King Purple

Monarchs | Century City | Baby Lung

Sat 21 September

ROADMENDER

BABY LUNG opened the night with a sublime performance, drenching the Roadmender with their velvet tones, enveloping the audience in an intricately layered atmosphere. They performed indie anthems She and Casualty, both rich with a psychedelic depth, cut with the jazz elements of the added saxophone. The band also performed Shoetown Blues, of a more rhythm and blues style. New to the scene at the beginning of the year, the local band are coming to end of it having already played the mainroom of Northampton’s iconic music venue and it’s not over yet. We are sure to see them headline it very soon, BABY LUNG are one to watch.

MONARCHS were next serving up their powerful indie rock sound accompanied with colossal bass lines. Having seen MONARCHS many a time before I got straight to the front for this one. Weighing in as a three piece band they are certainly not found wanting, with a full bodied sound and mighty stage presence. They performed old favourites Eye Lies, Darker Shade of Black and Darker Shade of Black.

Penultimate band CENTURY CITY warmed up the anticipating crowd before KING PURPLE with an indie pop vibe. Headliners KING PURPLE certainly did not disappoint. The band have recently made the leap to being a quartet with second guitarist Jacob, new to the band adding an extra avenue of creative opportunity to fill. They superseded expectations blasting through the montorus PA that was made for their kaleidoscopic velveteen sound. New single Warning Signs is a demonstration of the bands melodious harmonies, showcasing a variety of different shapes and textures.