secret fireworks

So, Belfast just got an Urban Outfitters store. Woohoo, I hear you say. It's class to have a look at clothes that I can never afford, but I can always dream, can't I? Anyway, to celebrate their opening the store had a free gig in association with local bar The Stiff Kitten, featuring acts such as The Panama Kings, The Cutaways and Two Door Cinema Club.



The first act up are The Cutaways. According to their MySpace they have "infectious harmonies, driving choruses and upbeat songs that are made for dancing". Sadly, they aren't on display here. The infectious harmonies seemed a little off key and the crowd seemed to be too cool to dance. Indeed, when the local band attempted to interact with the crowd, they faced a brick wall of apathy. The only saving grace of their performance was the superb drumming displayed by Ryan, playing with precision and style.

The second act up are Two Door Cinema Club. It's the second time in a week they've rocked a Belfast venue, and they certainly did in Urban Outfitters. They even manage to get the crowd dancing and clapping along- Cutaways take note! The three-piece combine dancefloor drum beats with soaring melodies and wonderful vocals, creating a dish full of awesomness that reminds me of a poppier The Postal Service. The set does drag along a little bit in the middle, but gems like "Undercover Martyn" make Two Door a band to watch out for. (Speaking of which, the video they created with BBC Across The Line is attached to this post).



Overall, a fairly decent gig. Cutaways were certainly a little bit disappointing, but Two Door Cinema Club made it worth the visit. To be fair, though, you can't really can't argue with the admission price.

Labels: the cutaways, the panama kings, two door cinema club