Up-&-Coming// Life In Film.

It is difficult to understand how, after a fantastic debut single and some notable support slots under their belts, London four-piece Life in Film still remain unsigned, hailing from the East End’s darkest Hackney, with front man Samuel Fry sounding like a love child between Anthony Caleb Followill and Orlando Weeks, adopting a wistful vocal style with a slightly uncomfortable tremor, backed up by jangly guitars, plodding bass-lines and at their best; heart racing drum beats.

For instance debut single “Sorry” with it’s shuddering guitars on top of a dark, melancholic undertone. Baring a great similarity to early Kings of Leon tracks. As does “Get Closer” with exciting guitar fills, demonstrating an American roots and blues influence, boasting a fantastic sing along chorus; making a perfect soundtrack to the approaching summer festivals. Though aside from the American influence, their sound fits in with the typical arty, indie sound of so many current London based bands such as The Maccabees and Bombay Bicycle Club, though taking a much more vocal stance, as opposed to Bombay Bicycle Club’s instrumental heavy sound, presented through their debut album.

Thus, Life In Film are a great band with no where near as much recognition as they really deserve, but what with the rapidly approaching summer and festival season, plus a coming headline show at The Lexington, who knows what is set to unfold, hopefully big things and a record deal or self-produced album to unite their catalogue of such brilliant songs.

Listen to: "Get Closer," "Sorry," "Carla."
For Fans of: Kings of Leon, The Maccabees, Bombay Bicycle Club.

Jonathan Hatchman.