've never seen a band that move quite so much - it's awesome - totally gets you into the music.

Check them out: Myspace

Wolframio, Villians, Hotel Ahead

The following bands have been recommended to me and I have not seen them live

Wolframio

I quite like these guys. They are from Spain and have quite a nice sound to them. From the lack of activity on their myspace I'm assuming they're quite a young band but I could be wrong. Screaming vocals are quite good. Some more definition in the words would be quite good. Singing vocals are a bit flat and the singer needs to improve on this. On the whole though these guys are pretty good and hopefully there will be more stuff for me to check out soon

Check them out: Myspace

The following bands were recommended by a fellow music blogger
Cheers EmilyONION
Check her out and see if our opinions differ.

Villians

Despite what the name says this is a one man band. This guy is quite interesting. The use on banjos is a great idea but I find his voice quite whiney in fact. Some of his songs seem to lack pitch and I don't find anything catchy about him. Instrument wise this guy is brilliant. There's a wide range and there is no restriction into category which is ace to hear.

Check them out: Myspace

Hotel Ahead

In all honesty after listening to Days In The Sun from these guys I was all ready to give up on them. It's not a real indication of the talent of these guys. Wait til you get to Figure Me Out and you will be pleasantly surprised. This tune is catchy and the vocals are so easy to hear. The singer has such a soft easy-listening voice. Then I dig the opening of Friday Nights. It's a top tune and if it is ever available on download it will be on my music list. I can't wait for more tracks from these guys. I'm hoping they will develop an even more mature sound.

Check them out: Myspace

Up and coming gigs

27th March - Azriel, Yashin, Flood of Red, My Actions Your Exit
12th April - Ainslie Henderson
12th June - A Day To Remember, The Devil Wears Prada, Alesana

Saturday 15 March: Little Kicks, Chutes, The One Day Speakers

So this is my first gig review
Firstly I have to say I didn't stay for the Little Kicks because I wasn't feeling well.

The One Day Speakers

I can honestly say that these guys were nothing more than interesting. If I could have heard what the singer was saying half the time it might have improved. Everything sounded very samey and rather bland. There was no conviction in the singers.
There are many things I hate about bands
1. disorganisation - a feature of this band
2. drinking on stage - I hate this, I'm paying to see you play not to get smashed - another feature of this band
3. arrogance on stage - the bassist oozed this and it is not attractive at all!
4. hiding behind your instrument - I think that every member of this band is guilty of that

Check them out: www.myspace.com/theonedayspeakers

Chutes
I loved this band. I loved the movement of the singer. I am digging the whole awkward thing that's about just now. I loved the emotion of the singer. I felt like he meant every word he sang. The whole feel of the band was incredible. A very mature sound which I am loving. I am definately gonna see these guys again.


Check them out: www.myspace.com/chutesmusic

The beginning of my blog

I decided to start this blog cause I don't know of anyone who reviews gigs and albums and stuff that I am interested in.
I'm not going to be all correct on here I am just going to say what I think.
Feel free to disagree with me but please don't insult me.
I have a right to an opinion as do you.
I have really strong tastes in music and am open to all kinds of music.
Obviously I have prefered genres but these in no way influence my opinion on other genres.
If I don't like a band I will just say so.
If I think they have good qualities and can improve I will say so.
If I think they rock I will say so.
If you want me to check out your band leave a comment or drop me an email or visit my myspace: www.myspace.com/_fallenangel_
This blog will be pretty haphazard because I don't get much of a chance to gig but I am hoping that this blog will force me to go to more.