LIVE: PINS – The Garage, London 08.11.17

“Iggy Pop couldn’t make it tonight, so you’ll have to make do with me instead” joked PINS‘ bassist Anna at the band’s headline London show last night. She was introducing ‘Aggrophobe’, the collaborative track which catapulted PINS in to public consciousness earlier this year. Needless to say, she aced Iggy’s spoken word parts and along with band-mates Faith, Lois, Sophie & Kyoko, proved that PINS are a band with sparkling talent.

Fresh off the back of supporting The Breeders on their European tour, PINS were glammed up and ready to give the crowds plenty of their thunderous post-punk sounds. Opening their set with the hypnotising ‘Trouble’, the crowd were swaying in time to the snaking bass lines and devious guitar ruffs, before they were treated to several new tracks that full of stomping percussion and plenty of PINS’ trademark commanding lyrics. 2012 single ‘LUVU4LYF’ sounded as sharp and vital as their new offerings, as did iconic Wild Nights track ‘Young Girls’ which the band closed their set with.

The glorious ‘Bad Thing’ – the title track of their most recent EP – bled perfectly into latest single ‘Serve The Rich’, which is laced with rallying cries and bold bass lines. Vocalist Faith delivered her lyrics with effortless confidence and charisma and became the human catalyst for dancing when she moved from stage to barrier to interact with fans. ‘Girls Like Us’ gave her the perfect opportunity to do this and members of support band Madonnatron didn’t hesitate to scale the barriers and join her for a dance on stage.

PINS’ gigs are always polished, fist-pumpingly good affairs that prove these Manchester post-punks are the coolest girls in town, with a sound that’s equal parts fierce and fun. Make sure you get involved next time.

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Photo Credit: Andrew Benge

Kate Crudgington
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Track Of The Day: Anteros – ‘Bonnie’

A staple of their live set from their very first shows, ‘Bonnie’ has proven to be an instant crowd-pleaser among Anteros’ loyal following. The track is a call to arms for women and girls, asking them to stop competing against each other and unite in the face of adversity and intense media scrutiny.

“We wrote ‘Bonnie’ about the pressures of being a girl in a world of people who never seem to be happy with what they have,” explains Anteros’ frontwoman Laura Hayden. “It’s time to break away from that, to love and accept ourselves. To stop comparing ourselves to each other and work together. ‘Bonnie’ is our tribute to girls.” Produced by Charlie Andrew (Alt-J, Marika Hackman, Bloc Party), the band’s new track is a polished, defiant effort to unite the girls that Laura speaks about.

Listen to the track below.

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Kate Crudgington
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Track Of The Day: Sunflower Bean – ‘I Was A Fool’

I first fell in love with Sunflower Bean on seeing them play at Green Man Festival this year; the New York trio simply blew me away with their vibrant energy, infectious offerings and seductive sense of cool. Now, having just signed to Lucky Number (UK/EU) and Mom & Pop (ROW), they have shared their first single since the release of last year’s critically acclaimed debut.

‘I Was A Fool’ oozes dreamy vibes alongside jangly hooks and a honey sweet, twinkling charm. Reminiscent of favourites like Camera Obscura and Best Coast, it’s filled with the luscious interplay of Julia Cumming and Nick Kivlen’s vocals, resulting in a swooning slice of sunny surf-pop that your ears will fall in love with at first listen. Of the track, Kivlen explains:

“(it’s) one of those songs that seemingly crept up from nowhere and into our practice space. It was a special moment between the three of us, Julia and I both improvised the lyrics… It feels like far longer, but it’s been nearly 2 years since we’ve put new music into the world. I think this song is a good example of how we’ve grown as a band, while still staying true to the band that first played together back in high school.”

Listen to ‘I Was A Fool’ here:

‘I Was A Fool’ is out now digitally, and available on limited edition 7″ from Rough Trade on 8th December. Catch Sunflower Bean supporting Wolf Alice this month (I can’t wait for Ally Pally!):

8th – Bristol, 02 Bristol
9th – Manchester, 02 Apollo
11th – Glasgow, Barrowlands
12th – Glasgow, Barrowlands
13th – Newcastle, 02 Academy
15th – Nottingham, Rock City
16th – Birmingham, 02 Academy
17th – Norwich, UEA
18th – Leeds, 01 Academy
20th – Brighton, Dome
21st – Southampton,  Guildhall
24th – London, Alexandra Palace
27th – Belfast, Ulster Hall
28th – Dublin, Olympia

 

Mari Lane
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Track Of The Day: Indian Queens – ‘I Get No Rest’

If you’re looking for the soundtrack to a “late dark night in London”, then Hackney trio Indian Queens‘ latest single ‘I Get No Rest’ is the perfect choice. Written during the midst of a massive political shift (Brexit, the general election) and in the wake of the tragic Grenfell Tower fire, it’s the band’s response to the inescapable feeling that – as vocalist & guitarist Jennifer O’Neill put its – “rich ‘important’ people were taking the piss out most of our lives.”

You’ll be hooked on Jennifer’s clear, strong vocals which dominate the track and chanting the standout lyric “Free, as long as you obey” in unison with her. The song’s steady percussion and moody bass lines create a seductively jaded atmosphere, proving Indian Queens have the potential to produce original, ominous and meaningful sounds.

The band will be playing a headline show at St Pancras Old Church on November 29th (event details here) so make sure you grab a ticket and head down to see them live.

Listen to ‘I Get No Rest’ below, and follow Indian Queens on Facebook for more updates.

 

‘I Get No Rest’ (released via Cool Thing Records) is available to stream & download now.

Kate Crudgington
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