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Jaws with Clubs, Surf, Feedback Voice, Murmur<\/h1>\n

O2 Academy Leicester
\n23 January 2013<\/p>\n

By Steve Kilmister<\/p>\n

Arriving at the darkened Leicester Academy Scholar Bar just after 7pm, the room was already filling. Noting the pale blue lighting and single center spotlight I could only hope that the evenings musical offerings would be brighter than the setting.<\/p>\n

\"Murmur<\/a>
Murmur
Photo Steve Kilmister<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Kicking things off were Murmur<\/strong>, a fresh-faced, four piece Indie rock band from Leicester. With a vocal and musical style similar to their self-admitted influences The Arctic Monkeys and with a cover of \u2018R U Mine?<\/em>\u2019 it was very difficult not to draw comparisons between them and the arena-filling band from Sheffield. While Murmur aren\u2019t ready for arenas, they did offer up a set that despite some minor miscues and sound issues gave promise of a bright future.<\/p>\n

Murmur on Facebook.<\/a><\/p>\n

\"FeedbackVoice<\/a>
FeedbackVoice
Phopto Steve Kilmister<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Feedback Voice<\/strong> were on next and, \u00a0by the time they made a start, \u00a0the growing crowd filled the floor in front of the Scholar Bar stage. An instrumental intro gave way to the band’s first offering \u2018Novelette<\/em>\u2019, the audience appearing to appreciate their laid-back yet surprisingly technical sound. The four piece from Hinckley offered up plenty of original material, including older tracks such as \u2018CATz<\/em>\u2019, the crowd pleasing \u2018Cash Couplets<\/em>\u2019 and a yet untitled track debuted with lyrics for the first time. Fending off an annoying buzz that somehow managed to make its way into the mix and fighting with an unruly mic stand didn\u2019t get in the way of FBV delivering a solid set.<\/p>\n

Feedback Voice on Facebook<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"Surf<\/a>
Surf Photo
Steve Kilmister<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Surf is the new project from former members of Hallowed People, \u00a0Olly Cassidy and Hayden Desai, and from the response of the audience tonight I would say their fan-base is happy with the new direction and lineup. Their mellow, sunny vibe and chilled bass lines were very well received, prompting plenty of movement from the still growing crowd. Their overall sound carried any misgivings from the slightly limited lyrical content of some of their set list.<\/p>\n

Surf on Facebook<\/a><\/p>\n

Playing a sold out show at the Cookie just prior to Christmas and making the cover of the January edition of free Leicester music magazine the Monograph you could say things are looking bright for Clubs\u00a0<\/strong>and, \u00a0based on their performance, \u00a0I can see why. All five of the lads from Leicester sounded spot on, tight drumming and grooving bass lines paved the way for some great guitar work and excellent vocals all adding to a sound that really seemed to fill the venue. Although the crowd was a little reluctant to take up lead singer CJ Pandit\u2019s invitation to clap along, the set was well received, the highlight being their new track \u2018Bleed<\/em>\u2019.<\/p>\n

Clubs on Facebook<\/a><\/p>\n

After a lengthy full-stage rebuild the evening\u2019s headliners Jaws<\/strong> arrived to a crowd reaction that can only described as an eruption, with girls and guys alike cramming to the front and appearing to know what was likely to ensue.<\/p>\n

\"Jaws<\/a>
Jaws
Photo Steve Kilmister<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

 <\/p>\n

Jaws\u2019 bright, almost glittery pop sound is set with a harder edge, and feels fresh while also being laced with a 90s retro air. The set tonight included the likes of \u2018Toucan Surf<\/em>\u2019, \u2018Stay In<\/em>\u2019, \u2018Breeze\u2019 and crowd favorite \u2018Gold<\/em>\u2019, from the outset all were received like anthems. The whole set was well delivered, regardless of a few minor technical hitches that tried to get in the way, although it appeared that the partisan crowd were oblivious to such things.<\/p>\n

\"Jaws<\/a>
Jaws
Photo Steve Kilmister<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

There is no denying the attention that Jaws appear to be attracting, and based on their performance at the Leicester Academy, I would say it\u2019s well deserved if for nothing more than their ability to incite a crowd sing-along and produce the most melodic, dancy pit you\u2019ll likely ever see.<\/p>\n

Jaws on Facebook<\/a><\/p>\n

Steve Kilmister photography<\/a><\/p>\n

See also:<\/h4>\n

January music diary<\/a><\/p>\n

Band of the month<\/a><\/p>\n

Festivals in 2013<\/a> | Festivals coming up in 2014<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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