Hey! Manchester’s tips for 2009
A month in and we’ve read dozens ‘big in 2009′ lists and despaired at seeing the same self-fulfilling names – Florence and the Machine, Frankmusic, Little Boots, White Lies etc – over and over. So here’s our alternative list of bands who won’t be playing the MEN Arena or headlining Glastonbury any time soon, but are still worthy of your attention in 2009:
The Tallest Man on Earth – Kristian Matsson has been making music since 2006 but only now seems to be taking it outside of his native Sweden. He’s playing at Primavera and End of the Road festivals, so hopefully a UK tour is also on the cards.
Frida Hyvönen – Another Swede – she sings ‘Lon-don’ in a very strange way. Bold and poppy but not in a cheesy, chart-worrying way.
The Wave Pictures – London-based trio drawing inspiration from Herman Dune, Hefner and – most obviously – the Go-Betweens. Great live, and set to headline in Manchester in the next couple of months.
Extra Life – Former Dirty Projector member Charlie Looker’s own band. Very heavy in parts, and ‘experiment/gothic/classical’ sums them up nicely.
Horse Feathers – This rootsy trio from Portland, Oregon feature the multi-talented Peter Broderick, and make good use of violin, banjo and cello. One for fans of Great Lake Swimmers. Oh, and they’re playing at Dulcimer in March.
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2009 • bands • extra life • frida hyvonen • horse feathers • new music • the tallest man on earth • the wave pictures
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