by: Andrew (Friday
Riverside, Lets get Steve, Arsoncityscape, Angry Agency, Bordertown
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A lot of young, local talent showcased. For five bands, the show moved along quite smoothly. The show opened with Riverside, they are your typical pop-punk band with catchy songs and above average vocals. Followed by a band that didn’t put a whole lot of effort into the name… it’s a good thing that Lets Get Steve saved some of that effort for their rhythm section. The drummer had a ton of energy, very fun to watch. The next band, Arsoncityscape, looked like they just walked out of a private school/favourite mall clothing store. They are a talented tight band for sure, in time they will develop into a great clean, mainstream radio band. The 15-year old girls really dig these guys. Angry Agency’s army showed up next. These guys seem to have a very nice following. Their “empty” political anthems can use some work. Technically speaking, they are very talented bunch of guys. Their “anthem”, ‘North American Greed’, received a lot of positive fist-pumping and stage diving. Next on stage was a really fun four-piece punk band, Bordertown. It’s nice to see a band that clearly loves what they do and have a fun time doing it. The very large crowd sang along to all of their songs. I have to admit, the song ‘Sk8 Star’ was playing in my head on the walk home. I had a swell time. All five bands were definitely entertaining. The music scene in London is what keeps a lot of people here (including me).
Review: Andrew Turnbull
Photos: Andrew Schmidt