Sounds of an Eccentric

'Eighteen' is the latest  track from 'the best unsigned band'; The SSS . With high expectations to live up to, this punchy track has definitely preserved their reputation for dynamic indie-rock. A fusion of vigorous drums and gritty guitar opens the song, before being reinforced with a hearty bass line and peppy riffs , cementing a strong dance beat. The track is characterised by the Northern wit of the lyrics, similar in nature to those of fellow native Sheffield lad, Miles Kane. I can envisage phrases like 'She's barely legal' and 'tick tock you're running out of time' printed on the t-shirts of teenage fans. As well as being incredibly catchy, the lyrics are thought-provoking and will resonated with vast audiences. This is evidenced through poignant lines like: 'She picked apart your awful stare, now she's trying to repair your heart, your mind, everything'. ' Eighteen' is without a doubt one of the strongest songs i...

Kicking off Friday night was the bizarre yet brilliant Velvoir. Their front woman; Verity Jasmine Bee; introduced their set as an 'experience'. This was clear from the word go due to her femme fatale attitude and flamboyant feather boa. Her gravelly vocals conveyed immense aggression, heightened by her sexual dance moves, creating this mesmerising utter filth. You were left feeling confused about gender, music, life and everything in between. This effect was heightened by their powerhouse guitar riffs and ebullient bass lines. They're like a Warhol brainchild, but with apparent technical flair to enrich their artistic image. This group could easily become Newcastle's next hot niche band. Following the mind-blowing Velvoir , was Hakweye Roadshow. Despite their very vocal front-man fashioning an awful  tasselled waistcoat and exposing his bare chest (FYI - it wasn't a good look last century either), the group produced a rich bluesy sound. They kept their set fresh ...