We may well all be well into the Christmas mood, as we all try to get home by shovelling snow, but I can think of no better way to start off the winter shenanigans than with a party/showcase from Young & Lost Club and Hit Club. Counter Culture was the venue, and you could be nothing if not impressed by the quality of talent playing that night (all photos by Anna Bo).
When I strode in (relatively early for once), the folkish delights of Hot Feet were playing in the first room. A lovely way to relax into the evening that got everyone cheery and foot tapping. It’s a bluesy folk sound, and played with quite the groove, and some fascinating rhythms on the drums (yes I’m a drummer so pay more attention to the man at the back than most).
Fixers (who seem always to be mentioned as the UK answer to Animal Collective) were another band that I had heard so much about, but still hadn’t seen – and they were worth the wait. The layering is beautiful, as each song is slowly built – but their next single Iron Deer Dream (released on Young & Lost the day after my birthday next year *hint*) was far and away the highlight of the set.
Entrepreneurs may just be Adam Crisp backed by his signature blend of beeps, beats and squeaks, but the tunes speak for themselves live just as they do on record. Crisp’s dishevelled, trampish appearance alone on stage hides the electronic talent that you just need to hear.
Celine – Al Cool & The Stranger Wines (Entrepreneurs Cocktail Mix)
ExLovers were fantastic as always with the harmonies and showing off a little of their darker twee side. They’ve come a long way in the last few years, and a band that always come to mind when I think of Young & Lost.
