Rival Schools

Rival Schools, Rival Schools, Rival Schools!! Ok, so I know I’m here to see … um, Rival Schools. But the question is, who else is? Well, I don’t care that the sweaty hoards of Nck*lbck hoody wearers aren’t, and I’m in the minority. Just as long as they stay out of my line of view. I’m not letting anything come between… I’ll stop right there. I could say it was the best half hour I’ve had all month … so I will! Pure Beauty. Starting off with ‘High Acetate’ it gets better... And better. ‘Undercovers On’, ‘Travel By Telephone’ (swoon), ‘Good Things’ and yes, ‘Used For Glue’ does get those N*ck*l-lovers going. They even throw in non-album ‘Take One For The Team’. Score!

My eyes don’t stray for the whole set, more or less fixated on Walter Schreifels and the only other member I can see, (I’m short) Cache. We all know ‘United By Fate’ is pretty much flawless, but boy do the **'Schools lads know how to groove live. I never thought I’d use that word, go on; berate me, but when you’ve got an excellent band with all these 'labels' being flung at them, it’s reassuring to know that put them on a stage and they’re just a fucking awesome rock band. There’s no other way to describe it; they’re groovy. I think it’s safe to say I’m a ‘Hooligan For Life’ (yep they played that one too folks). And you shall be too. Oh yes, you shall.

Photo courtesy of Emma Porter.