First onstage at Café Drummond was local
singer-songwriter Steven Milne. A late addition to the bill, Steven played with
the skill and charisma that his fans have come to expect. Playing through a mix
of solo material and acoustic versions of his band The Little Kicks’ back
catalogue, Steven left the audience well-prepared for the night of music ahead.
Touring support Kyla La Grange was next to grace the
stage with her presence. Despite suffering from a heady cold, Kyla put on a
stunning performance that wowed the gathered crowd. Announcing that she felt
woozy from the copious amounts of Lemsip and whisky she had consumed before the
gig, Kyla launched into an exciting set, a highlight of which was excellent new
single Vampire Smile. Despite being
small in stature, Kyla’s voice is huge and her set certainly showcased its full
potential: at times epic and soaring, and at others quiet and subdued, her
heartfelt vocals are powerfully captivating. Choosing to end, unusually, on
quiet track Heavy Stone, Kyla left
the stage in an understated manner. The crowd’s applause was anything but.
Headliners Dog is Dead then took to the stage. Having
appeared as themselves in an episode of E4 drama Skins last year, Dog is Dead
are a band who are growing from strength to strength and their Aberdeen
performance was no exception. With an interesting blend of synths and sax
solos, the band peddles a unique brand of upbeat jazzy indie-pop like no other. Their latest single Two Devils was a clear
set highlight, with its sing-a-long “woo-ooh” chorus and driving energy. It’s
clear that Dog is Dead are going places: with fantastic songs and an energetic
performance, they are sure to have won a number of new fans in the North East
of Scotland.
ES
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