Late Of The Pier
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About the Gig
Following up cracking live performances from Televised Crimewave and Micachu, Late of the Pier took to the stage and quite simply, delivered. We have been tracking the progress of LOTP for well over a year now and took the opportunity to put them on at the legendary 100 Club.
They have been picking up plaudits from across the industry for their Erol Alkan produced 'Fantasy Black Channel’. Making them the natural successors to The Klaxons and the new rave scene. But poster boy image, or not, this is in danger of seriously undermining the depth of talent and ingenuity that goes into their song craft. It can be a 'cut and paste' experience as it crashes through Glam, Electro, Pop and Prog, but it is pieced together very cleverly.
On stage, they blitzed their way through crowd favourites like Focker, The Bears are Coming and Bathroom Gurgle – justifying the rave reviews they received on the summer festival circuit. As outstanding as this year has been for LOTP – we think there is a lot to come. Their latent talent is reminiscent of an early Radiohead circa 1991 – which means we will watch LOTP's progress with a lot of interest.
Biography
Late Of The Pier emerged from the East Midlands with their now sought after, early releases on Moshi Moshi records. Barely a year later they are undoubtedly the poster boys of new music, with debut album "Fantasy Black Channel" grabbing them front covers in the music press, hordes of fans, airplay, a signing to major label and critical acclaim.
The scene quaking "Fantasy Black Channel", produced by Erol Alkan, draws on a far greater range of influences than most of their contemporaries. Combining elements of electro, glam rock, metal and new romantic pop, to make a record, which as a result, has redefined the clumsily named New Rave genre.
Arguably superseding predecessors such as The Klaxons, Samuel Dust and co push the boundaries, whilst producing music, which is surprisingly catchy and accessible.
Reviews
“Fantasy Black Channel is the most thrilling British debut of the year for its spirit of invention, its surfeit of ideas and its ear for a good tune. The Castle Donington four-piece may be young pups but they reference prog, heavy metal, Roxy Music, Blur, Aphex Twin and Gary Numan – often all in the same song.”
www.guardian.co.uk
“...the genuinely awaited debut album from the Nottinghamshire four-piece, Late Of The Pier. In time, it may be cited as a perfect early 21st Century example of a band and producer working together in complete harmony, as DJ Erol Alkan's contribution is central to its success.”
Daryl Easlea www.bbc.co.uk
