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To say that it’s been quite a year for the Klaxons would be a massive understatement. I can’t remember the last time I saw a band rise from formation to winning the Mercury Award and the NME’s best band of the year in the space of 24 months. Today’s gig marked the end of XFM’s 10th Birthday celebrations which has seen some of the hottest bands including Maximo Park, Babyshambles and CSS play small and intimate venues. It’s no surprise that XFM decided to end the celebrations with The Klaxtons at The Scala in Kings X which has become a favourite venue of indie bands wanting to do fanclub and private shows.

Watching the band live it’s obvious to see the impact they they have had on their peers and the live music scene. Having originally being banded as “Nu-Rave” along with bands such as CSS and Shit Disco The Klaxons have carved out an individual niche for themselves. Although their debut album has several fillers their two hit singles “Golden Sanks” and “It’s not over yet” are probably the most perfect pop songs of 2007. The gig was as riotous beer soaked climax to the longest birthday party in years!

Written by John Rahim