Spiral Scratch - Thu 12 Apr

Spiral Scratch, 12th April 2007 – Cats on fire, Pocketbooks, A Smile and a Ribbon

what an ace night! Definitely one of the most fun gigs i've been to in ages, with all three bands being on top form, a lovely atmosphere in the venue and everyone having a great time.

Pocketbooks were stripped back to a three piece, and yet sounded more full and tighter than i've seen them before - everyone relaxed on stage and really enjoying themselves. They're new single on Atomic Beat Records was on sale at the gig and also sounds great - nice to hear the songs 'Cross the Line' and 'Every good time we ever had' recorded properly.

A Smile and a Ribbon were the perfect shambolic fun indiepop outfit, all smiles and funny awkwardness, and utterly charming for it. Unfortunately (for us) they didn't have any records on sale!

Cats on fire, the headline act were just incredible, sounding much more fierce and loud than on record, an absolutely incredibly energetic and engaging performance! The lead singer, Mattias Björkas, is such a good front man, all good looks and style, chiseled cheek bones, twitchy dancing and twee campness!

Spiral Scratch are totally on form and definitely seem to be putting on the most interesting and fun gigs in London at the moment!