October’s LIMBO sees the return of DEAD BOY ROBOTICS (something of a club favourite since they made their debut for us back in 2008), previewing their brand new album. Support comes from ROY’S IRON DNA, who have an ingenious new multimedia album out and have been touring internationally for some time now, plus newcomers MIRACLE STRIP, a fun new Glasgow duo doing the new wave thing with verve.
CRITICAL PRAISE:
‘Dead Boy Robotics have the attack of Intergalactic-era Beastie Boys, without being so brattish about the beats. Both epic and economical, this is the soundtrack for heroics and esoterics. Scotland is bristling with new modern groups, and this trio have what it takes to make their mark and leave a lasting impression. Release of the week – 4/5 stars’ (Scotland on Sunday)
‘If Blade Runner was re-imagined by Videodrome-era David Cronenberg then this debut would provide a perfectly menacing soundtrack’ (www.stv.tv)
‘Like 65daysofstatic hacking at the innards of the original Dr. Who theme. 4/5 stars’ (The Skinny)
‘A dark beauty, indeed, with moments of big, dramatic yearning, and evidence that there is at least one band in Scotland other than Errors willing to lead the musical charge without resorting to guitars as weapons. Album of the week’ (Sunday Herald)
‘We can’t think of anything else currently playing in Scottish music that resembles Dead Boy Robotics – not everyone sticks slavishly to the guitar/bass/drums template but a synth and drum combo with vaguely spooky vocals feels particularly original to these ears…. original tunes for keyboards pounded hard and drums pounded even harder’
(thetidalwaveofindifference
Tickets: £4 (early bird), £6 (advance), £8 (door)
