Oscar + Martin
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 Oscar + Martin, The Hi-Fi Bar, 6th January 2012 While both Oscar (Slorach-Thorn) and Martin (King) have been busy lads with side projects like Brother’s Hand Mirror and The Harpoons respectively, it’s with their self-titled duo that they continue to do their best work. Last year’s For You was a stunning breakout album, lo-fi and with a unique sound that was as enthralling as it was unusual. It was great to see them listed as support for touring UK act Metronomy, and there was no chance I was going to let slip the opportunity to see them again. With their gear usually perched precariously on milk crates, tonight there were actual music stands supporting the laptops and triggers. I figured they’d got paid – Martin told me otherwise – “No, we just borrowed them”. The two lads set about delivering their unique sound to the growing crowd at the Hi-Fi. Opening with the brilliant Recognise, one of the standout tracks from 2011, tracks from the album For You were brought to life with the addition of female vocalists, sisters Hazel and Martha Brown. Bec Rigby, bandmate of Martin’s from The Harpoons also joined for a number of tunes. The laid back riffs and catchy hook of Do The Right Thing signalled the end of a great set. A perfect lead in from a duo whose star is most definitely on the rise. You get the feeling that if both lads channel their energy into this project there could be some big things to look forward to in 2012 and beyond. |
