Dead City Radio + Finniston

Acoustic

Price: £4

Time: 7PM

Dead City Radio love weird pop music. So much so that we"ve been making our own since January, 2004. When Leigh and Neil started the band, they decided on a pop aesthetic, something with hooks, melodies and multiple vocals. And so we go, making eclectic pop music, which has been described in various inventive ways; “chirpy americana fuzz-pop” being our favourite to date.

To stare longingly out of a window dreaming of better things is a trait that befalls many artists; Finniston are no different. Originally a Brother/Sister duo (Steven & Jolene) melding together their disparate influences through summers whiled away in Shetland, they have now been ably joined by Andrew (Double Bass) and Jamie (Drums) to bolster their direction and sound. Steven’s love for the Seattle sound of the early 90’s has been diffused through Jolene’s more traditional influences and this has created a truly interesting and sublime take on modern guitar pop sound. Think of Ben Kweller sneaking into the rehearsal room with the Bad Seeds and reorganising the days practice schedule, whilst a young Peter Buck and Mike Mills nod in appreciation in the control room. There is an open honesty to the song writing that anyone would struggle to dislike.

Finniston eschew any notion of the cynical modern musical landscape through their heartfelt belief. In a legacy-sapped industry this band deserves its time to create one.

http://deadcityradio.com/
http://www.myspace.com/finniston