Kassassin Street - The Royal Handkerchief Ballet
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| Kassassin Street - The Royal Handkerchief Ballet |
Release Date: 26th May 2014
As pretentious titles go, 'The
Royal Handkerchief Ballet' is pretty high up the ladder but there's probably
worse out there. Either way, this new single from Southsea quintet is a triumph
in moody, sinister indie-rock that makes you want to dance like a loon or at
least stare menacingly at that girl with the black nail varnish across the
room. The Mediterranean guitars and rhythms mixed with Middle-Eastern melodies
blend superbly to create a smoky, mysterious atmosphere that reminds me of the
first time I heard U2's 'Even Better Than The Real Thing' which may not sound
like a huge compliment to some but that was a definite turning point in my
musical education. Bottom line? This is infectious stuff with a serious groove
underlying the hypnotic melodies which, if there is any justice in the world,
should at least pop up in a cool film to provide the music for a car chase or
training montage.
More information: https://www.facebook.com/kassassinstreet
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rvmmh6T1Weo
Live Dates:
3rd May - The Wedgewood Rooms, Portsmouth
6th May - The Alexandra, Southampton
16th May - 93 Feet East, London
15th June - Isle Of Wight festival, Isle Of Wight
24th August - Victorious Festival, Portsmouth