Rough Trade 40th

As part of their 40th anniversary celebrations, Rough Trade have hosted a few evening gigs. Tonight’s was at Rough Trade East featuring a number of upcoming acts. 

First up, were Boys Forever. A neat Little rock and roll band. Pleasant, without being earth shattering. But a nice way to kickoff the evening

BOYS FOREVER

BOYS FOREVER

I’ve been hearing good things about Goat Girl. Still teenagers and recently signed to Rough Trade, family were in the audience to listen to a bloody good set of cutting grungie indie. Definitely one to watch.

Goat Girl

Goat Girl

Goat Girl

Goat Girl

Goat Girl

Closing the evening were the glammed up HMLTD. (Originally called Happy Meal LTD). Clearly inspired by Bowie but with a slightly Jokerish mannerism. The lead singer jumps and climbs around the stage to an adoring crowd. Even though I wasn’t sure I liked their material. These guys put on a really good show and I’ll definetly catch them again. But I might stand st the back. I think with the right crowd. It will be mayhem at th front. 

HMLTD

HMLTD

HMLTD

HMLTD

HMLTD

HMLTD

HMLTD

HMLTD

HMLTD

HMLTD

HMLTD

HMLTD

HMLTD

HMLTD