Now then Kids.

A few bits and bobs, first a little heads up of a great show I went to/worked t'other night, a girl pop extravaganza that was Chirlift with support from Rose Elinor Dougall. Currently featured on the iPod Nano adverts and consequently receiving beaucoup d'airplay, Chairlift are from the New York electro indie school but have luckily set themselves apart from MGMT, despite the easy/wrong links that people insist on mentioning. Chairlift write much darker, solid and determined songs that warm your toes and permeate your mind, most notably on that iPod song, Bruises. It's cute call and response between lead singer Caroline and keys player Aaron highlight the simplicity of Chairlifts songwriting in the best possible way, the wonderfully delicate chorus is one you won't forget in a hurry.
Meanwhile, Rose ELinor Dougall, formerly of The Pipettes lit up the stage earlier with an breathtaking voice and stellar songs to boot. Sounding familiar to Florence Welch with a cuter melodic tone and plenty of beautiful harmonies, Rose Elinor Dougall has another bright musical future ahead of her. Her debut single is released soon, 8th December if I remember correctly so be sure to check it out.

www.myspace.com/roseelinordougall

Also, some very exciting news for myself, Im close to putting on my own shows by some incredible bands that I've got to keep hush hush for the moment but news will come as soon as it's all confirmed. Also, Simian Mobile Disco are playing at Koko in February if anyone is interested in accompanying me? Their performance at Reading this year was perhaps the highlight of the festival for me so I'm desperate to witness them all over again. Let me know.

Feeling v tired and run down so gonna end it here for the moment, I'll be back soon and hopefully with a more constructive post!

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