It's not often bands have the audacity and confidence to play a headline show on a Thursday in London without having any music online. Last week, at the legendary Old Blue Last, Famous did just that. Barring one track of robot-like spoken word on the band's SoundCloud page, the band don't really promote themselves much and it's clear they've built their dedicated following through the live circuit.
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| Photo credit: Phil Smithies |
The first thing to mention is how tight Famous actually were. The sometimes complicated bass grooves locked in perfectly with the drum sections and different loops, also triggered by the drummer. This strong foundation ensured Famous' own blend of new-wave, disco indie could be delivered with captivating eccentricity from front-man and blazer waring extraordinaire, Jack Merrett. The band opened with a spoken word introduction backed by electronic drum loops and synth patterns before exploding into their eclectic set of Joy Division, disco, and punk influenced indie-pop bangers.
Famous' themes and lyrics are rooted in the anxiety of the modern age and their instrumentals compliment Merrett's abrasive, yelping vocals. The vocal delivery of each track was performed with a clear and brilliant conviction and every single song was finished with rapturous applause from the packed out crowd.
It's fair to say that Famous stylistically looked like six strangers that wouldn't even talk at a bus stop but their on-stage presence and chemistry was infectious. We can't wait to hear recorded music from the band, but in the meantime, get out to a show, they're incredible and the songs really deliver.
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