East India Youth headlines East London's Sebright Arms
Stolen Recordings‘ new signing East India Youth played an engaging and intelligent set at East London’s Sebright Arms last night.
Before William Doyle even arrived on stage for his set in the low-ceilinged basement venue, the room was filled with an anthemic string introduction, building as he came on stage, donning his heavily effected bass.
Ranging from extended electro intros, with hypnotic sonic crescendos, at times it was easy to forget that the sound was being produced by one person. In addition to the introspective electronica, there were also plenty of pop-influenced refrains.
Less stoic than the average solo electronic act, Doyle delivered a passionate and engaging performance, complete with Muppet-style head banging and a bit of Cocker style swagger. Wandering vocals were, at times reminiscent of an early James Blake and long electronic interludes definitely appealed to the Jon Hopkins fans in the crowd.
The debut album from East India Youth is due to be released early 2014.
Setlist
Glitter Recession
Looking For Someone
Dripping Down
Total Strife Forever 1-4
Heaven, How Long
Song For A Granular Piano
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