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| Benji Adams - Guitars/Vocals Nambucca, London 02/05/2016 |
As is the case for a
lot of bands world over, several other artists have been used to describe
Summer City but never has a “for fans of” tag line had the potential to be so long.
These guys have taken inspiration from a huge range of genres and seamlessly
fused them altogether to make something just a little bit different.
After just dropping their electrifying new EP Reprobates (April 22nd, 2016) it
was only right that Summer City took it out for a spin on a 6-date UK tour
winding up in London’s famous Nambucca, where they ran into us!
Reprobates is a
vigorously animated record which left a lot for Summer City to live up to on
stage but they brought all the spirit, energy and attitude that these tracks
demanded and more.
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| Kit Parker - Bass/Vocals Nambucca, London 02/05/2016 |
First single, I’m A
Wreck, was a definite highlight with one of the most engrossing
electro-riffs I have ever heard (warning: will make you want to rave
immediately) teamed with an unyielding drum section and a practically classic
rock guitar solo which comes out of absolutely nowhere.
But the pureness of Summer City’s punk-rock roots shine
brightly in Burn It Down, a more
stripped
back track with less electronic influence which really gives you a chance
to appreciate the natural value of Benji Adams vocals.
Don’t worry, Summer City have got the all important acoustic
track nailed as well. Sound of the Crowd is
a really moving track heaped with emotion and really quite intense to watch on
stage (even if we do phase into Hot Line Bling at some point, why not?!)
But title track from the EP, Reprobates completely stole the show. The perfect showcase of
electro-pop-punk-british-hard-rock (yep, it’s a thing, see above) but with
added sing-a-long lyrics. I call that perfection.
Reprobates is a
fantastic second EP, an actual breath of fresh air, and it’s incredible to see
that Summer City can more than pull off these tracks live. As they head off to
film a new music video you can’t help to see what they come up with! Keep your
eyes peeled!
And obviously there was no way that we were letting Summer City go all the way back to York without facing the Grab Bag so if you're wondering which member once pissed himself on stage...well then this one is for you!:
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| Benji Adams - Guitars/Vocals Nambucca, London 02/05/2016 |
