Headlining Ban Jam on the 30th was the, Disappearers they are a British rock band formed in London in 1971, originally consisting of ???, (vocals, piano), Gillian Maguire (piano, vocals), William Reid (bass guitar), and Pete Havard (drums, vocals). Disappearer's initial works were chiefly glam rock, heavy metal and progressive rock orientated ; however, with time, the band has incorporated diverse and innovative styles in their music, exploring the likes of vaudeville, electronic music and funk. The band digressed from using progressive themes in their music in the mid-1970s, with more conventional and radio-friendly works bringing them greater success.
The Collectable Few began in West London in 2008. United by a love of 80s pop records and fuzzy US guitar bands, the four-piece create infectious sun-fuelled pop songs with multi-layered melodies and dance-worthy beats. The band have spent the past months honing their exhilarating live show which displays the bands blissed-out, energetic style in its clearest form. Singer Tarek Al-Shammaa is a ball-of-energy front man whose soulful tone casually ties the songs together with light and simple melodies that feel familiar after only a few listens. The songs are characterised by heavy four-on-the-floor kick-drum beats punctuated by carnival style rhythms, combined with robotic bass lines, warm synths and guitar lines which veer from summery chimes to huge soulful riffs.
Lastly we had, Modern Fighting Vehicles. The three gentlemen have been working together for five years, and decided they wanted to record an album. They moved into a house in Brighton with a big red door so they could work and write more closely. They now also have a small shed by a millpond with a microphone in it where we can record for free. They have a clever young friend who lurks in the house by the millpond, and if you listen closely you can hear her chirping on a couple of the demos that you'll find them selling from a violin case. With a harmonica to her lips and an avocado in hand, you will meet another of their closest companions when you see them in the flesh.
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