LIVERPOOL TO GETS A TASTE OF YOUNG RIVAL
The Liverpool music scene is to get a Young Rival this November, with the band set to play at the 02 Academy.
The Canadian Indie outfit will rock the academy on November 20th and is supported by Born Ruffians.
The highly rated band, who are well known for their unique style of rock and roll, are touring the country after working with 2009 Polaris Prize winning producer John Drew to create their self titled 2010 album.
Drummer Nick Fralick said on working with Drew: "Jon has a total hands-off approach to recording a band like us
"We recorded in a high-ceiling room with mics scattered throughout. The result is an album that's bigger sounding than anything we've done before, because it captures the intensity of our live playing, while still highlighting the more subtle aspects of our band's dynamic."
What gives Young Rival their snowballing reputation is how they hearken back to a time where musicianship was primary; where a band's ability to collaborate and play well together was more important than any other.
And yet Young Rival offers a sound that is both refreshing and current; delivering it with an uncompromising edge and swagger.
Happy Mondays drummer 'Gaz' Whelan was blown away by the band earlier this year. He said:"Thereís a band in Hamilton that completely knocked us back called Young Rival. Completely blew me away. Itís like the Beach Boys meet the Sex Pistols. It was brilliant. It could have been 1968 or 2010."
With shows and tours alongside The Sadies, Born Ruffians and Tokyo Police Club well as forthcoming remixes by Junior Boys, this young band occupies a unique - and important - position in today's indie landscape.
BY CHRIS SEVERS
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