Throwback Gig Reviews Part 2 : Meadowlark

So about 6 months ago I wrote a series of gig review blogs that were never published. So here's a little throwback series featuring Meadowlark, Rae Morris, Slowdive, Coasts, Joe Dolman and Tom Speight.

Meadowlark - 01.10.17

What could be better than a songwriter? Two songwriters, of course. Kate McGill and Dan Broadley, now known as Meadowlark met in Plymouth after many successful years in the music industry; Kate as a popular YouTuber best known for her covers, and Dan, playing in a number of rock bands and producing music videos. 

Their music has often been described as bridging the gap between folk and electronica with the idea that less is more. 

'Eyes Wide' was a prominent feature on the BBC Introducing track list back in 2015 and Meadowlark have since had songs appear on Made In Chelsea but I'm getting ahead of myself. 

First, to the stage at the Wardrobe on Sunday 1st October was Hollie Haines.

Hollie Haines opened her set with the acapella song 'Charlie' which beautifully captured her pure, rich voice. Before grabbing her guitar and captivating the early arrivers with tunes of storytelling charm. 

Hollie turned up the attitude from her usual silky smooth and cutesy tone with 'Let Me Go' and I particularly enjoyed 'Forever Alone.'

Less is more seemed to be a recurring theme this evening as was melancholy songs as Sam Brooke and his fedora took to the stage.

'Always Will' is a brand new single which Sam only released a few days previously and it's hard not tap your foot along.

Particularly memorable was 'Fools of Saturn' which was written in memory of Cassini. 

Cassini was the satellite sent into space to orbit Saturn and send pictures back to earth. The story has a sad ending, however, as at the end of its mission the satellite was disposed of by launching it at the rings of the planet and instantly destroying it. 

'Fools Of Saturn' captures the spirit of the story with haunting honesty.

The lights dimmed as Meadowlark arrived, lit only by a ring of flashing, rose-tinted light bulbs. Not failing to add a warm glow and somewhat mysterious aura. 

Meadowlark's unique sound is part folk, part 'sick beats' and has an experimental feel that defy the parameters of music genres.

Satellites was another recurring theme of the evening as this was the first song recorded for the new album and one of my faves from their set.

'Postcards' the title track of the debut album was another highlight as it beautifully melded together Kate's soprano voice with the experimental electronic beats. 

Meadowlark is on tour in Germany later this month