Los Campesinos! Sky Larkin, Birmingham Barfly 2/3/07
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Los Campesinos! and Sky Larkin
Birmingham Barfly
Friday 2nd March
5 out of 5
After walking through torrential rain to reach the Barfly, support band Sky Larkin are just what I need - summery, playful, and, quite simply, breathtaking. With their saccharine sweet, simple melodies creating the ultimate power-pop, comparable to nothing you have heard before. Combine this with a charismatic front woman capable of stealing Kate Jackson's coveted indie heroine crown, it becomes clear that Sky Larkin are set to cause a stir on the indie scene. From the fairground, carousel melodies of 'Keepsakes' to the Karen O infused vocals of 'Somersault notes,' tonight's set proves that the Leeds scene has more to offer than the Kaiser Chiefs.
Headliners Los Campesinos! are yet another product of the Myspace generation who have found themselves surrounded by hype, and this time it is to be believed. They provide a beautiful, playful simplicity whilst mingling together a myriad of different sounds - twisted guitars, xylophones and violins, think a mixture of the Go! Team and The Polyphonic Spree with a younger edge. The Magic Numbers-esque boy/girl harmonies set this off perfectly, proving that LC! aren't just your ordinary ten-a- penny alternative band.
'It's you, its me, we're dancing' is the show stopper here - a stomper of a track with catchy hooks, shouty lyrics and a hugely energetic performance. Each track is a sparkling gem, twee without being annoying. The only thing lacking here is a little more audience interaction, but this is what LC! are all about - no nonsense, honest punk pop. Perfect.