The Philbys, 93 Feet East, London, October 15th
The Philbys played 93 Feet East on October 15th
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Friday, 17, Oct 2008 02:55
If you're only going to see one new band this year, make it the Philbys, says inthenews.co.uk's Elise Pithouse.
The night began with a promise of a rock and roll indie night at 93 Feet East, Brick Lane. The first three bands left me feeling somewhat uninspired with their lack of originality, mediocre sound and generally loosely-harmonised and out-of-time songs. And then came the Philbys.
With only a few gigs behind them, they managed to excite the audience within seconds of beginning their set. Their initial jitters quickly faded as their sound exploded from the stage. During an interview earlier in the evening, they came across as humble and sincere. Their passion for creating original and meaningful material was confirmed the moment they stepped on stage and exuded confidence and control.
First up was their forthcoming single, Freefalling, released on iTunes on October 27th. Produced by Neil Davidge, who has worked with Massive Attack, this track instantly got the audience excited, whether it was the dedicated fanbase or the new faces in the crowd. After a few songs, it became apparent how tight this band is, even after only a few months of playing on stage as together. Money is sure to be the next single. The different sounds merged together in beautiful harmony, ranging from the moving and almost hypnotic to the lively and impulsive. I like the fact that they're not afraid to pound out their creations with enthusiasm and inspirational energy.
The commotion surrounding the Philbys in recent weeks may have just begun but it's not going to fade away anytime soon; this is not just another new alternative rock band. This is The Philbys.
Check out their MySpace for a preview of the single Freefalling, out October 27th and don't miss one of their gigs:
October 22nd - George Tavern, Shoreditch
October 25th - The Claremont, Surrey
November 6th - Proud Galleries, Camden
November 28th - Soho Revue Bar
December 10th - The Scala, Kings Cross
Elise Pithouse