The Drums @ Camden Barfly 27-10-2009
The Drums finished last night their presentation mini-tour in British shores at Camden’s cosy rock venue rock venue, The Barfly. The band’s unique combination of contagious summer vibes from 50’s surf with slightly darker elements taken from such 80’s icons as The Cure or Factory Records’ roaster has earned them the attention of talent scouts and trend makers around the globe; everyone from Pitchfork to NME is currently tagging The Drums as the next big thing.
The New York based foursome offered a powerful display of energy and enthusiasm, having grown from previous adventures (Goat Explosion; Elkland; Horse Shoes; Cape Of No Hope) into something quite special. Part of a night organized by their UK’s record Label, Moshi Moshi, their brief showcase didn’t disappoint. It was mainly comprised by tracks of their debut EP “Summertime”, with the whistling “Let’s Go Surfing” and the closing song “I Feel Stupid” as highlights. Vocalist Jonathan Pierce’s assured live presence and the other member’s enthusiasm, helped on stage by two “drummettes” adding a note of colour to their performance, more than confirmed the audience’s high expectations.
