The city all-dayer is host to an array of talent running through a variety of wonderful venues including St. John the Evangelist, the Truck Store and the impressive O2 Academy. The whole day is at an accessible price of £25 and with such a remarkable line-up (depicted below), it is an event that should cement itself on your calendar. The day plays host to many internationally recognised bands as well as local circuit outfits, including the cinematic indie rockers Local Natives; neo-psychedelic rockers Temples; blissfully breezy guitar pop from Wolf Alice; and London Grammar’s captivating balletic balladry. Others include Drenge, Charlie Boyer & The Voyeurs and Port Isla.
With many hard choices to be made on the day, here’s my pick of the five (maybe lesser-known) bands that should not be missed.
1. Troumaca
Named after a West Indian village on the island of St. Vincent, Birmingham based Troumaca mix both the best bits of the UK bass culture and great songwriting with the gospel musical space melting pot of the Caribbean. With an instantly loveable sound advertising soulful harmonies, tropical swing and technical cleanliness; this band are sure to make a big mark on the market. With an outstanding live show and a massive recently released debut album (‘The Grace’), this is one set I cannot wait to see.
2. Dancing Years
Leeds based five-piece Dancing Years deal less in upbeat and grooviness, more in soaring orchestral beauty drafting passion and sentiment. Their debut single ‘Here’s To My Old Friends’ is a perfect example of the gently building idea that grows into a raucous reality. Described as “stirring, melancholic campfire sing-alongs” by Q Magazine, this young band are one to tug at your heartstrings and induce even the most obscure to sing along.
3. Ruen Brothers
Think Roy Orbison vocals, Walker Brothers turtlenecks with a dramatic 60s wall of sound. All this amalgamates to give the Ruen Brothers (just as the name is an amalgamation of the Stansall brother’s names Rupert and Henry). Debut song ‘Aces’ is a tremendous display of twanging guitars and savage harmonica; with ‘Blood Runs Wild’ reaching Zane Lowe track of the week status. Signing to major label Universal-Island, they’ll soon be known so make sure you check them out before they get big.
4. Waxhatchee
2013 has already been a whirlwind for Katie Crutchfield. After the release of album number two under the signature Waxahatchee last month, she was met with immediate critical acclaim from Pitchfork and NPR. Katie is a natural writer, specialising in confessional pop and has a cultish following after creating many bands (most famous – P.S. Eliot) that signify the underground movement. Going alone under Waxahatchee brings lo-fi acoustic guitar-pop made for the UK market – this will be one hell of a performance.
5. Chlöe Howl
Filled with youthful enthusiasm and with a genuine sparkle in her eye, Chlöe Howl exudes Kate Nash levels of attitude attached with Calvin Harris’ creation and skill, a combination that simply cannot fail to provide a thrilling show. Drenched with personality, punchy, sweary lyrics and funky rhythms that are impossible to ignore, I guess she is going to go very far in the future, do not miss her appearance at Gathering.
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Written by Richard Maver
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