Stars of CCTV

after wandering round the path less travelled through most of thursday it seems almost appropriate to continue the theme with the first few shows of Friday too.

Opening up at Revolver with a joint label showcase being put on by our friends at Lazy Acre Records and the awesome Spoon Train Audio.

Beginning with a delicately poised set from former National Student coverstar Solvor Vermeer who woos a growing crowd with a gossamer topped set of piano led songs taken from her upcoming EP. Bathed in washes of swooping cello and insistent Glock, the set climaxes with a bluesy run through of an as yet unheard song that recalls "Goodnight Hollywood Boulevard" which for this scribe at least is a most immense thing indeed.



Hearing Manchester accents outside the venue during a much needed cigarette break, it comes to light that following band CCTV feature not only some British born talent in their ranks as well as a whole heap of madchester influences; throwing in liberal dashes of Roses chime into their upbeat brand of indie pop.

Topping the bill (and indeed battling through a powercut that blights the start of the set) are local heroes Monzano whos chipper brand of indie pop brings to mind the excellent Track a Tiger and even label mates My Little Pony in a set rooted in synth led melody and powerpop guitars.



Treat.