This week I am housesitting for a friend in North London.

Last night I went to the Buffalo Bar in Highbury to see one of my very favourite bands Something Beginning with L.

I had heard their music online at their myspace but not seen them live yet. WHAT AN EXPERIENCE. They were incredible. Their stage presence, lack of pretention and their tightness as a band is a rare combination.

Jen, Jon and Lucy play guitars and have amazing electro beats and sound fx backing them which Jon mixes live. Jen and Lucy skillfully warp their guitars and vocals through their immense pedal boards. Their very girly close harmonies create gorgeous textures and compliment the immediateness of their lyrics. Without any of these seemingly contrasting elements the music would not be as beautiful as it is, or as hardcore.

Jen has always been one of my very favourite singers and her ability to switch vocally from a childlike innocence to full on screaming rock is astonishing. Lucy’s harmonies are so well held and their timing is so accurate that you can’t hear any gaps between the two voices. Don’t get me started on all their guitar playing and Jon’s production. Wow.

You can buy their single Overcoat on itunes (you should). If you get to see one band this year, see Something Beginning With L.

The support from Small Gang was also a real treat. They are an awesome and very sexy band. Truly great music. You can hear more here.