NO*TOKYO [acoustic set]

(c) Steve Campbell

“Displaying that distinct Manc swagger which oozes confidence, frontman Daz Whittaker sets about owning the small stage through his infectious personality and sheer enthusiasm that provide a focal point for the epic wall of noise behind him. This confidence is all the more justified through the sheer scale of the sound which is a heady mix of swirling psychedelia reminiscent of The Verve and beat-driven sing alongs in the vein of The Music at their most intense. It is this combination that makes them such a powerful act on the live stage and one which effortlessly gets the crowd swaggering along to the likes of ‘More Than You’ll Ever Know’ with staggering passion and warmth. For 40-odd minutes they roll out one anthemic singalong after another which are tailor-made for the big stage and for this city with their local influences shining through and making them sound even brighter. It is a shame that the type of passionate music they produce is being ignored within the so-called trend-setting culture and as such they are still slogging away looking for that elusive break which will take their ambition even further.” – from Manchester Music

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