Reviews

I went down to the Marr's Bar in Worcester for another sampler of the local scene and to check out one of last year's favourites.

Jimmy Nylon

Late replacements for Cobweb Dilemmas were the duo Jimmy Nylon - after last week's BBC Electric Proms Introducing tour, I'm opening up a bit to the occasional funky beat-box and hip-hop acts - especially if it's knocked out with a bit of GLC humour. Look, I'm not about to start wearing cut-offs and a beanie, but I did enjoy the way Jimmy Nylon mixed it about on stage.

The Irony

I've got to admit that the only band I knew from Evesham until tonight were the Stakk Attakkers that were Wrathchild, recently reformed as Psychowrath. Nothing of course like last week's live session band, The Irony, who are a decent soft indie pop outfit with an undertouch of prog for added effect - the Pixies shirt was the giveaway. One number - 'Stop - Look - Run' had a catchy early Velvets riff (no - not the ones from Malvern).

Silver Tequila

A great new backdrop for last year's Battle of the Bands winners Silver Tequila, who I think are Worcester's answer to Hereford's Tastyhead. It'd be great to see them on the same bill sometime. They've sharpened up a little bit with a more mature feel - but still keep numbers such as 'Pop Music Is My Enemy' and 'I Need You' as sure-fire pleasers. Catchy hummable stuff from a bunch of likeable lads.