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The Whyte Seeds are a Swedish garage rock band, big in their native Sweden so it was a treat to see them in such a small venue. They have been compared to the Strokes but this is unfair - they have a much stronger 50's rock n roll influence in their music than the 70s rock which the Strokes strive so hard to emulate.
The singer belts out all the tracks from their last album with enthusiasm and the sharply-dressed boys and girls in the audience nod along with cool detachment. Tracks "Shallow Life", "So Alone"and new single "Lost My Love" get the best reception. At least half the audience are Swedish and the end of their set has people shouting for more - in Swedish. Overall, a lot of fun and a good turnout for a Tuesday night.
Support came from Vincent Vincent & the Villains, a shamlessly rockabilly group who could be Bill Haley and the Comets on crack. The two lead singers work well together; both have great voices and a commanding stage presence. Backed up by strong rhythm and bass, the band gripped the audience for the duration of their short set and complemented The Whyte Seeds well. They might be too quirky to get mainstream success but they certainly stand out from the crowd. Look out for their new single out at the moment.
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