We all know that Britpop is set to make an almighty comeback in 2012, with the obvious reunion of The Stone Roses, as well as the Pulp comeback successive to last year’s festival season, announced to play at this years Coachella Festival, although in America. There are also albums from Blur and Dodgy in the pipeline.
But, believe it or not, Britpop is not just a nostalgic trip, reliving the wrath of huge bands of the 1990’s, there is, in fact, a flourishing new breed of Britpop successors including SULK, standing out as a strong contender for Britain’s best new band. Taking to the stage facing a reasonable sized crowd for the previously infamous Rastafarian pub, now one of Dalston’s most promising live music venues.
Bursting straight into their latest single – “Back In Bloom,” displaying a stadium sized drum beat under a piercing lead guitar line, accentuating front-man Jon Suttcliffe’s wispy vocals. Leading the band through a short set of euphoric pop tracks possessing sun-drenched choruses and whirring guitars, dampened by a tide of reverb providing undertones of shimmery shoegaze. Additionally incorporating tracks recorded under their old name and line-up, such as lead guitar led: “Sleeping Beauty” and “Flowers.” Ending with their forthcoming single – “End Time”, sadly lacking rhythm guitarist’s Andrew Needle’s rip speed strumming pattern finale.
Albeit, one of SULK’s best performances to date, seeing the bands last gig for the time being, preceding an upcoming tour announcement set appear on the band’s website in the very near future.
Jonathan Hatchman.
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