Sofar Sounds

My first impression of Home by Hovercraft was Seth’s voice. It’s remarkable. It belongs on a stage, which is why we were so lucky to be able to experience it in a living room. (And apparently it does get time on stage, as the Magills wrote a musical about Marie Antoinette that played last year and will be playing again here in Dallas soon.
It’s not just the voice itself though that struck me. It’s the way Seth sang, with his entire body coordinating to produce the note emanating from his mouth. These were not distracting convulsions, but rather subtle, flowing contractions of muscle, with eyes mostly closed, as if Seth himself were an instrument being played by a giant, invisible fifth band member.
Before Home by Hovercraft departed, they were joined by the next band, for a couple of songs. Once it was time for Michael and Steward to have center stage all to themselves, I was immediately struck by Michael’s disposition.

My first impression of Home by Hovercraft was Seth’s voice. It’s remarkable. It belongs on a stage, which is why we were so lucky to be able to experience it in a living room. (And apparently it does get time on stage, as the Magills wrote a musical about Marie Antoinette that played last year and will be playing again here in Dallas soon.

It’s not just the voice itself though that struck me. It’s the way Seth sang, with his entire body coordinating to produce the note emanating from his mouth. These were not distracting convulsions, but rather subtle, flowing contractions of muscle, with eyes mostly closed, as if Seth himself were an instrument being played by a giant, invisible fifth band member.

Before Home by Hovercraft departed, they were joined by the next band, for a couple of songs. Once it was time for Michael and Steward to have center stage all to themselves, I was immediately struck by Michael’s disposition.

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Bastiile - Rhythm Of The Night [Corona/Snap! cover] ; London 2012

Source: SoundCloud / Sofar Sounds

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The whole movement is absolutely brilliant and long overdue!

— Chris, Columbus Crusoe, London Sept 2011

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Source: SoundCloud / Sofar Sounds

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Her sound consisted of a traditional guitar rhythm and a loop pedal. During her second song ‘Bedpost’, the lyrics had the audience giggling, and it was evident that Amy became more relaxed in the intimacy of the Sofar experience.
She covered M.I.A’s ‘Paper Planes’ and this is where I Am Amity really stood out - she took a good song and gave it soul and class, something you could really groove to. As I looked around the room people were doing just that, it was a wonderful sight to see and the perfect start to the evening.
After the preceding break the second band came to the stage, Laish. Hailing from Hove, this local 5 piece created a great folk sound. It felt as if it were summer again, and Laish were the wonderful soundtrack to a walk on the surrounding South Downs.
Laish. Hailing from Hove, this local 5 piece created a great folk sound. It felt as if it were summer again, and Laish were the wonderful.
‘We Speak The Mantra’ described jokingly by frontman Dan Green as a song of “boys versus girls” in which the other members of the band Emma Gatrill.

After the preceding break the second band came to the stage.

Their set was completed with the harmonious song

Her sound consisted of a traditional guitar rhythm and a loop pedal. During her second song ‘Bedpost’, the lyrics had the audience giggling, and it was evident that Amy became more relaxed in the intimacy of the Sofar experience.

She covered M.I.A’s ‘Paper Planes’ and this is where I Am Amity really stood out - she took a good song and gave it soul and class, something you could really groove to. As I looked around the room people were doing just that, it was a wonderful sight to see and the perfect start to the evening.

After the preceding break the second band came to the stage, Laish. Hailing from Hove, this local 5 piece created a great folk sound. It felt as if it were summer again, and Laish were the wonderful soundtrack to a walk on the surrounding South Downs.

Laish. Hailing from Hove, this local 5 piece created a great folk sound. It felt as if it were summer again, and Laish were the wonderful.

‘We Speak The Mantra’ described jokingly by frontman Dan Green as a song of “boys versus girls” in which the other members of the band
Emma Gatrill.

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