James Clarke of @3atSea reviews @Meghannclancy, @DiscoMoves and @SoWhatRobot at the @NEMusicMonthly Fundraiser
Observations from 27/03/2014 At The Cluny Photos all ©Jowheretogo Words by James Clarke: Had to nip along to The Cluny when I heard there was a fundraising band extravaganza for relatively new muso mag NE:MM , ran by Russell Poad , whom I’ve always admired for promoting excellent live shows in t he past. Last night’s line-up was another fine example of quality Northeast talent. I rocked up around 9pm and caught the end of a set by a duo named “what we call progress” Their Chemical Brothers meets singer songwriter setup had me intrigued, it wasn’t just button pushing techno-nonsense, it was clever, melodic, unique and quite beautiful. These guys wouldn’t be out of place in some kind of post clubbing chillout backroom. I’d like to see more of them. Next up was mint Yorkshire lass Meghann Clancy . I’m massively biased as I’ve always loved her music plus accompanying cellist Katie Hall is also in my band 3 at Sea . I wa...