Live Review: The Xcerts, You Animals and Brontide - Rescue Rooms, Nottingham - 13/4/11
Posted on AlterThePress.com in April 2011.
After a slight confusion as to where the gig was; despite being advertised as being in the Rescue Rooms the show actually take place in the “Red Room” above the former venue. An intimate area where no more than 50 people are here. Nevertheless walking in three quarters way through Brontide’s set, the instrumental trio quickly draw you in with their creative, layered math rock that sees guitarist Tim Hancock and bassist Nathan Fairweather technically tap and stir up an inspiring display, whilst Will Bowerman pounds away in the background. Whilst at times the trio sound complicated, you can’t help but be impressed by the sound they make.
Next up was Derby’s You Animals who left a good impression with their brand of loose indie-pop. Frontman Ryan Needham lives up to his role well; randomly walking through the crowd, taking one members glasses and Brontide’s Tim Hancock vest. Musically the six-piece are tight and fun with ‘What A Shame, Lorraine’; with its bright keys backing the bands feel good indie sound and ‘What You Want/What You Need’ keeps up the momentum. On the whole You Animals delightfully leave their mark.
(Source: alterthepress.com)
