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It\u2019s the middle of the summer holidays. This is usually the time for fun and lots of partying. What better soundtrack to this than some quality pop punk to keep the momentum. All this can be found right here in the middle of Manchester in some small, freakishly warm, compact venue.<\/p>\n
The first of tonight\u2019s line up to keep all attendees interested is Leopards<\/strong> from Cheshire. Although they start off stiffly, this band eventually come into their own presenting thick alt rock guitars and atmosphere enhanced by the wonderful vocals of lead vocalist Jenna Clarke. Their use of innovative instrumentation and proggy pop formula a la Minus the Bear definitely underlines them as one\u2019s to watch.<\/p>\n Consisting of former members from This City, Telegraphs and Chaos Days, Eager Teeth<\/strong> from Brighton are a bit of a puzzle at first but by the end of their set, it all begins to make sense. Mixing catchy melodic choruses with a hint of rock n roll swagger provides very good entertainment. As a live band they behave as a tightly wound businessman that goes sadistically unhinged from a frustrating line of work. When the new album drops I for one urge you to buy it and do some endless jamming because I will.<\/p>\n Anticipation isn\u2019t the word when Mixtapes<\/strong> arrive on the stage. Both hardcore fans and curious music lovers alike watch a tight rocket powered energy burst forth in front of them. The same effect of the band on record applies here tonight as everyone\u2019s heads nod and their toes tap as if the songs have triggered a pop pulley which has hooked onto the crowds joints and started pulling them simultaneously. Finishing off their set with a cover of \u2018Teenage Dirtbag\u2019<\/em> by Wheatus with help from members from Eager Teeth and Set Your Goals helps to accomplish satisfied grin on the faces of all those attending.<\/p>\n