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I saw Biffy Clyro for the first time this year performing third on the bill supporting James in April this year. It would seem that since then the band have gone strength to strength and have massively broadened their fan base especially to a much younger audience. Their last album “Puzzles” was critically acclaimed by most of the rock press who also picked up on their great live performances. The album is full of interesting, intelligent rock songs with melodic acoustic numbers. Biffy Clyro follow a strong tradition of fine Glaswegian bands, well crafted songs with great hooks and melodies. Think of a rockier Del Amitri mixed in with a singalongability of the Foo Fighters.

Simon Neil the lead singer and guitarist is probably the hairiest man in rock, very odd in an interesting kind of way. They are supporting Linkin Park in January next year whilst Linkin Park are utter crap Biffy Clyro would be well worth checking out. 8/10

Written by John Rahim

Considering BRMC have rumoured to be on the brink of splitting up all year they managed to muster up an electric performance to a packed Roundhouse. The last time I saw the band was at the iTunes Festival in July and were over an hour and a half late.

Apparently their drummer, the only English one in the band, was lost in London. The performance at Somerset House a month later was even more chaotic. Having expected this gig to follow the same shambolic route I was pleasantly surprised how punctual and tight they were. BRMC have recorded some classic records however have never received the criticism or sales that they deserve. I thought ultimately that this would have been their demise however tonight’s performance showed that they are one of the best live bands on the indie rock scene.

Written by John Rahim