Wednesday 26th November 2008
Chairlift + It Hugs Back + Rose Elinor Dougall + The Midnight Expresso
@ 229
229 Great Portland Street , London , W1W 5PN
7.45pm , £5
CHAIRLIFT
Chairlift formed in Boulder, Colorado in early 2006, Caroline Polachek (lead vocals), Aaron Pfenning (guitar) and Patrick Wimberly (drums) were brought together over a shared fascination with 1980's faux-gothic architecture, oak-cabinet aquariums, vacant dance floors, fake trees, crystal chandeliers and dark velveteen booths. Thus inspired, the three form C ... more »

ONSTAGE AT 10:15
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Photo: Bek Andersen
 
IT HUGS BACK
It Hugs Back met at school aged just 11. The three youngsters finally founded their band in 2005 and soon received radioplay for their self-recorded demos, as well as garnering high praise for a series of low-key appearances. Their delicate, folksy music has drawn comparisons to Wilco, The Lemonheads, Sebadoh and the softer works of Sonic Youth. They released ... more »

ONSTAGE AT 9:30
MP3s: Listen and Buy
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ROSE ELINOR DOUGALL
Rose Elinor Dougall announced, in April 2008, that she was quitting polka-dotted popsters The Pipettes. After four years as a founder member she decided that she “didn't have any more to offer to the group” and announced through Pitchfork.com that she was putting together a solo record. “Another Version Of Pop Song” released on limited edition 7” through Scarlett rec ... more »

ONSTAGE AT 8:45
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THE MIDNIGHT EXPRESSO
The Midnight Expresso is 24 year-old Chris Bell. Hailing from the paradise island of Jersey, Channel Islands, Chris first started dabbling in the dark art of cabaret-hip-hop after the break up of his former band, antifolk duo The Candyapples. Having been the keyboardist/vocalist in the band, he embarked on a mission to entertain and amuse the masses, armed with just a ... more »

ONSTAGE AT 8:15
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